Food and drink industry people on the move

The food manufacturers’ body announced Nestlé UK and Ireland boss Fiona Kendrick would take over as its new president when Richard Evans stands down next month.

It also reemployed another of its former presidents as acting director general while it looks for a permanent replacement.

To find out more about this appointment, click through our gallery.

There were also comings and goings at the top of Hovis, Müller UK & Ireland, Cargill, Ardo UK, Wrights Food Group and Marks & Spencer.

Hired a three-year-old ​

The Scottish government appointed a new chief agricultural officer; Freshtime poached two staff members from Bakkavor; Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry took on two new roles and Primula hired a three-year-old.

Appointments at the English Provender Company, The Scottish Salmon Company, Kiwa PAI and Unitherm Food Systems complete our round-up of the latest appointments in the food and drink industry.  

Meanwhile, to view the very latest jobs in UK food and drink manufacturing, visit FoodManJobs.​