Archive of all profile articles – Page 24
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ProfilesMy 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
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ProfilesMy 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
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ProfilesMy 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
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ProfilesMy 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
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ProfilesTributes 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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ProfilesMy 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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ProfilesMy 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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ProfilesMy 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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ProfilesMy 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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Profiles'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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ProfilesMy 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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ProfilesMy 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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ProfilesMy 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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ProfilesMy 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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ProfilesMy 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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ProfilesMy 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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ProfilesMy 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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ProfilesMy 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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ProfilesFive 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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ProfilesMy 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