Welcome
Launch your career in the food sector! Learn more about graduate careers, meet professionals working in the food sector and gain skills to improve your CV and interview technique.
Programme
| 10:00 – 10:30 |
Arrival and Registration |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Introduction and welcome Andy Clappen, Director of Food Technology, Marks & Spencer Robin Leaper, Education and Careers Manager, Institute of Food Science and Technology |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | Virtual Factory Tour of Greencore Inside M&S Product Development– Idea to Launch |
| 11:15 – 11:30 | Opportunities in the food sector Jodie Johnston, Category Technical Manager, Marks & Spencer |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | Break & Networking |
| 11:45 – 13:15 | Interactive Group Exercise Greencore |
| 13:15 – 14:30 | Food Sector Mentor Networking Lunch Speed networking tables with 'mentors' from a range of roles in the food sector |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Early Careers and Standing Out from the Crowd Marks & Spencer and Greencore |
| 14:45 – 14:55 | Introduction to IFST competitions and awards Robin Leaper |
| 14:55 – 15:00 | Announcement of group task winners and closing comments Ellen McKnight, Food Technologist, Marks & Spencer |
Hosted by:
Marks & Spencer is a leading British retailer bringing exceptional quality, great value food, clothing and homeware to millions of customers around the world. Their food is known for its quality, freshness and innovation credentials. Founded in 1884 in Leeds, they now have more than 380 stores globally.
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Bakkavor is a leading international manufacturer of fresh prepared food, specialising in creating innovative, high-quality meals, salads, desserts, and pizzas for major retailers. With roughly 14,900 employees, the company operates across 31 sites in the UK and US.
Greencore is a leading UK retailer...Greencore Group plc is a leading manufacturer of convenience foods, supplying a wide range of chilled, frozen, and ambient products to major UK retailers and food service customers. Employing approximately 13,000 people across 36 locations, the company focuses on "making every day taste better".