by Amy Wilkinson | 6 04, 2026 | Communication, Food Industry, Leadership, Women in food
One thing I notice again and again when I work with food businesses is this: The people closest to the work often feel the least listened to. That might be someone on a production line – but just as often it’s someone in NPD, technical, quality or commercial.... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 12 02, 2026 | Career, Communication, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Leadership, Women in food
After 30 years in retail, Gail Paddy says the biggest shift in leadership isn’t the pressure, the workload, or the responsibility. It’s realising that once you reach a certain level, people stop challenging you — and start treating what you say as fact. “The biggest... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 30 01, 2026 | Uncategorized
It isn’t easy to be a woman in the food industry (or any industry, I dare say!). The expectations on us are overwhelming. Someone who understands the struggle well is Nyree Ambarchian, co-founder of purpose-driven communications agency Jack and Grace. We talked... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 30 01, 2026 | Uncategorized
“I spent years wearing trousers and jackets because I was one woman in a team of 17 men. It took me a real long time to lean into actually being myself.” This is Nicky Foster, Fearless Foodies leadership coach and former Tesco Category Director, reflecting... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 5 01, 2026 | Burnout Prevention, Career, Food Industry, Habits, Mental Health, Resilience, Stress
January in the food industry is brutal. Let’s just say it. While the rest of the world is easing back into work mode with New Year’s resolutions and fresh starts, those of us in food and retail are already deep in the trenches. Christmas post-launch...
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