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My Food Job is The Grocer’s online series profiling young people aged 25 and under in the UK food & drink industry. We want to shine a light on the fantastic talent coming through the ranks – and inspire others to consider a career in this exciting industry. Want to put yourself or a colleague forward? Please contact our online content assistant Maddie Maynard
My food & drink job: Freya Barratt, brand & marketing executive, Lanique
Freya tells us how she is playing a part in the ‘exciting legacy’ of Lanique
My food & drink job: May Bullock, operations & export, Lucy’s Dressings
May’s varied role can see her visiting the Chambers of Commerce or developing products in a hairnet and wellies
My food & drink job: Alana Lim, brewery assistant, The Five Points Brewing Company
A job at a taproom in New Zealand started Alana on her journey in brewing
My food & drink job: Lizzy Coleman, graduate management trainee, G’s Fresh
Lizzy got to live in Spain during one of the four diverse placements on her scheme
My food & drink job: Jordan Palmer and Matt Mahatme, co-founders, Lixir Drinks
Former bartenders Jordan and Matt set up their mixer business following a successful crowdfunding campaign
My food & drink job: James Anderson, junior sales executive, Tony’s Chocolonely
James is helping to end slavery in the cocoa industry though his work at confectionery brand Tony’s
My food & drink job: Charlie Bowker, co-founder, Native Snacks
After three years working in financial PR, Charlie quit his job to start his own brand with business partner Darcy
My food & drink job: Lowri Allen, account executive, Pudology
After applying for jobs during her exams, Lowri landed her role at Pudology and a first-class degree on the same day
My food & drink job: Katie Lloyd, application group specialist, Nestlé
As well as making chocolate, Katie uses her experience to promote apprenticeships at Nestlé and beyond
My food & drink job: Tom Tickner, line lead, Molson Coors
Tom loves the feeling of pride involved in producing some of the nation’s most loved drinks
My food & drink job: Max Coleman, account manager, Wheyhey
Life at Wheyhey is made ‘a little bit wacky’ by Max, who followed in his dad’s footsteps to pursue a career in food
My food & drink Job: Patrick Wilk, graduate liquid developer, Quintessential Brands
Patrick tells us what life is like behind the scenes of the fast-paced spirits industry
My food & drink job: Silvija Pukenaite, customer experience officer, Square Root
Silvija tells us how she landed her role at the soft drinks company by squeezing lemons
My food & drink job: Cameron Rigg, product developer, Co-op Food
An inspiring food technology teacher led Cameron to a career in grocery
My food & drink job: Alex Dickens, creative lead, Grenade
Alex tells us how his design role at Grenade allows him to unleash his creativity
My food & drink job: James Bell, manufacturing apprentice, Weetabix
Apprentice James explains how he helps keep the Weetabix production line running smoothly
My food & drink job: Alice Crawshaw, chilled food buyer, Booths
Alice tells us what it takes to keep suppliers and customers happy in her role as a buyer
My food & drink job: Daniel Lamsdale, assistant manager, Spar Battlefield
What does it take to keep a store running smoothly? Daniel tells us how he does it
My food & drink job: Tash Ruparelia, community & brand manager, Dr Will’s
Tash tells us how buying a bottle of Dr Will’s ketchup led to a full-time job at the brand
My food & drink job: Danielle Scott, engineering apprentice, Mars Wrigley
Danielle talks us through life as an apprentice and what the future holds for her at Mars Wrigley
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