Archive of all profile articles – Page 20
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My food & drink job: Rose Finney, wholesale account manager, Hippeas
Working for a startup means you’re thrust into the unknown - but that’s what makes it so exciting, says Rose
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My food & drink job: Grace Niblock, buying admin assistant, Farmdrop
Grace talks about why she loves working for an organisation that helps connect consumers with producers
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My food & drink job: Craig Chambers, tour guide & general helper, Rock Rose Gin
Craig’s interest in the drinks industry was sparked by the craft beer boom, which led to a discovery (and love of) craft spirits
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Watch: live interview with Mark Price
Price talks Brexit, the House of Lords and his best business move at Waitrose
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My food & drink job: Anna Frost, operations manager, Doisy & Dam
As operations manager of a fast-growing startup, Anna is required to keep lots of plates spinning at the same time.
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My food & drink job: Hugh Duffie, co-founder, Sandows
Developing products that drive positive change is part of what makes a career in food & drink so rewarding, says Hugh
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My food & drink job: Stevie Grieves, digital coordinator, Lovely Fodder
Stevie talks about why she chose a career in food & drink - and why working for a startup is so exciting
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My food & drink job: Samantha Lai, FareShare
One of the best things about working for FareShare is knowing you are making a real difference to people’s lives, says Samantha
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My food & drink job: Zack Nathan, founder, Ape Snacks
A stint at university in America was the spark that got Zack thinking about healthy, natural snacks. Now he runs his own snacks business and thrives on working in an industry that can make an impact on the lives of millions of people
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My food & drink job: Leyla Page, Langmead Herbs
Unless they come from an agricultural background or have industry experience, people often have little concept of the sheer variety of roles there are within food, says Leyla, who is on an MDS management training course and currently doing a placement with Langmead Herbs
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My food & drink job: Sam Smitheringale, process engineer, Quorn Foods
Chemical engineering grad Sam talks about why he loves working for a fast-growing company like Quorn - and the crucial role of process engineering in food & drink production
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My food & drink job: James Barwick, renewable energy tech manager, Wyke Farms
In his role at Wyke Farms, James is right at the heart of driving sustainable change and ensuring the dairy supplier meets its 100% Green agenda
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Tributes pour in for legendary foodservice CEO Richard Cousins
Leeds-born Cousins began his career at Cadbury Schweppes in 1981 in operational research, joining Compass as CEO in May 2006
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My food & drink job: Lucy Cottrell, brand manager, Crabbie's
The drinks industry is highly competitive. Crabbie’s Lucy Cottrell explains how to get your foot in the door - and why having a strong contacts book and an appetite for networking are so important
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My food & drink job: Zoe Simons, innovation development chef, Waitrose
The former Masterchef the Professionals candidate has decided to pursue a career in grocery
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My food & drink job: Bob Giles, business dev manager, Lindum
Working in food manufacturing is far more varied and interesting than many people realise, says Bob, who dreams of running his own specialist food company one day
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My food & drink job: Carla Mendoza, technical lead, Mars
Working in food means having the opportunity to influence how products are made that touch millions of lives, says Carla, who works as a technical lead at Mars
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'I never thought of myself as someone who could be a CEO. Meeting Mike changed that'
Edinburgh student Audrey Barnes didn’t think she was the kind of person who’d ever be a CEO. But a day with Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe as part of the CEO for a day scheme completely changed her perspective.
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My food & drink job: Tom Williams, procurement assistant, Burtons Biscuits Co
Want to work in food & drink? Start by taking an interest in the commodity markets, says Tom who works in procurement at Burtons Biscuits Company
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My food & drink job: Meg Forrest, technologist, Farne Salmon
A hands-on approach and a passion for food are key ingredients for a successful food career, says Meg