All articles by Michael Barker – Page 4
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Butter category devalued by ‘promotional junkies’
Deep price promotions are damaging the long-term profitability of the butter and spreads category, retailers have admitted.
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A man for all seasons
Turkey is for life, not jsut for Christmas. Jeff Halliwell talks to Michael Barker about his plans for Bernard Matthews
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NewsTotal Produce buys Utopia fruit group
Total Produce has acquired Utopia UK after the exotic fruit specialist fell into administration earlier this month.
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NewsTesco in row over ‘misleading’ carrier bag study
A university has been accused of using misleading figures to endorse Tesco’s carrier bag policy.
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Focus On Bacon & Sausages: Sales of pigmeat fly
Bacon and sausages have defied the recession and production cost pressure thanks to their ease of preparation and affortability. But premium lines are also doing well, finds Michael Barker
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2012: will the eggs be ready?
The British eat their way through 11 billion eggs a year but now UK producers have just over two years to scrap battery farms. Are farmers and manufacturers ready for tighter rules, higher prices and fundamental changes to the UK egg industry? Michael Barker reports
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NewsPostlethwaite capture for Cathedral City
Dairy Crest has hired another iconic British star to front one of its major brands by signing up Oscar-nominated actor Pete Postlethwaite to promote Cathedral City.
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Eat in Colour retreats to web-only presence
Organisers of the Eat In Colour healthy eating campaign have insisted the initiative has been a success despite pulling the plug due to a lack of funds.
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Cracking first TV ad for Wensleydale
The Wensleydale Creamery is launching its first ever television advert to reinforce its authentic credentials in consumers' minds.
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Bring on that Guernsey factor
Regional player Brymor Ice Cream has boosted its production capacity as it gears up to win over the multiples' buyers with its unique Guernsey flavour. Michael Barker reports
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Retail Prices: Promotions and lower feed costs bring down meat prices
Many of hte most popular cuts of meat are cheaper this year, giving consumers a bargain if they shop the category carefully. Michael Barker reports
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Asda’s banana war costs rivals millions
Asda is facing the wrath of of rivals and suppliers alike after slashing the price of bananas to their lowest point for 14 years and sparking a "pointless" price war.
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Findus invests in NPD in bid to overtake Birds Eye
Findus UK has set itself the ambitious target of becoming the nation's number one frozen food brand within five years a feat that would require a thirteenfold increase in sales.
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NewsAlpro opens door to Europe for Dean Foods - but how far?
US dairy giant Dean Foods beat Nestle and Unilever to buy Alpro. But could soya milk ever become mainstream in the UK, asks Michael Barker
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First gangmaster prosecution in cockling trade
The Gangmasters’ Licensing Authority has achieved its first prosecution of a gangmaster in the shellfish industry.
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On the Crest of a wave
The Kiwis don't like him much, but closer to home Mark Allen is something of a dairy hero. Michael Barker reports
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NewsTesco milk to highlight eco credentials
Tesco has begun putting carbon footprint labels on its range of milk products.
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NewsAre glasshouses and GM the future for our food security?
The need to reduce our reliance on imports is rising up the political agenda. Michael Barker asks what can be done to increase primary production
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Retail Prices: Fruitful growing conditions bring down produce prices
Summer has brought good news for lovers of fresh produce - retail prices are on their way down. Michael Barker and Richard Ford report
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Spuds surplus sends prices - and grower margins - tumbling
An oversupply of British potatoes is putting serious strain on growers' margins - but giving consumers the chance to buy new season spuds at good prices.Excellent growing conditions at the start of the British season have produced 20% larger...