All articles by Michael Barker – Page 105
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Mansfield's appoints new CEO
FPJ understands that financial director Philip Hermon has been appointed as CEO at the fruit firm
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Interview: Laurence Olins at FPJ Live
Laurence Olins, chairman of Poupart and the British Summer Fruits campaign, spoke to Michael Barker at FPJ Live to discuss the industry and building consumption. Here’s what he had to say
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Exotic tastes drive up sales
The exotics category is in strong value and volume growth, but the ever more competitive nature of supply is making life complicated for importers
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Exotic tastes drive up sales
The exotics category is in strong value and volume growth, but the ever more competitive nature of supply is making life complicated for importers
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Waitrose launches premium range as own-label battle hots up
The supermarket has unveiled Waitrose 1, which it described as “one simple yet distinctive brand for its premium food"
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Marketing dips toe into virtual reality
Virtual reality might still be fledgling technology, but marketers could do worse than getting on board from the start
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Great British Asparagus Feast hits target
Novel dinner event surpasses £7,000 of crowdfunding in bid to celebrate the best of the seasonal British crop
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Pires takes PA role at Freshtime
Former Calor Gas and BBC Transmissions PA makes switch to support senior team in the salad sector
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Lemon demand 'outstrips supply'
For years a largely overlooked staple of the fruit category, lemons are suddenly experiencing a sales surge as consumers look to add new flavours
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Jon Barfoot leaves Barfoots
Barfoot departs family firm to take a career break and pursue other interests
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Top banana! Mack and DGM back fruity card game
Two companies throw their support behind educational take on popular Top Trump cards
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Stowaways 'cost A Gomez £350k'
Kent supplier calls on the government to take action following succession of issues related to migrants found in lorries
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Vitacress teaches kids about herbs
Sussex grower welcomes schoolchildren to Runcton as part of its work with Tesco's Eat Happy Initiative
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NFU: 'Worrying' figures show need for workers' scheme
NFU calls for new scheme for worldwide student workers after survey reveals extent of growers' concern
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Capper elected NFU horticulture chair
Top-fruit grower takes over from Guy Poskitt, who steps down to vice chair in role reversal at farmers' union
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Road upgrades central to £100bn plan
Britain's logistics network will be one of the biggest beneficiaries from new National Infrastructure Delivery Plan
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'Massive' reinvestment needed in UK horticulture
New Food Research Collaboration report calls on Defra to do more to reverse declining fruit and veg production
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Co-op delivery row nears conclusion
Trade union recommends members accept proposals from supermarket to resolve row over logistics outsourcing
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Gareth Gates launches coconut venture
Former Pop Idol runner-up says his love of coconut and healthy lifestyle inspired the creation of new tea brand
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Government ups fruit and veg consumption advice
Public Health England updates 5 A DAY logo and Eatwell Guide to encourage Brits to eat more fruit and veg