Non-Executive Director

Unions urge Britvic directors to halt factory closure

03-Nov-2017 By Gwen Ridler

The GMB and Unite unions have urged Britvic to halt the planned closure of its Norwich site, as they questioned the fairness of the company’s consultation process.

RGF founder resigns after share value drops

09-Aug-2017 By Gwen Ridler

Bakery ingredients manufacturer Real Good Food’s (RGF’s) founder Pieter Totté has resigned from the company, a week after issuing a profits warning as the company’s shares fell to their lowest value since 2010.

Finsbury appoints non-executive director

03-Jul-2017 By Gwen Ridler

Speciality cake and bread manufacturer Finsbury Food Group has appointed Bob Beveridge as a non-executive director.

Bakkavor appoints two non-executive directors

07-Dec-2016 By Gwen Ridler

Own-label food manufacturer Bakkavor has appointed two non-executive directors, as part of the company’s plans for growth in the UK and internationally.

Food manufacturing veteran joins Morrisons board

22-Sep-2015 By Alice Foster

Morrisons has appointed a food manufacturing veteran who may prove an “invaluable” hire, predict leading analysts.

2 Sisters appoints two board directors

24-Jul-2015 By Michael Stones

2 Sisters Food Group has appointed two new non-executive directors – one from foodservice business Compass Group and one from can manufacturer Rexam.

Stobart Group appoints new chairman

23-Aug-2013 By Laurence Gibbons

Transport and distribution company the Stobart Group has appointed Iain Ferguson as its new chairman with effect from October 1.

Cranswick director to stand down

29-Jul-2013 By Laurence Gibbons

Patrick Farnsworth has announced his decision to stand down as an independent non-executive director of meat firm Cranswick on August 1 2013.

Greencore appoints former Trinity Mirror boss

17-May-2013 By Laurence Gibbons

Greencore has appointed Sly Bailey as a non-executive director, effective immediately.

Greggs announces new chairman

14-Sep-2012 By Laurence Gibbons

High street sandwich retailer Greggs has announced that Ian Durant will take over as chairman of the board next May.

Thorntons appoints new chairman

13-Sep-2012 By Laurence Gibbons

Food manufacturing business guru Paul Wilkinson will take over as the chairman of Thorntons’ board of directors on February 1 2013.