My Food Job is The Grocer’s online series profiling young people aged 30 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 digital & social content producer Maddie Maynard
As head of sales, Charlie is in the ‘driving seat’ of better-for-you chocolate brand Prodigy
Eloise does PR for fmcg brands like Ginsters and Yeo Valley
Charlotte started her career in food with a six-month placement at Saclà
Stephanie is currently a contestant on Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars
Charlotte’s role includes liaising with suppliers and managing inventory
Food lover Zoe manages Kind’s social accounts and media strategy
Caitlyn got her job at free-from brand Creative Nature via the Kickstarter programme
Oli, who previously worked for Proper, got his first two jobs in food through Young Foodies
Frank started working on his family’s farm aged 18 before going on to develop a blue cheese
Ed and Ivo are making a difference with their ‘climate positive’ spirits brand
Anastasia works alongside her family at vegan soup brand Soupologie
Apprentice Emma works on Premier Foods’ Oxo Cube production lines
Rory acts as a brand ambassador for Union, which produces ethical speciality coffees
Mona looks after global digital activity for vegan drinks brand Minor Figures
Tom’s team is responsible for the design and management of the construction of food processing facilities
Jade was promoted to marketing assistant within a year of joining Alderman’s Drinks
Jessica works on brand projects for WKD, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year
Stephanie loves being part of ‘a strong chain of female leaders’ at packaging company Ball
Phoebe loves the sense of community and teamwork that comes with working in hospitality
Deanna’s favourite part of her role is attending trade shows and events
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