Food Science Graduates Lauryn Beggs (left) and Beth Edwards are the latest colleagues to share their experiences on the CEd website. Both graduated from the University of Leeds and both are now Technical Graduates with Greencore. Lauryn is particularly enjoying sampling the variety of roles available in the industry and Beth loves the fast-paced nature of the work. More about how they’re finding their new lives in chilled can be found at on the Chilled Education website.  October 2022  

CFA’s Annual Report for the calendar year 2021 has been published summarising key activities and aims including: EU Listeria micro criteria: Shared intelligence with industry and UK Government on mooted changes to EU law, established and leading Industry Listeria Group. Developed lobbying strategy and messaging seeking to retain current effective food safety measures. Currently building an international coalition of interested parties in readiness for consultation. Brexit: Composite products focus. Established and leading SPS Certification WG of industry, certifiers and Port Health engaging with Government resolving issues and supporting eCertification development through defra. Tracking and reporting on EHC applications, certifier burden and costs. […]

There are many government policy initiatives and many retailer-driven activities aiming for the agricultural sector to become more sustainable, and the number of these policies and activities is growing. Defra’s 25 Year Environment Plan is one of these. It requires food to be produced sustainably and also sets a number of environmental targets. The Government has also stated its intention for UK to become net zero carbon by 2050. The BRC has stated its aim for its members to become net zero carbon by 2040 and some retailers are bringing this date forward. This places onus on the farming community […]