This page brings together The Grocer’s news, insight and commentary on all things new talent – from graduate careers and the impact of the apprenticeship levy to profiles on up-and-coming talent and the latest on our Top New Talent Awards
Letters: Businesses are missing out on apprenticeship funding
It’s time that organisations invest in training their current and future workforce and help strengthen the UK economy
Sustainability of apprenticeship programme questioned by NAO
The number of people starting apprenticeships had “fallen substantially” since the introduction of reforms in 2017
My food & drink job: Will Gray, online technician, Premier Foods
Will tells us how Premier’s apprenticeship scheme helped him to secure a role he loves
The unexpected career path of FareShare's head of network
Top New Talent 2016 winner Gibbon-Walsh talks about his rise through the ranks at FareShare UK, his background building submarines in the French Navy, and why he thinks we all need to be adaptable to get ahead in our careers
Morrisons to train up 500 extra fresh counter apprentices
Moves comes after Tesco revealed plans to scale back its food counter offering
The Grocer's Top New Talent: the class of 2018
Meet the brilliant, ambitious and dynamic individuals driving innovation, transformation and growth
Asda working with Sheffield Hallam Uni on obesity initiative
The tie-up involves students carrying out a market gap analysis of the UK biscuit market
Aldi targets 'Career Changers' with new recruitment scheme
the Career Changers route is in addition to an existing area management recruitment programme for fresh graduates
The Grocer's Top New Talent 2018 winners announced
Presenting the 35 rising stars of the food and drink industry who have made our TNT class of 2018
Apprenticeships are the lifeblood of retail post-Brexit
The retail sector could be facing a very real skills challenge, says Nikki Flanders of Opus Energy. Time to take action now
Young talent in fmcg is booming – do you deserve a Top New Talent award?
There’s still time to put yourself forward for this year’s Top New Talent awards
How Huel CEO James McMaster swapped the City for start-ups
How James McMaster made the leap from City to start-up
Top New Talent 2018: one week left to submit entries
There’s only one week left to enter our annual awards showcasing rising stars in food and drink
Technology can offer gig economy workers a real connection with employers
Food and beverage employers face the challenge of creating a sense of security and loyalty in a seemingly irregular and uncertain environment, says David Walker of Personal Group
Apprenticeships and investments in skills will bring rewards
The beauty of apprenticeships in their new format is that they’re not limited by academic or vocational restraints
Meet the man that transformed Lidl's booze and he’s only just 30
Barely 30 years old and already heading up international wine & spirits for Lidl with a catalogue of big wins behind him. How has TNT alumni Ben Hulme done it?
Challenger brands must act now to avoid a talent shortage
Challenger brands are buzzing but there’s a potential talent shortage looming, warns Thea Alexander of Young Foodies
Iceland hires 200th store apprentice in management scheme
Retailer will add a further 50 apprentices this year
My food & drink job: Chris Eyitayo, Young Foodies
Chris explains why you need to be ready to tap into your inner entrepreneur if you want to make it in the competitive world of food startups
Amelia Harvey on collaboration and The Collective
The self-styled ‘quasi-entrepreneur’ on building a £32m business from scratch