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
- News
Burgess brothers sell family business in MBO
Vegetable supplier has been run by the Burgess family since 1898
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Fyffes launches major new marketing push in Morrisons
‘Eat ‘em, Like ‘em, Love ‘em’ campaign aims to boost banana and pineapple sales
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UK-led research could boost crops in food-insecure regions
Underutilised crops pigeon pea and Bambara groundnut are the focus of the projects
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Morrisons launches one-hour delivery service
Morrisons Now allows customers to order up to 30 items
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London restaurant features robot-powered salad bar
Technology aims to bring fast, fresh food to diners and free up staff time
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Aldi ‘reduction zones’ to offer discounted fresh produce
Move aims to reduce food waste in store while offering shoppers extra discounts
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EAT-Lancet report puts fresh produce at heart of future diets
Influential publication underlines the importance of plant-rich diets for the good of people and planet
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IGD unveils framework for healthier and more sustainable food system
Grocery charity outlines seven ‘levers’ that companies can pull to boost healthy eating
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Tesco reports strong first half despite competitive pressure
Supermarket leader toasts UK market share gains
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Abel & Cole highlights fresh on day of new HFSS rules
Industry welcomes opportunity to put fresh produce in the spotlight
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WAO research hones in on strategy to grow UK avocado sales
Industry body also outlines plans to grow the category in Europe and Asia
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Low-carbon British broccoli hits shelves at Tesco
Launch is a new development from supermarket’s concept farms
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Lidl Foodies drive aims to offer kids a ‘vegucation’
Retailer is backing initiative with £500,000 of investment
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Chambers joins Marionnet Label programme
Move is set to boost the premium raspberry market in the UK
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New Kissabel marketing campaign set for UK season launch
Worldwide Fruit is leading promotion of the up-and-coming apple brand
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Red Tractor boss Jim Moseley announces retirement
Chief executive will stay in post for the rest of the 2025/26 financial year
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BugBiome moves to Norwich Research Park to accelerate progress
Startup plans to run field trials and conduct further research
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British Carrot Day celebrates benefits of the orange veg
Event aims to showcase the crop to consumers