All articles by Michael Barker – Page 117
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ArticleTruss outlines Defra strategy
Four key pillars named as central to government's approach to supporting the British farming industry
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ArticleRaymond calls for government backing
NFU president says British farmers need backing if they are to reverse Britain's growing food insecurity
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ArticleWaitrose agrees landmark Fairtrade Foundation deal
Retailer and Fairtrade body sign up to share best practice and certify the work of the Waitrose Foundation
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ArticleFPJ Anniversary: Tell us your stories
FPJ is calling on readers to get in touch with their pictures and photos as part of its 120th anniversary celebrations
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ArticleFrozen produce shows promise
Frozen food has been one of the big winners from the cash squeeze of the last seven years. Michael Barker asks how it intends to continue the upward trajectory
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ArticleMech tech powers into the future
Robotics technology is coming on in leaps and bounds. Michael Barker finds out what is on the horizon for the fresh produce industry
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Food Enterprise Zones to be created
Government announces plan to help boost food producers and farmers, as well as make it easier for firms to expand
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ArticleTweddle vaults into potato campaign
Renowned British gymnast joins Potato Council initiative to get more kids cooking with potatoes
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ArticleTesco unifies buying teams as Comerford nets lead role
Kris Comerford will head up newly unified fresh produce department, reporting to Matt Simister
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ArticleSeedless papaya wins Innovation gong
Israeli company collects the coveted Fruit Logistica Innovation Award for its new exotic fruit
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ArticleClough and Marris reshuffled by Tesco
Supermarket moves senior figures out of fresh produce department as part of management restructure
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ArticleLane takes ag role at Fresh Talent Recruitment
Agricultural and machinery expert James Lane swells the numbers at recruitment specialist
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ArticleFresh Produce Innovation Centre bid rejected
Plans for a fresh produce-specific centre turned down by Innovate UK, but industry invited to take part in wider agricultural bid
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ArticleTotal Produce tops inaugural FPJ Big 50
First-ever ranking of leading UK fresh produce suppliers sees Total Produce edge out Fresca and Poupart for top spot
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ArticleSavse on the charge after revamp
New smoothie brand redesigns bottles and labelling, as well as adding calorie info to the front of packs
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ArticleIPL lines up Fenmarc and QV potato deals
Asda buying arm enters negotiations to buy up two potato production sites in move to strengthen its direct sourcing
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ArticleGreenery UK seeks new MD
Kevin Doran moves back stateside and takes up COO position at Houweling's Tomatoes
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ArticleCGMA unveils details of new market units
Traders receive details of how their new units could look and how the site will deal with issues such as dust during the move
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ArticleFresh Direct agrees tie up with Bain Capital
Foodservice specialist signs joint venture with Brakes owner Bain Capital that sees three firms join the Fresh Direct umbrella
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ArticleGregory steps down as EMR boss
Professor announces he is to leave East Malling next April to pursue other academic interests