All articles by Michael Barker – Page 124
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ArticleBranston ramps up Tesco promotion
Supplier visits supermarket's head office as part of initiative to push Cornish potatoes
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ArticleTotal dedication
Total Produce is one of the largest fresh produce businesses in Europe. FPJ speaks to Denis Punter, executive chairman of Total Produce UK.
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ArticleChefs turn to locally sourced produce
Delegates at FPJ Food Trends event told that locally sourced fresh produce is a popular trend among chefs
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ArticleNew website for Fresh Direct
Supplier revamps its online presence to give customers and consumers the full picture about what it offers
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ArticleSweet future for Opal fruit
Empire World Trade predicts a comeback for yellow apples as UK-grown Opal comes on stream
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Re:fresh Awards open for entries
New categories and an interactive voting process form part of innovative new Re:fresh Awards 2013
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ArticleHealth and safety gong for Total Foodservice
Company honoured for its health and safety commitments at International Safety Awards
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ArticleRoot revival
Carrots and parsnips might be on for a late start, but the cold weather has brought a boost in sales, writes Michael Barker
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ArticleWarm front moves over veg
Rain and cooler weather over recent weeks hasn’t won Mother Nature too many friends, but in the veg category at least it hasn’t been all bad news
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ArticleNew faces join British Growers Association board
BGA strengthens board with three new appointments and names a new chairman
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ArticleAndy Peters appointed at SRUC
Professor takes on newly created role aimed at growing research, education and consulting
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ArticleFPJ digital edition now available
Subscribers can now access Fresh Produce Journal content via a range of new digital platforms
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ArticleFrank Corrigan announces retirement
64-year-old retires after almost 50 years in the industry in Britain and Ireland
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ArticleMiddle Eastern promise
Despite the many challenges facing producers in the region, Middle Eastern fruit and vegetable companies are upbeat about the future of supply.
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ArticleMansfield surges ahead
Leading grower Mansfields is defying the recession to invest big and keep the company at the forefront of supply
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ArticleM&S loses Interflora court case
Upmarket retailer loses a dispute over the use of the Interflora trademark online
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ArticleCampaigners call for Fairtrade smallholder support
Supporters deliver petition to Downing Street calling for more G8 backing for smallholder farmers
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ArticleA cherry triumph
Growers are flocking to plant cherry trees at present, and with considerable season extension work taking place, the category is in good shape.
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ArticleNFU joins fight against 'grossly unfair' CAP reform proposals
Farmers' union claims proposals to allow member states to transfer funds between pillars will distort competition