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Regular updates on developments within UK Food & Drink industry. 

  1. 22 DE MAI.

    Feeding Workforce Life Skills – the next generation - FDF Scotland & Scotland Food & Drink Partnership

    Send us a text   Feeding Workforce Life Skills – the next generation   Welcome to episode 3 in the Feeding Workforce Skills podcast series where we are looking at the importance of life skills in the workplace. Scotland’s food & drink sector thrives on innovation and collaboration. While technical expertise is essential, the success of businesses increasingly hinges on the “life skills” of your workforce.  These higher-order skills – such as self-management, social intelligence and innovation – equip employees to navigate a rapidly changing world, adapt to new challenges and drive business growth. You can download the diagram of the 12 higher skills referred to in the podcast here >> https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/media/rbmj1kjm/meta-skills-progression-framework.pdf In this episode, host Joanna Fraser is in conversation with the high flyers of the future. All under 35 years old, they talk about how they have developed their own life skills and the type of workplace and employer that helps them thrive. They are:  Eilidh Wynd, commercial executive at Simon HowieFinlay MacDonald, owner of Chocolates of GlenshielImogen Sherrit, category manager at Highland SpringWe also get to hear the expert thoughts of Sarah Smith, founder and head coach at lightbulb.coach   You can find out more about life skills at >> https://www.foodeducationscotland.scot/life-skills  Feeding Workforce Skills - https://www.foodeducationscotland.scot/feeding-workforce-skills - was devised to promote existing support available for food & drink employers in Scotland to recruit, retain and develop their workforce. Created by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Skills Advisory Group, it continues to bring together the relevant key information from different sources onto one simple platform

    32min

  2. 19 DE MAI.

    FDF Focus-Squire Patton Boggs-Exiting Contracts and Handling Suppliers in Distress

    Send us a text Exiting Contracts and Handling Suppliers in Distress In this final episode, Nicola Smith, Simon Jones, Victoria Callicott and Ollie Ward-Jones, from global law firm Squire Patton Boggs, cover strategies for exiting contracts and dealing with supplier insolvency. The hosts discuss termination clauses, risks of incorrect termination, due diligence, contingency plans and red flags for supplier distress. Practical tips and real-life examples are provided to help businesses navigate these challenging situations.

    25min

  3. 15 DE MAI.

    Feeding Workforce Life Skills – the people people - FDF Scotland & Scotland Food & Drink Partnership

    Send us a text Feeding Workforce Life Skills – the people people   In episode 2 of the Feeding Workforce Skills podcast series where we are looking at the importance of life skills in the workplace. Scotland’s food & drink sector thrives on innovation and collaboration. While technical expertise is essential, the success of businesses increasingly hinges on the “life skills” of your workforce.  These higher-order skills – such as self-management, social intelligence and innovation – equip employees to navigate a rapidly changing world, adapt to new challenges and drive business growth. You can download the diagram of the 12 higher skills referred to in the podcast here >> https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/media/rbmj1kjm/meta-skills-progression-framework.pdf In this episode, host Joanna Fraser is in conversation with the people who really understand life skills and the potential they have to empower people and drive the business forward. They are:  Martyn Beard, site trainer at Associated SeafoodSharon Blyfield, head of early careers & apprenticeships GB at Coca-Cola Kerry Campbell, co-founder at 8Doors DistilleryYou can find out more about life skills at >> https://www.foodeducationscotland.scot/life-skills  Feeding Workforce Skills - https://www.foodeducationscotland.scot/feeding-workforce-skills - was devised to promote existing support available for food & drink employers in Scotland to recruit, retain and develop their workforce. Created by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Skills Advisory Group, it continues to bring together the relevant key information from different sources onto one simple platform.

    32min

  4. 12 DE MAI.

    Supply Savvy- Squire Patton Boggs-Navigating Regulatory Compliance Issues: A Case Study of Products Contaminated With Peanuts

    Send us a text Navigating Regulatory Compliance Issues: A Case Study of Products Contaminated With Peanuts This episode focuses on handling regulatory compliance issues, using a case study of peanut contamination in products. Partner Nicola Smith, leads the discussion with Simon Jones, Victoria Callicott and Ollie Ward-Jones, from global law firm Squire Patton Boggs on immediate actions, communication with stakeholders, legal obligations, corrective actions and potential claims for compensation. The importance of legal privilege and practical steps to manage contamination issues are highlighted.

    32min

  5. 8 DE MAI.

    Feeding Workforce Life Skills, - FDF Scotland & Scotland Food & Drink Partnership - The Leaders

    Send us a text Feeding Workforce Life Skills – the leaders In the Feeding Workforce Skills podcast series where we are looking at the importance of life skills in the workplace. Scotland’s food & drink sector thrives on innovation and collaboration. While technical expertise is essential, the success of businesses increasingly hinges on the “life skills” of your workforce.  These higher-order skills – such as self-management, social intelligence and innovation – equip employees to navigate a rapidly changing world, adapt to new challenges and drive business growth. You can download the diagram of the 12 higher skills referred to in the podcast here >> https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/media/rbmj1kjm/meta-skills-progression-framework.pdf In this episode, host Joanna Fraser is in conversation with the leaders who have harnessed their own life skills and developed them to inspire others and lead the team. They are  Lewis McLean, managing director at Macleans Highland Bakery, Paul Thomson, managing director at JK Thomson Premier Seafood and Alan Baxter, managing director at Rowan Glen  You can find out more about life skills at >> https://www.foodeducationscotland.scot/life-skills  Feeding Workforce Skills - https://www.foodeducationscotland.scot/feeding-workforce-skills - was devised to promote existing support available for food & drink employers in Scotland to recruit, retain and develop their workforce. Created by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Skills Advisory Group, it continues to bring together the relevant key information from different sources onto one simple platform

    30min

  6. 6 DE MAI.

    Supply Savvy - Squire Patton Boggs-Navigating Daily Challenges in Supply Agreements

    Send us a text Navigating Daily Challenges in Supply Agreements Host Nicola Smith and guests Simon Jones, Victoria Callicott and Ollie Ward-Jones, from global law firm Squire Patton Boggs, delve into common day-to-day issues in supply agreements, such as delivery delays, quality discrepancies and communication breakdowns, as well as how these issues should be handled. They emphasise proactive approaches, clear communication channels, detailed contracts and contingency plans to manage these challenges effectively.

    32min

  7. 29 DE ABR.

    Supply Savvy - Squire Patton Boggs-The Recipe for Perfect Contracts

    Send us a text The Recipe for Perfect Contracts Host Nicola Smith and guests Simon Jones, Victoria Callicott and Ollie Ward-Jones, from global law firm Squire Patton Boggs, discuss the importance of well-crafted contracts for supply chain risk management in the food and drink industry. They cover key elements such as key contractual terms to agree, the importance of audit rights, termination clauses, force majeure and limits of liability to avoid disputes and ensure smooth operations, as well as how a business can best protect its position in the event of a regulatory or insolvency situation.

    33min

  8. 12 DE MAR.

    FDF Focus : Waterplus

    Send us a text Essential steps to take to limit wholesaler price increase impacts for water - and lower costs around trade effluent, in 2025 and beyond 2025 will be a key year to plan and set in motion approaches to limit additional cost challenges from wholesaler price increases for water, from 2025 to 2030. Craig Hannington from the Food and Drink Federation, FDF, talks to Cherie Guthrie, from the Key Account Management team with Water Plus, with 12 years’ experience in business water.  Cherie outlines the latest update and insight, along with the real-world strategies businesses can take to help the bottom line and keep unit costs down in production. Individual prices will vary depending on water usage and location of sites and will appear on water bills from 1st April, 2025.

    11min
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