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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WHSmith goes nuts for ‘world-first’ flavoured Brazil nuts
Truly Nuts has developed a harvesting process in the Amazon powered by nut shells
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Morrisons named official partner of Love British Food
Three-year deal sees supermarket prominently promoting British Food Fortnight
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Free veg for kids in Tesco’s Ella’s Kitchen tieup
Initiative aims to boost early-years veg consumption and sensory food play
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Potato event throws the spotlight on industry future
Potatoes in Practice takes place on 8 August and is looking at how the industry can progress
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Ribena uses AI to boost biodiversity on blackcurrant farms
Technology is being used to analyse the presence of threatened bird species
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Gilfresh to supply 21 local veg lines to Asda in Northern Ireland
Supplier expands on its 16-year relationship with Asda, focusing on sustainable local production
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Celebrities call for doubling of British-grown fruit and veg
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Anna Jones and Chris van Tulleken add their voice to Soil Association-led campaign
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Amazon threatened with investigation over treatment of suppliers
More than half of online giant’s grocery suppliers surveyed by GCA believe it is not complying with code of practice
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Puffin completes major solar panel installation
Upgrade brings Welsh producer closer to its net-zero target
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Fresh Direct reports 10 per cent rise in prepared produce sales
Against a backdrop of staff shortages in foodservice, chefs are seeking more pre-prepared fruit and veg
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University of Reading buys farmland in future food strategy
University spends £16m to expand its farming research capacity as it focuses on Agrifood Futures Strategy
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Farm debt rises but confidence in financial health holds up
Survey by Investec Wealth & Management (UK) explores how farmers are coping with high running costs
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The healthy snacking opportunity
As South African raisin production increases, leading local supplier PepsiCo is eyeing huge sales potential in the global healthy snacking segment
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Call for trial farmers for next stage of precision slug control project
‘Slug sleuths’ will be paid to take part in on-farm monitoring and trials
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Record online growth for Asda in year of financial progress
Supermarket reaches highest-ever online share as overall sales rise 7 per cent
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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