Grace Duncan
Grace joined The Grocer in February 2022 as fresh foods reporter and was promoted to senior fresh foods reporter in July 2023. She is responsible for covering fruit & veg, meat, fish, eggs, plant-based and dairy stories from farm to fork. She was awarded a PPA Next Generation Award in 2023 which recognises 30 of the most exciting rising stars in UK specialist media.
As well as writing news stories, she supports with the annual Dairymen supplement and writes category reports and features.
Grace has also represented The Grocer on national and local radio, commentating on the state of the UK food industry.
Prior to joining The Grocer, Grace freelanced for The Sun, Times Radio and climate change magazine It’s Freezing in LA!. She began her career working in international technology PR.
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01293 610498
- Email:
- grace.duncan@thegrocer.co.uk
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