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
ArticleSainsbury’s launches £3m Nourish the Nation project
Initiative aims to combat growing crisis of food insecurity, now and in the future
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City Harvest partners with London Lions
Tieup with basketball teams brings 12,000 free meals for kids
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Tesco revamps Reduced to Clear section
’Reduced in price - just as nice’ hopes to tempt people to buy salads and other groceries close to their expiry date
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Reynolds spurs on electric delivery plans
New trial sees all-electric deliveries to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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NFU welcomes Autumn Statement
Commitment to fast broadband for rural areas wins support from farmers’ union
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Asda buys 132 Co-op sites
Acquisition, subject to CMA approval, steps up Asda’s entry into convenience retail
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Kids menus ‘lack veg’ at UK attractions
Soil Association report raises issue of healthy eating, with several attractions pledging to change
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Spar puts the spotlight on own label
New UK initiative aims to boost visibility and sales of Spar-branded products
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£1m research project aims to find peat alternatives
Vitacress Herbs is partnering with the RHS and others in new five-year project
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Tesco pledges £1m support for food banks and charities
Cost-of-living crisis is leading to huge rise in demand for charitable food donations
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Maidstone schools offered Clock House tours
Berry grower opens its doors to local schoolchildren to showcase the workings of a modern sustainable farm
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Sainsbury’s leads the way on healthy food initiatives
Food Foundation report praises Sainsbury’s and Tesco, while Morrisons and Asda are told to do more
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Fresca continues to invest after solid year
Group reports robust sales and profitability and steps up investment and upgrade work
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Most farm managers ‘worried about UK food security’
Survey suggests current challenges threaten the UK’s food supply capability
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Fresh produce sales drop as consumer pressure bites
Shoppers are buying fewer groceries as the cost-of-living crisis grows
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Calcutt named CEO at City Harvest
Experienced industry figure takes over at a time of rising need for food banks
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Morrisons launches ‘pocket money’ pumpkins
Retailer’s Halloween range starts from just 59p to tempt kids
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Morrisons pitches Kissabel as spooky Halloween treat
Red-fleshed apples are on sale as a limited-edition listing this month
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Nutrient delivery and insect management at NIAB webinar
Free online event aims to boost technical knowledge in the soft-fruit sector
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Sainsbury’s to top up Healthy Start vouchers
The £2 top-ups have been proven to boost sales and consumption of fruit and veg
