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 | 4 12, 2025 | Burnout Prevention, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Mental Health, Resilience, Stress
Reality check: Christmas in the food industry is anything but a “break.” Let’s be honest: in the food industry, Christmas is not a break. While friends in other sectors are gearing up to switch off between Christmas and New Year, you’re knee-deep in... 
by Amy Wilkinson | 17 11, 2025 | Communication, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Retailer Partnerships
For two decades, I worked in food manufacturing, constantly trying to decode what retailers actually wanted from us. The commercial pressures were clear, but what about the relationship itself? What separates a transactional supplier from a true partner? Recently, I...
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