Michael Barker
Michael Barker is a contributing editor to the Fresh Produce Journal and other Fruitnet titles. He was editor of FPJ from 2010 to 2019, and continues to write and comment regularly on the food and agriculture sectors.
A journalist, editor and writer with broad experience across a wide range of media in the UK and abroad, Michael is also author of sci-fi comedy The Improbable Tale of How I Saved the Universe.
He previously worked as fresh foods editor on esteemed UK retail weekly The Grocer, having previously worked as editor of Commercial Grower and news editor of The Grower.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +44 20 7501 0316
- Fax:
- +44 20 7501 0306
- Email:
- michael@fpj.co.uk
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Avos grown in Surrey and cricket salads as Co-op predicts future of food
Convenience retailer asks experts for their views on what we will be eating in 2054
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Haulage deal helps NI potato firm reduce Scope 3 emissions
Wilson’s Country makes move as part of its long-term net-zero goal
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‘Double British fruit and veg production to avert crisis’, charities say
Three major environmental organisations have outlined why the horticulture sector needs more support
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Morrisons posts solid growth and accelerates c-store drive
Supermarket says availability and loyalty scheme are helping boost sales
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Sodexo outlines three years of social impact work
Catering giant has committed to a wide range of initiatives to create meaningful impact
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Pea and bean field day on the pulse with UK research
Event in Stubton on 2 July will feature a range of trials and demonstrations
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FSA investigation links E. coli sandwich outbreak to lettuce
Some 256 cases have been confirmed as authorities work with suppliers to prevent a reoccurrence
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NFU calls for political support to ‘Save Our Spuds’
Union says potato sector is under huge pressure from a perfect storm of challenges
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California Prunes pitched as natural alternative ingredient to processed sugar
California Prune Board hopes manufacturers and bakers will switch to the dried fruit
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Scotty Brand launches eight-strong lineup of chilled potato classics
New branded range is selling in Morrisons stores in Scotland
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Consumer finances improve but grocery sales slow
Sales rise by just one per cent in the latest month, according to new figures from Kantar
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Morrisons’ 125th anniversary TV ad puts the focus on fresh
40-second ad charts the history of the retailer and its modern focus on quality fresh food
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Fresh food helps Tesco to solid Q1 growth
Supermarket reports volume growth underpinning its performance
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Surplus veg at heart of new M&S food poverty initiative
Meals will be sent directly from a supplier as part of the Coronation Food Project
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Stewarts and Asda limber up for Wimbledon strawberry season
Supermarket expects to sell 5.3m of the Perth supplier’s fruit in the coming weeks
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RootWave and Garford in eWeeding partnership
Arrangement is set to offer a boost to veg growers looking for new weed-control technologies
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TDR Capital to become majority owner of Asda
Zuber Issa has sold his shares, while brother Mohsin remains a co-owner
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New regenerative farming conference set for South-West England
Event has been set up following months of rainfall misery for farmers
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Navigating the ‘toughest mango season in decades’
Lewey Hook, technical director at SH Pratt Tropical, discusses how the company is coping with the current challenges in mango supply
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HarvestEye secures Scottish distribution deal
Crop insights tool will now be distributed by Agricar north of the border