Bakkavor appoints technical director
Prepared foods specialist Bakkavor has appointed Yvette Sowerby as its technical director this month.
Sowerby joined Bakkavor from Sainsbury, where she held roles as head of technical for chilled foods and subsequently head of technical for packaged foods. She has extensive technical experience with both food manufacturing and retail operators.
In her new role, she will be part of the UK operational team but will also use her expertise to provide technical support to Bakkavor’s US and Asia operations.
Commenting on her appointment, Bakkavor chief operating officer Mike Edwards said: “I am delighted to welcome Yvette to Bakkavor. I am confident that her expertise will prove of significant value as we continue to drive technical standards across our business.”