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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.
- New business head for Bayer UK>
New business head for Bayer UK
by Michael Barker 13 May 2020
Marion McPherson replaces Michael Muncey, who is retiring after 32 years with…
- Tesco backs TR4 action plan>
Tesco backs TR4 action plan
by Michael Barker 7 May 2020 Bananas
Supermarket signs GlobalGAP initiative aimed at encouraging good biosecurity…
- Lamex acquires frozen specialist Horns>
Lamex acquires frozen specialist Horns
by Michael Barker 28 April 2020
German frozen fruit and vegetable supplier is snapped up by private British…
- Seeds of a bright organic future>
Seeds of a bright organic future
by Michael Barker 14 April 2020
Interview: The EU's Liveseed project is a major initiative aimed at…
- Tesco warns of financial impact of Covid-19>
Tesco warns of financial impact of Covid-19
by Michael Barker 8 April 2020
Supermarket could swallow almost £1bn in costs related to the crisis, but…
- Bakkavor suffers Covid-19 downturn>
Bakkavor suffers Covid-19 downturn
by Michael Barker 2 April 2020 Leafy & Salad Vegetables
Orders decline across all markets for fresh prepared specialist as directors…
- New sustainability chief for Fresh Del Monte>
New sustainability chief for Fresh Del Monte
by Michael Barker 7 February 2020
Global fresh produce giant names Hans Sauter as its first-ever chief…
- Arctic apple firm acquired by private investor>
Arctic apple firm acquired by private investor
by Michael Barker 6 February 2020 Apples & Pears
Canadian business Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc brought into the portfolio of…
- Hortifrut takes stake in BFruit>
Hortifrut takes stake in BFruit
by Michael Barker 6 February 2020 Berries
Chilean producer buys non-controlling interest in Portuguese berry grower with…
- Fruit snack market set for strong growth>
Fruit snack market set for strong growth
by Michael Barker 5 February 2020
Report by Fact.MR indicates consumer health trends will drive fruit snack…
