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, 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 | 1 06, 2026 | Confidence, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Mental Health, Perfectionism, Stress, Women in food
Confidence at work is something almost everyone struggles with — but very few people talk about honestly. Most people look like they’ve got it together. They’re speaking up in meetings, leading projects, progressing in their careers. Underneath? A lot of them are... 
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...
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