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Michael Barker is editor of the Fresh Produce Journal and a contributor to other Market Intelligence titles including Americafruit, Asiafruit, Eurofruit and Fresh Convenience. 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.
- Justin Creasy joins It's Fresh!>
Justin Creasy joins It's Fresh!
by Michael Barker 16 July 2018
Former Barfoots, Orchard House and Wealmoor man joins shelf-life extension tech…
- Frozen veg recalled in listeria scare>
Frozen veg recalled in listeria scare
by Michael Barker 6 July 2018
Greenyard Frozen UK recalls over 40 lines following contamination fears…
- Bakkavor growth on track>
Bakkavor growth on track
by Michael Barker 23 May 2018
Prepared produce specialist says 1.5 per cent sales rise in the year so far is…
- NFT opens Tilbury produce chambers>
NFT opens Tilbury produce chambers
by Michael Barker 4 May 2018 Fruit
Two temperature-controlled chambers inside 230,000 sq ft facility will handle a…
- Florette back on TV with £3m spend>
Florette back on TV with £3m spend
by Michael Barker 1 May 2018 Leafy & Salad Vegetables
Brand set to continue Always Made with Sunshine concept, backing up a range of…
- 'Chlorate club' targets input reduction>
'Chlorate club' targets input reduction
by Michael Barker 9 April 2018 Leafy & Salad Vegetables
Campden BRI is recruiting members from across the sector to take part in a new…
- Unilever opts for Netherlands HQ>
Unilever opts for Netherlands HQ
by Michael Barker 15 March 2018
Company says move is about creating a simplified structure, but commentators…
- Euro bodies call for Brexit trade deal>
Euro bodies call for Brexit trade deal
by Michael Barker 13 March 2018
Presidents of Copa and Cogeca write to Michel Barnier imploring minimum…
- Rwanda prepares to produce more>
Rwanda prepares to produce more
by Michael Barker 9 March 2018 Fruit, Exotics, Avocados, Vegetables, Peppers & Squashes and Peas & Beans
Fruit Logistica 2018: Sandrine Urujeni says the country is producing more fresh…
- Shareholders approve Tesco-Booker deal>
Shareholders approve Tesco-Booker deal
by Michael Barker 28 February 2018
Over 80 per cent of shareholders from both sides back plans for tie-up between…
