My Food Job
My food & drink job: Lizzie Staiano, marketing manager, Real Handful
Buying the likes of Innocent and Oatly introduced me to this weird idea that brands can talk and have something worthwhile and often funny to say, says Lizzie
My food & drink job: Rose Finney, wholesale account manager, Hippeas
Working for a startup means you’re thrust into the unknown - but that’s what makes it so exciting, says Rose
My food & drink job: Grace Niblock, buying admin assistant, Farmdrop
Grace talks about why she loves working for an organisation that helps connect consumers with producers
My food & drink job: Craig Chambers, tour guide & general helper, Rock Rose Gin
Craig’s interest in the drinks industry was sparked by the craft beer boom, which led to a discovery (and love of) craft spirits
My food & drink job: Anna Frost, operations manager, Doisy & Dam
As operations manager of a fast-growing startup, Anna is required to keep lots of plates spinning at the same time.
My food & drink job: Hugh Duffie, co-founder, Sandows
Developing products that drive positive change is part of what makes a career in food & drink so rewarding, says Hugh
My food & drink job: Stevie Grieves, digital coordinator, Lovely Fodder
Stevie talks about why she chose a career in food & drink - and why working for a startup is so exciting
My food & drink job: Samantha Lai, FareShare
One of the best things about working for FareShare is knowing you are making a real difference to people’s lives, says Samantha
My food & drink job: Zack Nathan, founder, Ape Snacks
A stint at university in America was the spark that got Zack thinking about healthy, natural snacks. Now he runs his own snacks business and thrives on working in an industry that can make an impact on the lives of millions of people
My food & drink job: Leyla Page, Langmead Herbs
Unless they come from an agricultural background or have industry experience, people often have little concept of the sheer variety of roles there are within food, says Leyla, who is on an MDS management training course and currently doing a placement with Langmead Herbs
My food & drink job: Sam Smitheringale, process engineer, Quorn Foods
Chemical engineering grad Sam talks about why he loves working for a fast-growing company like Quorn - and the crucial role of process engineering in food & drink production
My food & drink job: James Barwick, renewable energy tech manager, Wyke Farms
In his role at Wyke Farms, James is right at the heart of driving sustainable change and ensuring the dairy supplier meets its 100% Green agenda
My food & drink job: Lucy Cottrell, brand manager, Crabbie's
The drinks industry is highly competitive. Crabbie’s Lucy Cottrell explains how to get your foot in the door - and why having a strong contacts book and an appetite for networking are so important
My food & drink job: Zoe Simons, innovation development chef, Waitrose
The former Masterchef the Professionals candidate has decided to pursue a career in grocery
My food & drink job: Bob Giles, business dev manager, Lindum
Working in food manufacturing is far more varied and interesting than many people realise, says Bob, who dreams of running his own specialist food company one day
My food & drink job: Carla Mendoza, technical lead, Mars
Working in food means having the opportunity to influence how products are made that touch millions of lives, says Carla, who works as a technical lead at Mars
My food & drink job: Tom Williams, procurement assistant, Burtons Biscuits Co
Want to work in food & drink? Start by taking an interest in the commodity markets, says Tom who works in procurement at Burtons Biscuits Company
My food & drink job: Meg Forrest, technologist, Farne Salmon
A hands-on approach and a passion for food are key ingredients for a successful food career, says Meg
My food & drink job: Isabel Hardisty, graduate engineer, Pladis
There’s nothing as exciting as seeing a product you’ve worked on in supermarkets across the country, says Isabel
My food & drink job: Dalehead Foods spec technologist Steph Holton
A teacher who used to work in the food industry opened Steph’s eyes to the career opportunities in food & drink. Now she’s dreaming of running her own food business one day
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