All articles by Michael Barker – Page 87
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Reynolds buys Solstice
Catering giant picks up high-end supplier in pre-pack administration sale, promising to retain its identity and keep staff
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Adjudicator remit will not be extended
Government decides against formally expanding the GCA, but does announce several new measures to support suppliers
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Fresh produce centre stage in new restaurant
Chef Bryn Williams, who has cooked for the Queen, to open fruit and vegetable-centric restaurant at Somerset House
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More fruit and veg on McDonald's menus
Fast-food chain makes major global commitment to improving nutritional content of its Happy Meals
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Fruit and flower sales boom at Waitrose
Supermarket reports soaring sales of stonefruit, berries and flowers in the run up to Valentine's Day
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Barking up the right tree
US trials indicate dogs could be a key weapon in preventing the spread of major plant diseases such as citrus greening
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New pallet shroud promises boost for shippers
Coveris has developed technology that has the potential to increase shelf-life of fresh produce shipped long distances
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UK organic sales hit record high
Six per cent rise in sales takes the organic market back to pre-recession levels, with fresh produce performing well
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British Cameo output set to double
Growers plan to invest in new orchards, with the well-storing variety set to complete 12-month English apple availability
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The crucial Linc
At a time when there are serious concerns over the next generation of scientists and technical experts coming through, the National Centre for Food Manufacturing is stepping up to the plate
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Total Produce acquires Burbank
Bradford-based wholesaler becomes latest addition to rapidly expanding Total Produce portfolio
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BerryWorld completes Beekers tie-up
UK-headquartered soft-fruit company announces tie up between Beekers and BerryWorld Europe, plus a new division in France
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New study boosts prune health credentials
Research at King's College London suggests lower portions of prunes are capable of equally powerful bowel benefits
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FPJ Live and reader-voted awards return
The UK Fruit & Vegetable Congress and Awards set to return in early October with an exciting new, integrated format
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Judges unveiled for FoodTalk Awards
Radio show-inspired event seeks to reward innovation in food, drink, technology or packaging
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Son replaces mother as Herbs Unlimited MD
Philip Dodd takes over from mother and founder Alison Dodd at the helm of Yorkshire herb and salad business
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Protecting potatoes
The controversial issues of rejections and payment deductions are holding back trust in the British potato sector, but an NFU Potato Forum report hopes to spark a new era of collaboration
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Cornish gangmaster stripped of licence
Neringa Butkeviciute, who supplied workers to the vegetable sector, failed eight GLAA licensing standards
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Reducing volatility in an imbalanced sector
Despite an oversupply of potatoes, increasing use of contracts is helping bring much-needed stability for growers and suppliers
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Plant science under the microscope
With scientific advancement moving forward at a breathless pace, Michael Barker picks out five innovations offering a brighter future for crop production