Food manufacturing’s gender problem starts in the middle

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Middle managers have the power to make or break women’s careers – most aren’t using it well, says Laura Ryan, global chair of Meat Business Women

‘Culture starts at the top.’ It’s a well-worn phrase but encapsulates an important truth. In my 25 years of advocating for women in the meat and food manufacturing industry, I have found the most progressive, inclusive and commercially successful companies to have CEOs and MDs who are personally committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. 

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