All articles by Michael Barker – Page 112
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ArticleMansfields TV fallout may see new accommodation standard
Mansfields has made changes to its accommodation on the back of an infamous C4 programme, and feels the findings of its work could also prove valuable for the wider industry
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ArticleFairtrade 2016 puts focus on breakfast
This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight campaign aims to highlight the sad irony that many of the world’s hungry are in fact farmers
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ArticleSpecial report: The Waste Land
Momentum is gathering fast as the world wakes up to the need to reduce food waste. Michael Barker rounds up the latest developments
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ArticleReynolds hires ops manager after TV vote
700 staff at catering giant vote on appointment of Jill McDonald during BBC show Who's the Boss?
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ArticleHuge opportunity in population growth
Professor David Hughes tells NFU Conference that suppliers have many reasons for optimism
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ArticleTruss backs Britain in the EU
Defra secretary of state claims it is in farming's best interests to remain in the European Union
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ArticleGrowers 'will be unprofitable in three years'
NFU president Meurig Raymond claims fruit and vegetable producers are facing 'devastation' as a result of NLW rises
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ArticleGarton takes up new role at Iceland
Former Morrisons man takes up the position of fresh food trading director at frozen food specialist
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ArticleSuppliers urged to partner with tech start ups
City Food Lecture: The future of food consumption is centred around a partnership between food and technology
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ArticlePrice appointment 'good news for suppliers'
Fairtrade Foundation welcomes the news that former Waitrose MD Mark Price will take up ministerial appointments
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ArticleSpecial report: Tech in focus
Michael Barker walked the packaging and machinery halls at Fruit Logistica to hunt down the latest innovations in fresh produce technology
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ArticleNew offices for Henderson Brown
Recruiter takes up new space in Minerva Business Park in Peterborough
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AnalysisSpecial report: What's in store?
With ever more erratic growing conditions and supermarkets demanding the highest specifications, getting storage right can be the difference between success and failure
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ArticleBlue Monday? More like Manic Monday
Comment: Michael Barker on the impact of three major resignations in a hectic start to the fresh produce week
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ArticleBerryWorld unveils new brand and corporate identity
New consumer-facing brand backs BerryWorld's plan to expand into new markets and be identified as a standalone business
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ArticleApple titan Barlow announces retirement
Adrian Barlow to step down as chief executive of English Apples & Pears, but takes on chairman role
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ArticleThanet Earth helps jobseekers gain skills for work
First participants graduate from new Sector Based Work Academy, in partnership with Hadlow College
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ArticleNorthcroft joins Rijk Zwaan UK
Former Barfoots and Berry Gardens manager takes new role within the Rijk Zwaan commercial department
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ArticleNew Year's Honours for food industry figures
Several well-known faces from the UK food and farming sectors have been honoured by the Queen
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ArticleGLA targets UK daffodil trade
Gangmasters body says warm weather means its programme of checks will kick in earlier this season