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Aldi to create 5,500 new jobs in 2024
Discount retailer Aldi has announced UK expansion plans and has committed to creating 5,500 new roles during 2024.
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Episode 49: Applications of AI Part One with Jorge Hernandez
In the latest episode of Food To Go, Josh and Grace speak to food safety titan Jorge Hernandez about the ever-evolving applications of AI in the sector. Listen to find out how The Wendy's Company is putting the tool to good use and predictions for its use in the future.
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CEO of Tortilla steps down
Richard Morris, CEO of Tortilla, will be stepping down from the role. Find out who will be following in his footsteps here…
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Empowering our food system in the European Year of Skills
Dr Maarten van der Kamp explains why harnessing education and skills in the agrifood sector could transform the future food system.
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Launch your career in food: How to navigate the food career network to ensure your success
Join this webinar whether you’re a graduate, apprentice, school leaver or just started your career. Hear from fellow food professionals on how to make your food career purposeful, successful and understand the exciting and fulfilling opportunities the sector offers. Learn from their experience and take away some tips you can…
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Stepping up to the plate: Jonny Keeling
In this series, we speak to dynamic voices in the food industry, showcasing individuals who are embracing new responsibilities.
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Sainsbury’s leads with living wages for banana workers
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is investing in living wages for banana workers in Cameroon, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Ghana.
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Aldi invests £1.3 billion in British suppliers
Discount supermarket Aldi has announced that it invested an additional £1.3 billion with British suppliers in 2023.
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UPSIDE Foods makes leadership changes
Food technology company UPSIDE Foods has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Supply Chain & Manufacturing Officer.
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CEO of Sainsbury’s appointed as President of IGD
Simon Roberts, the CEO of Sainsbury’s, has been appointed as the new President of IGD by its Board of Trustees.
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From roundtable to reality: LGBTQIA+ inclusion in food safety
Industry leaders explore challenges and strides in LGBTQIA+ representation in the food safety sector and address how to foster a working environment where employees feel safe expressing their identities.
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Popeyes to open over 30 additional restaurants in the UK
Quick-service restaurant Popeyes has announced that it will be expanding across the UK, including drive-thrus and delivery kitchens.
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Training future investigators for sustainable industry solutions
Kathryn Whitehead explains how the SurfSAFE project unites academia to reduce biofouling in food processing plants, emphasising interdisciplinary training and industry collaboration.
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Who is the new Deputy Chair of the FSA?
The Food Standards Agency has appointed Timothy Riley as its Deputy Chair for the next three years. Find out more here...
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EIT Food launches Entrepreneurship applications for 2024
Food innovation giant EIT Food has opened applications for its 2024 entrepreneurship programmes to launch, accelerate and scale impactful agrifood tech startups.
