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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Grocery price inflation falls for 15th straight month
Price inflation is finally returning to more normal levels, according to Kantar
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Tesco harnesses TikTok trend with Salad Creations Bay
Supermarket brings range of salad ingredients and toppers into one fixture
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Fruit and veg retailer disqualified over Covid loan misconduct
Emra Kayam had received a Bounce Back loan but misused the money
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New Asda brand identify features in summer campaign
Retailer launches playful campaign and debuts new look for the brand
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Branston’s £10k donation builds Ugandan potato skills
British supplier is working to help improve food security in southern African nation
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Jazz Apple returns with new summer sampling campaign
Initiative is the brand’s first sampling tour since the pandemic
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Berry body welcomes worker pledge but calls for longer visas
British Berry Growers has given its reaction to Defra’s labour announcement
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Waitrose’s UK suppliers to farm regeneratively by 2035
Retailer announces a raft of initiatives to help fresh food suppliers reach environmental goals
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Government announces five-year seasonal worker scheme
Long-term commitment was major industry ask and comes alongside investment in automation
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Syngenta advises growers over tuber initiation stress
Crop protection firm issues advice on best use of the Quantis biostimulant
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Farmer confidence ‘at an all-time low’, NFU survey shows
All farming sectors are expected to decrease production in the next year
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Innovative thinking brings King’s Award for S&A Produce
TLC model of knowledge exchange helps berry supplier win prestigious award
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Abel & Cole hits 2m produce donation milestone
Box-scheme specialist has tie ups with a number of food charities
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New leadership team for Marden Fruit Show Society
National Fruit Show will also become a one-day event this year
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Berries among Asda’s new £70m price-cutting round
Strawberries and raspberries are both selected for discounting
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British Asparagus Conference set for June
Cobrey Farms will be the host for the industry event
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Free herbs from Sainsbury’s in Seasonings Shuttle initiative
Move comes after research shows lower-income shoppers losing the joy in food
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Lidl plans major UK store expansion
Discounter hopes to reach thousands of additional households across the country
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McCain develops French fry range for air fryers
New lines have been officially endorsed by Ninja
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Mudwalls develops e-commerce platform
New platform is targeted at independent retail and foodservice customers