All articles by Michael Barker – Page 84
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ArticleTesco doubles Wicked Kitchen range
Supermarket says demand for plant-based foods, which are typically rich in vegetables, is biggest food trend of 2018
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ArticleNational pride
The 85th National Fruit Show takes place this month, promising a particularly hotly contested apple contest and plenty for the visitor to see
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ArticleCosta ad banned over avocado snipe
Radio advert encouraged consumers to ditch avocados in favour of bacon rolls and egg muffins
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ArticleNew Greenvale MD to speak at FPJ Live
Andy Clarkson promoted from customer operations director during busy period for British potato supplier
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ArticleLee Abbey named new NFU chief hort adviser
Abbey replaces Hayley Campbell-Gibbons, who is taking up the position of AHDB Horticulture chair next month
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ArticleHealthy vending machine trialled
Shropshire project hopes to encourage consumers to snack on dried fruit and nuts rather than chocolate and crisps
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ArticleBorras and Broadfoot honoured in Germany
Long-time Anecoop and Fruitnet directors handed special prizes at Fruchthandel magazine's Green Mercury awards
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ArticleHuge potential for German online sales
Speakers at the German Fruit & Vegetable Congress outline opportunity for fledgling online fresh produce market
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ArticleOrganic obstacles
There’s much to cheer in organics, with solid sales and Organic September kicking off, but Brexit is likely to mean significant challenges for the sector. Michael Barker reports
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VideoCMA CGM presents specialised service
Asia Fruit Logistica: Eric Legros previews Climactive, which offers tailored transport conditions for specific produce items
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ArticleNPD focus for Waitrose after group profit falls
Profits at John Lewis Partnership fell a dramatic 99 per cent, but new product innovation is at heart of revamped food offer
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ArticleIGD aims to improve workplace nutrition
Grocery research charity launches new guide aimed at offering advice to employers over healthier eating at work
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ArticlePlastic-free first for Iceland bananas
Supermarket launches 100 per cent recyclable paper band for its pre-packed bananas
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VideoStepac aims to keep quality contained
Asia Fruit Logistica: new packaging could preserve quality not only in transit but also in retail stores and after purchase
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VideoNew trends in product development
Asia Fruit Logistica: Hanano Sasaki of Tokita Seeds talks about the group's commitment to producing new and better products
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VideoNew sources in eastern Europe and central Asia
Asia Fruit Logistica: the FAO's Andriy Yarmak considers new opportunities in Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Moldova and Serbia
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VideoChinese consumers 'excited’ about fresh produce
Asia Fruit Logistica: Jerry Clode of Resonance says opportunities for brands are plentiful, but careful planning is needed
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VideoHorticultural robotics now ‘better than humans’
Asia Fruit Logistica: Professor Salah Sukkarieh says digitisation and automation will change the fresh produce landscape
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ArticleBusiness raid reveals modern slavery
Authorities discover five potential victims working in the horticultural industry at an address in Cambridgeshire
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VideoEuropean kiwifruit project builds Asian demand
Asia Fruit Logistica: Anta Tsaira of Premium European Kiwi talks about the progress made by Greece's EU-backed project