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Welcome to our hosts: Macphie
Macphie are an internationally renowned family run food ingredient manufacturer. From cake mixes to savoury sauces and everything in between, they work with a range of food brands who create amazing dishes based on their products.
Date: 6 March 2024
Venue details: Macphie, Glenbervie, Stonehaven, Scotland AB39 3YG
Venue directions can be found here
Meet the mentors
IFST are very grateful to leading professionals in Macphie for sharing their expertise at this event.
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Arrival and registration |
| 11:00 – 11:10 | Welcome and introduction to the day Paul McKnight, Innovation Manager, Macphie Robin Leaper, Education and Careers Coordinator, Institute of Food Science and Technology |
| 11:10 – 11:30 | Opportunities in the food sector Mariella Barra, Sustainability Manager, Macphie |
| 11:30 – 11:50 | Interactive group exercise - session led by Robin Leaper Small group activity focussing on job roles and skills |
| 11:50 – 12:10 | Early career perspectiver Jamie Mcdonald, Product Designer, Macphie |
| 12:10 – 12:30 | Standing out from the crowd - a recruitment perspective Lorraine Cameron - Learning and Development Manager, Macphie Victoria Goodyear - Employee Experience Advisor, Macphie |
| 12:30 – 13:45 | Lunch with Mentors |
| 13:45 – 14:00 | Preparing for tour |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Tour of Macphie facilities |
| 15:00 – 15:30 |
Return to meeting room and networking |
| 15:30 – 15:45 |
Introduction to IFST - including competitions, awards, events |
