All articles by Michael Barker – Page 86
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Unilever opts for Netherlands HQ
Company says move is about creating a simplified structure, but commentators suggest Brexit could be part of motive
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PM backs 'historic opportunity' for farming
Responding to a question in the Commons, Theresa May praised farmers and stressed opportunity of new farming policy
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Avocados for cheap rail fares
Virgin Trains offers novel avocado-based alternative to young people who missed out on the new 26-30 Railcard
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Raspberries and mash make new ONS basket
Office for National Statistics tweaks basket to include two new fruit and veg, with peaches and nectarines dropping out
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Euro bodies call for Brexit trade deal
Presidents of Copa and Cogeca write to Michel Barnier imploring minimum disruption to trade after Brexit
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Agrial's ambition
Doug Robertson, managing director of Agrial Fresh Produce, explains how the Florette owner’s new structure puts it on the path to significant growth
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Jonathan Tremayne to leave IPL
Managing director for produce at Asda's buying arm hands in notice after five years at the helm
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Challenging year for Waitrose
Retailer reports sales growth thanks to price investment, but profitability took a substantial hit
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Adjudicator launches Co-op investigation
Retailer acknowledges it has "fallen short" and says it is making changes to avoid a repeat of suspected code breaches
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Ali Capper takes top job at EAP
English Apples & Pears names Capper, who is also chair of the NFU Horticulture Board, as its new executive chair
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Élysée, the champ
Michael Barker meets a private chef whose extraordinary life story and signature afro-fusion dishes make him stand out from the crowd
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Shareholders approve Tesco-Booker deal
Over 80 per cent of shareholders from both sides back plans for tie-up between supermarket and wholesaler
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Five-year deal for Aldi flower supplier
Discounter hands new contract to JZ Flowers, which has already supplied the supermarket for nearly 25 years
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EFSA confirms neonics bee risk
Updated findings conclude that three neonicotinoids are harmful to wild bees, as well as honeybees
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Sales and investments increase at Bakkavor
Prepared food supplier reports healthy sales growth, but pre-tax profits take a hit due to public listing and refinancing costs
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Tesco lays down waste challenge
At Fruitnet World of Fresh Ideas in Berlin, Tesco’s fresh produce category director Darren Clough discussed sustainability and waste in the supply chain
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Analysis
Have spiralisers had their day?
New figures from Argos show sales of spiralisers have nosedived, but potatoes are set to benefit from appetite for 'real' carbs
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Snackamolé launches in UK
Healthy avocado snack, which includes chips for dipping, wins listings in Co-op, Budgens, Londis and Nisa
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Video
Panama diversifies with mangoes and papayas
Fruit Logistica 2018: Minister Eduardo Palacios explains how the Central American country is growing its produce exports
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Tesco makes packaging pledge
Category director Darren Clough tells Fruitnet World of Fresh Ideas of ambitious plans around waste and sustainability