All articles by Michael Barker – Page 104
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Sadler steps down as Avalon chair
Andy Sadler departs his role and is expected to seek new opportunities outside of the top-fruit industry
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Labour fears are top priority – NFU
Video and report: Farmers' union calls on government to introduce a new student workers' scheme in wake of Brexit
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Grapes set for vintage year
Suppliers are in good spirits as conditions are combining for a strong summer, while value and volume sales are both showing a positive picture
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Booker to depart CHA
Familiar face leaves Commercial Horticultural Association to pursue a new role in agricultural and horticultural PR
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Opinion: Chris Mack talks Brexit
Fresca chairman on how the referendum result has complicated the lives of suppliers
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Fruit industry fears post-Brexit labour crisis
Berry and top-fruit industry bodies call on labour sourcing to be a central plank in government's Brexit strategy
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Mushroom picker 'attacked by drunk bear'
Weird World of Produce: Asian black bear reportedly assaulted picker after becoming intoxicated by tropical mahua tree
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Raymond meets Truss to discuss Brexit fallout
NFU president makes call for new agricultural policy, as well as seeking assurances over farm payments and regulation
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Truss: Defra considering package for farmers
Secretary of state says Defra officials will be working with new Brexit unit to ensure the future health of the horticulture industry
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Adding colour to carrots
Variety is the name of the game in the carrot category these days, as growers find new ways of presenting the classic vegetable
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Subway supplier Phil Johnson passes away
Obituary: Philip Johnson, owner and MD of PJ Produce, died suddenly last month, aged 58
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Snell elected IBA president
British grower takes over for minimum two-year term at the International Blackcurrant Association
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Solid sales for Greenyard Foods
Univeg parent overcomes loss of a €300m German supply contract in a year that included integration of two companies
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Asda damaged by discounters, ex-Walmart man claims
Video and report: Consultant Bruce Peterson gives his view of the challenges facing Asda at London Produce Show
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Analysis
Analysis: The Apprenticeship Levy
A new compulsory levy is promising to create three million apprentices by 2020. Michael Barker examines the proposals
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Video: Poupart Produce set for the future
With a new customer base and big ambitions for growth, Poupart Produce has exciting plans as a standalone business
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Campaign targets lunchtimes as berry production soars
Lunchtime Walkabout campaign urges workers to take a break from the office, go for a walk and eat some healthier food
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Provenance Partners acquires Planet Produce
Planet Produce has written to customers and suppliers to inform them of the deal, stressing the move is a positive development that will lead to growth
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Video: Michael Barker talks to Poupart Produce
Michael Barker meets Poupart Produce to hear how the business has positioned itself for a rosy future
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Seed breeders adapt for consumer desires
These days seed breeders are having to take consumer desires every bit as much to heart as the needs of growers