All articles by Michael Barker – Page 92
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ArticleSales 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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ArticleTesco 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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AnalysisHave 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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ArticleSnackamolé launches in UK
Healthy avocado snack, which includes chips for dipping, wins listings in Co-op, Budgens, Londis and Nisa
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VideoPanama 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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ArticleTesco makes packaging pledge
Category director Darren Clough tells Fruitnet World of Fresh Ideas of ambitious plans around waste and sustainability
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ArticleReynolds 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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ArticleAdjudicator 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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ArticleFresh 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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ArticleMore 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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ArticleFruit 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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ArticleBarking 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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ArticleNew 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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ArticleUK 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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ArticleBritish 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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ArticleThe 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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ArticleTotal Produce acquires Burbank
Bradford-based wholesaler becomes latest addition to rapidly expanding Total Produce portfolio
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ArticleBerryWorld 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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ArticleNew 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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ArticleFPJ 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