All Training and development articles – Page 2
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Meat Business Women study to track gender equality across meat industry
The research will track the number of women working in the meat industry globally, following a 2020 report that found women made up only 36% of the workforce
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Holland & Barrett trains store staff as gut health advisors
The health and wellness retailer will also offer customers free one-to-one consultations through a newly created online hub
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Future Food Movement launches youth advisory board for food industry
The FFM Youth Industry Advisory Board is the first of its kind in the UK and is focused on the food industry’s impact on the planet
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Walking the talk: how training is moving the goalposts on sustainability action in Wales
How the Welsh Government is taking direct action to effect real change in the sustainability of local food and drink businesses.
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AF Blakemore helps 108 colleagues gain LGV driving licence
Seventy-seven colleagues have gained a Class 1 licence and 31 have gained a Class 2 licence
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Growers associations team up for R&D programme
The groups aim to continue research within the industry despite the demise of the statutory levy and the end of AHDB horticulture from March 2023
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FWD launches mentoring scheme to develop emerging talent in wholesale
The FWD recently established the FLF with the aim of developing emerging talent in the wholesale sector who are aged 30 or under
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FSA looks to standardise allergen labelling to improve consumer confidence
The agency said it would be improving precautionary allergen labelling (PAL) through a more standardised approach
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Comment & Opinion
Fmcg must create opportunities for the next generation – especially in tech roles
Upskilling both young people and existing employees is vital to the future of our industry, says Kieran South, senior vice-president UK at IRI
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Future Food Movement launches sustainability training programme for food leaders
The programme, which aims to get food and drink businesses to net zero targets faster, is backed by leading food companies
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FWD launches ‘Future Leaders Forum’ for young talent
The FWD said the scheme aimed to inspire, retain and nurture those with potential to become future industry leaders
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JJ Foodservice pledges support for Ukrainian refugees
The wholesaler said it would support refugees with advice on essential skills such as CV writing
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Ex-military workers encouraged to join food supply chain by £450k grant
The £450,000 funding campaign will focus on recruiting ex-military personnel and career changers to upskill the fresh produce sector
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Comment & Opinion
Food and drink marketing professionals are failing to keep up with innovation
In the food & drink sector, skills levels have dropped, says Mark Dodds, chair of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Food, Drink & Agriculture Sector Interest Group
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EG Group to offer 500 apprenticeships over three years
There are already around 200 apprentices signed up to the business for this year,
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Half of food sector’s workers want better training on sustainability issues: research
The study by new sustainability organisation the Future Food Movement warned the sector faced a climate skills crisis without swift action
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Finnebrogue rebrands Naked range as Better Naked as it launches first TV ad
The move comes as the supplier has also unveiled a university scholarship in honour of its late founder Denis Lynn
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M&S launches ‘world first data science and AI academy’ in grocery
M&S is working with education provider Cambridge Spark to provide the training
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QMS launches campaign to attract next generation of butchers
The initiative will showcase 750 potential vacancies and flag the career path as a chance to learn a craft