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Hannah is the Technical Training Lead at Pilgrim’s Europe, responsible for leading the Technical Leadership and Development Pathways, to develop and train technical team members to be their best. She works closely with training teams across Pilgrim’s Europe manufacturing sites, to create and deliver a bespoke training provision for all team members. Hannah graduated with BSc (Hons) Food Technology from CAFRE in 2014 and has previous experience in a number of food safety and quality roles in the food manufacturing environment. She is passionate about technical career pathways, supporting and mentoring team members through their career in Pilgrim’s Europe.
Dr Brídín Nally is the Nutrition Science Lead at the Food Standards Agency Northern Ireland (FSA NI), where she leads on research and surveillance projects that help build a picture of what people eat, buy and think about food across Northern Ireland. Her work helps to provide the evidence base that informs nutrition and dietary health policy, helping to shape decisions that support healthier food environments and overall dietary health.
After graduating from Queen’s University Belfast in 2025, I began my graduate role at Food NI, an organisation dedicated to promoting and enhancing the reputation of Northern Ireland’s food, drink and hospitality industry. As a Producer and Event Coordinator, I help organise events, including the NI Food and Drink Pavilion at Balmoral Show, and develop social media campaigns that celebrate local producers, showcase outstanding produce and highlight the people behind Northern Ireland’s thriving food industry.