All articles by Michael Barker – Page 119
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ArticleUnilever makes 'carbon positive' pledge
Global food giant makes pledge ahead of crucial UN climate change talks in Paris
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ArticleSibley joins George Thompson as non-exec
Well-known former Master of the Fruiterers joins vegetable supplier at a time of expansion
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ArticleBoxall leaves LEAF after 16 years
Well-known director made redundant after his role was integrated into existing head office positions
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ArticleEustice calls for supply chain adjustment
Defra minister argues that small farmers are having to take on a disproportionate level of risk
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VideoVideo: Greenvale hosts environmental day
Greenvale has hosted an open day for other food production companies to learn about its green initiatives
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ArticleSpecial report: A new IT crowd
The fresh produce industry constantly needs new IT to help it stay ahead of the game. FPJ picks out four new developments from the world of technology
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AnalysisRenewables: No longer fit for purpose?
The government’s decision to slash funding for Feed-in Tariffs has left the renewable energy sector reeling. Michael Barker asks whether the sustainability industry is still sustainable
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ArticleDouble success for BerryWorld at Q Awards
Soft-fruit specialist wins in two categories thanks to M&S and Tesco berry offers
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ArticleWRAP report outlines future of UK food
Major report argues that new technology and data will be vital in changing the way food is produced
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Morrisons suffers Q3 sales decline
Analysts say supermarket is moving in the right direction despite falling sales in the latest quarter
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ArticleGregory among high-profile Acoura hires
Outgoing Red Tractor chairman David Gregory joins Lisa Ackerley and Ton Christiaanse at food compliance firm
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Article£4m food examination facility opens at Felixstowe
Site includes expansion of examination facilities and new offices for Port Health staff
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ArticleSweet potatoes taste success
With NPD to the fore and new source countries coming on stream, the future looks rosy for sweet potatoes
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ArticleMuch ado about potatoes
Tesco has realigned its potato supply chain and offered long-term deals to suppliers
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ArticleNew recipes aim to shake up unexcited potato consumers
As research reveals lukewarm perception of spuds among Brits, AHDB campaign aims to show their versatility
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ArticleThanet Earth and Cornerways ink marketing deal
Kent and Norfolk glasshouses come together in new deal that sees Thanet marketing 25 per cent of UK tomato crop
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CommentMansfield case will raise standards
Michael Barker believes the Channel 4 exposé on Mansfields does not represent the tip of the iceberg for labour abuse, but it is a warning that more attention needs to be paid to worker care
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ArticleGuardtop tickled pink by SALSA accreditation
Kent-based grower reckons successful audit will provide a boost for public awareness of Tickleberries aronia juice
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ArticleHIP set for new strategic direction
Mary Bosley and Mark Tatchell to leave Horticulture Innovation Partnership after three years running the organisation
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ArticleGLA set to be beefed up and renamed
Gangmasters body to be handed 'police-style' powers in shake-up aimed at tackling serious worker exploitation