In this episode, we’re delighted to welcome Christine Tacon CBE, one of the most influential voices in British food and farming.

Christine has built an extraordinary career spanning engineering, marketing, agriculture, food and regulation. From roles with organisations including Mars, Vodafone and Anchor, to leading the Co-operative Group’s farming business for more than a decade and serving as the UK’s Groceries Code Adjudicator, her career has been defined by leadership, innovation and a commitment to creating positive change across the industry.

Christine is also the founder of Women in Food and Farming, championing opportunities and supporting the next generation of women across the sector. Her impressive portfolio of roles has included Chair of Assured Food Standards, Chair of the BBC Rural Affairs Committee and, most recently, Member Nominated Director of the Co-op Group.

Awarded a CBE for services to agriculture, Christine brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on the future of food, farming and leadership.

In this fascinating conversation, we explore Christine’s remarkable career, her experiences at the heart of the food and farming industry, the importance of supporting women into leadership, and what the future holds for the sector.

Women in Food and Farming here - https://www.womeninfoodandfarming.org/

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In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Chloe Gimson, a woman with a foot firmly in both the farming and food worlds.

Chloe is a committee member of Ladies in Pigs, works within the Food & Farming team at Savills, and runs her own catering business, Field to Fork Feasts. With such a diverse career, Chloe offers a unique perspective on the journey from farm to plate and the people, businesses and stories behind the food we eat.

We chat about her journey into the food and farming industry, her work championing British pork and supporting women in agriculture, life working as a food and farming consultant, and the inspiration behind Field to Fork Feasts.

Expect plenty of insight, passion and honest conversation about farming, food, entrepreneurship and the importance of knowing where our food comes from.

🎙️ Listen in to hear Chloe’s story – from field to fork and everything in between.

Women Who Work in Rural: Alice Welch – Derwent Buyers Group

In this episode of Women Who Work in Rural, we’re joined by Alice Welch from Derwent Buyers Group to hear about her journey and experience working within the rural sector.

Alice shares an insight into her role with Derwent Buyers Group, the importance of supporting farmers and rural businesses, and what she enjoys about working in such a diverse and evolving industry.

We talk about life in the rural sector, the opportunities and challenges facing those working within it, and Alice’s own experiences as a woman building her career in the countryside.

A great conversation celebrating the people behind rural businesses and the women helping to shape the future of the industry.