by Amy Wilkinson | 21 07, 2026 | Communication, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Leadership, Retailer Partnerships, Women in food
In the food and retail industry, we talk endlessly about product quality, price architecture, and promotional strategy. But there’s one ingredient that nobody puts on a project plan. That ingredient is the relationship between supplier and retailer. I spent 20+... 
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 | 1 06, 2026 | Communication, Leadership, Mental Health, Stress, Women in food
I have been reflecting on a conversation I had with Angharad Ross about how being honest can help us to build influence at work. Most of us have felt it, that knot in the stomach before a difficult conversation. The rehearsed words that somehow vanish the moment you... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 1 06, 2026 | Communication, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Leadership, Women in food
Whether you’re a graduate stepping into your first management role or a seasoned director presenting to a board, there’s one challenge that trips up almost everyone: the difficult conversation. The feasibility review that might kill a project. The feedback... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 6 04, 2026 | Communication, Food Industry, Leadership, Women in food
Ever found yourself doing someone else’s job because it’s easier than chasing them? Or watched a small issue snowball into a crisis because no one spoke up soon enough? These aren’t personality problems. They’re communication skill gaps, and...
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