Finding the right person for the job has never been easy, but new age discrimination laws coming into force this autumn could bring a whole new set of difficulties to the recruitment process, says Rebecca Green
Recruiting graduates into the food and drink manufacturing industry is a bit like leading a horse to water and trying to make it drink, Rebecca Green finds out what can be done to ease the burden on employers
Although the UK ethnic food market is hotting up it seems the prospect of a career within that industry leaves most young people cold. Rebecca Green finds out what is being done to spice things up and attract some more young blood
John Kermode has joined Scottish food manufacturer Golden Crumb Produce as development chef. He will be responsible for introducing innovative ideas...
Eating yourself beautiful? It seems an unlikely proposition, and yet one that some big food firms think offers huge potential opportunities. Kathy Watson reports
A picture might tell a thousand words, but will it satisfy the health and safety inspectors, and do all staff know what it means? Elaine Watson reports
Ready-to-use pastry manufacturer Saxby's has promoted former operations director Brian Homewood to the new role of commercial director. He has worked...
Why hire a full-time chef when you only need his expertise three times a year? Elaine Watson looks at the rise of the interim market in product development
Philip Jones has joined Riverside Food Services as cold store manager at its recently acquired facility in Four Crosses, Powys. Jones brings a wealth...
Smart talking chancers out to make a fast buck, or the real drivers of change in the industry? Elaine Watson explores the role of interim managers in food
It's a familiar tale of woe, and it starts in the classroom. Teacher shortages, poor links with industry, a raft of more enticing options at GCSE, A-level and degree level, and a skills shortage that could turn into a timebomb if the industry doesn't...
Foot massages, cash prizes and a packed social calendar to inspire the troops? They are not a substitute for decent pay and career development, but part of a package of measures that makes The Authentic Food Company one of the best small companies to...
Dr Stewart McLelland is the new md of Macrae Food Group. An experienced and qualified food scientist, he has held a number of senior management roles...
Food and drink manufacturers are looking for bright young graduates who have technical and interpersonal skills, but who also are not frightened by a challenging working environment. Rick Pendrous reports from this year's Careers in Food and Drink...
Careers in Food and Drink Live returns this month with a series of seminars encouraging young people to take up a career in manufacturing, retail or foodservice. Stefan Chomka looks at the details
Andrew Niznik has returned to Southwall Indian ready meals producer Noon Products as technical director after a spell running an Indian restaurant in...
Late last year Innocent Drinks was crowned employer of the year at the National Business Awards. No surprise really when you consider some of the things it does, says Stefan Chomka
Geest's group HR director Mark Martin has dealt with some tricky staff issues of late, including the redundancies of 10% of its management jobs. Yet the company is still a model employer, he tells Rick Pendrous
As manufacturers gear up for what is for many the busiest month of the year, a new survey highlights the recruitment issues they will also face. Stefan Chomka looks at the results
The great and the good of academia and the industry got together last month in an attempt to resolve the impending crisis in food science. Rick Pendrous heard what they had to say
Uptake of undergraduate food and drink courses is finally on the increase, but will this lead to an end of the skills shortage? Stefan Chomka assesses graduate job prospects in the food and drink industry
A chef for 20 years, John Roberts had to trawl deep to find the very un-chef like qualities of patience and compromise needed to develop retail products for the likes of M&S. Stefan Chomka traces his career
