Michael Barrett is the Global Sales Director of White Lion Foods, bringing more than 30 years of international experience in the global food industry. Throughout his career, he has held senior commercial leadership roles across both commodity and FMCG food businesses, working across multiple sectors of the international food supply chain.
Michael previously held senior commercial roles with Kerry Foods and Samworth Brothers Group before spending 10 years with Premier Foods and 8 years with ASR/Tate & Lyle Sugars, where he served as Commercial Director. He later spent four years with the Renuka Group in Sri Lanka, expanding the company’s international coconut business before joining White Lion Foods in 2022.
In his current role, Michael leads the commercial development of White Lion’s Brazil nut and garlic businesses, overseeing all commercial activities across the company’s production facilities in Peru and Brazil, while driving its global market presence through subsidiaries in the UK, Singapore, South Korea, the Netherlands, the United States and the UAE.
With extensive experience in international food markets and supply chains, Michael brings valuable insight into the dynamics and future outlook of the global Brazil nut market.
