by Amy Wilkinson | 21 07, 2026 | Career, Communication, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Leadership
The word “authenticity” has a problem. It has developed a reputation. It’s been used so often, by so many people who aren’t actually authentic, that it’s lost almost all meaning. I spoke about this in-depth recently with Danny Franklin, Group Commercial Director at... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 21 06, 2026 | Career, Communication, Food Industry, Stress, Women in food
When you’re new to an industry, it’s easy to feel like the least experienced person in the room, because, for now, you are. But that doesn’t mean you have nothing to offer. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Here are 3 tips to help you navigate... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 26 04, 2026 | BALANCE, Burnout Prevention, Career, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Mental Health, Resilience, Stress
The food industry is fast-paced, demanding, and relentless. Whether you’re working a twelve-hour shift in the factory, a developer spinning every plate at once, or a buyer juggling a never-ending inbox, the risk of burning out is very real. Over a decade ago, I... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 6 04, 2026 | Career, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Leadership, Women in food
You’re in a meeting. A senior stakeholder challenges your recommendation. Your mind goes blank. Your heart races. You stumble through a response that doesn’t land the way you wanted. Later, in the car on the way home, you replay the conversation perfectly;... 
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 | 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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