Archive of all profile articles – Page 21
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Isabel Hardisty, graduate engineer, Pladis
There’s nothing as exciting as seeing a product you’ve worked on in supermarkets across the country, says Isabel
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Dalehead Foods spec technologist Steph Holton
A teacher who used to work in the food industry opened Steph’s eyes to the career opportunities in food & drink. Now she’s dreaming of running her own food business one day
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Erin Connolly, NPD technician, Mackle Snacks
Many people think it’s quick and easy to get a product from concept to shelf. Not so, says Erin Connolly who works in the NPD department of Mackle Snacks - the process is much more involved than most realise
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Greenvale technical graduate Annabelle May
Since entering the world of fresh produce, Annabelle has been pleasantly surprised by how varied the industry is. She even got to spend five months on sunny Jersey as part of a placement with The Jersey Royal Company
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Alexis Poole, nutrition manager, Spoon Guru
Alexis shares why she’s passionate about the foodtech industry - and why she believes it offers fantastic opportunities for young people looking to make a positive impact on people’s lives
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Marisol Saona, Tesco
Ambient brand manager Marisol reveals how she tackled some tough questions in her interview for the Tesco marketing graduate scheme - and why she’d love to launch an own-label Aji Amarillo one day
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ProfilesFive of the most talented young people working in dairy right now
At a time of a shocking skills and labour crisis for the whole food sector, the dairy industry has managed to nurture the best talent. We’ve profiled five up and coming young people working in dairy right now.
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Freya Harrison, Belazu
Freya loves sharing her passion for food in her role at Belazu - and she dreams of combining it with her love of cycling one day
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Jack Rogers, Mondelez
As a chocolate technician at Bournville, Jack has a pretty sweet job. He explains how an apprenticeship got him where he is today - and why it’s frustrating so many people think working in food means serving burgers and chips
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Sarah MacLellan, The Cotswolds Distillery
A woman working in whisky production? Unthinkable! When Sarah MacLellan tried to get a job on her home island of Islay, she found herself stonewalled. But she wasn’t going to allow anyone to put her off her dream career
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Samuel Higginson, M&S
Samuel thought he wanted to be a pathologist. Then three days at a food science summer school changed everything and set him on a path towards a career at M&S
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Max Head-Lee, SourcedBox
When YouTube sensations Marcus Butler and Niomi Smart approached Max to start a new food business, the opportunity was too good miss. He shares what life is like working for a food startup - and why social media is the key to reaching young consumers
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Charley Nightingale, Tesco
Charley was right at the frontline when the fipronil scandal hit. She talks about how she managed the situation, why she loves working in food - and how she got her dream job despite missing out on a place on the Tesco graduate scheme
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Josh Strauss, OAL
Josh supports food manufacturers with software that helps them avoid incorrect dates, packaging or promotional labels Name: Josh Strauss Age: 23 Job title: Graduate Software Development Engineer Company: OAL (Olympus Automation Ltd), Peterborough Education: BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University What ...
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Emma Nicholson, Nestlé
Emma shares how she got onto the Nestlé graduate programme, what working in quality assurance is like - and why she loves eating for a living
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Elle Ponsonby, Rude Health
Elle Ponsonby of Rude Health explains why she chose a career in food, how she got her job - and what advice she’d give young people
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Profiles10 food & drink entrepreneurs share their best careers advice
Over the years, The Grocer has interviewed many of the UK’s top food & drink entrepreneurs. Here are 10 pieces of advice from those who made it. Click or tap on each name to read the full interview.
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ProfilesSpotlight: Innovative Bites
After introducing US favourites like Twinkies, Cheetos and Lucky Charms, the acquisitive Innovative Bites is diversifying
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ProfilesSteve Murrells sets out his vision for Co-op renewal post-Pennycook
With Richard Pennycook departing, Steve Murrells sets out his vision for the renewal phase of a more aggressive society
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ProfilesDairy Crest: CEO Mark Allen and team on life after liquid milk
CEO Mark Allen and his team are relishing prospects at Dairy Crest now the dust has settled on the milk sale to Müller