Archive of all profile articles – Page 23
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Tributes pour in for legendary foodservice CEO Richard Cousins
Leeds-born Cousins began his career at Cadbury Schweppes in 1981 in operational research, joining Compass as CEO in May 2006
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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
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My food & drink job: Zoe Simons, innovation development chef, Waitrose
The former Masterchef the Professionals candidate has decided to pursue a career in grocery
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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
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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
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'I never thought of myself as someone who could be a CEO. Meeting Mike changed that'
Edinburgh student Audrey Barnes didn’t think she was the kind of person who’d ever be a CEO. But a day with Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe as part of the CEO for a day scheme completely changed her perspective.
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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
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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
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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
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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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My food & drink job: Erin Connolly, NPD technician, Mackle Snacks
Many people think it’s quick and easy to get a product from concept to shelf. Not so, says Erin Connolly who works in the NPD department of Mackle Snacks - the process is much more involved than most realise
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My food & drink job: Greenvale technical graduate Annabelle May
Since entering the world of fresh produce, Annabelle has been pleasantly surprised by how varied the industry is. She even got to spend five months on sunny Jersey as part of a placement with The Jersey Royal Company
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My food & drink job: Alexis Poole, nutrition manager, Spoon Guru
Alexis shares why she’s passionate about the foodtech industry - and why she believes it offers fantastic opportunities for young people looking to make a positive impact on people’s lives
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My food & drink job: Marisol Saona, Tesco
Ambient brand manager Marisol reveals how she tackled some tough questions in her interview for the Tesco marketing graduate scheme - and why she’d love to launch an own-label Aji Amarillo one day
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Five of the most talented young people working in dairy right now
At a time of a shocking skills and labour crisis for the whole food sector, the dairy industry has managed to nurture the best talent. We’ve profiled five up and coming young people working in dairy right now.
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My food & drink job: Freya Harrison, Belazu
Freya loves sharing her passion for food in her role at Belazu - and she dreams of combining it with her love of cycling one day
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My food & drink job: Jack Rogers, Mondelez
As a chocolate technician at Bournville, Jack has a pretty sweet job. He explains how an apprenticeship got him where he is today - and why it’s frustrating so many people think working in food means serving burgers and chips
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My food & drink job: Sarah MacLellan, The Cotswolds Distillery
A woman working in whisky production? Unthinkable! When Sarah MacLellan tried to get a job on her home island of Islay, she found herself stonewalled. But she wasn’t going to allow anyone to put her off her dream career
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My food & drink job: Samuel Higginson, M&S
Samuel thought he wanted to be a pathologist. Then three days at a food science summer school changed everything and set him on a path towards a career at M&S
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My food & drink job: Max Head-Lee, SourcedBox
When YouTube sensations Marcus Butler and Niomi Smart approached Max to start a new food business, the opportunity was too good miss. He shares what life is like working for a food startup - and why social media is the key to reaching young consumers