Recently we held our Annual Conference, chaired by Agriculture Commentator and Nuffield Farming Scholar, Claire Taylor. We welcomed a host of informative and insightful industry speakers who raised the importance of agriculture, the net zero journey, carbon targets, changing consumer trends, sensory science and innovative ways to reduce fruit waste through engaging presentations, panel discussions and open Q&A’s. The day informed and inspired our berry specialists, growers, buyers and other key stakeholders.
Our speakers were throughout the day were:
– Lucy Wilkins, Head of Breeding & Research, Angus Soft Fruits
– Lesley Ann Gray, Strategic Insight Director, Kantar
– Jenna Martin, Senior Category Manager, Angus Soft Fruits
– John Davidson, CEO, NFUS
– Allan Wilkinson, Head of Agrifoods, HSBC
– Professor John Gilliland, Chair, ARCZero
– Julian Bell, Head of Business Development and Agricultural Consultant, Agrecalc
– Adam Christie, Managing Director, Scottish Agronomy
– Sarah Wilkie, Sensory Technologist and Catriona Liddle, Head of Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation, Queen Margaret University
After the conference, our guests enjoyed a delicious meal followed by an evening of entertainment from the incredibly funny Farmer Jim Smith and the spectacular Illusionist, Magician and Mind Reader, Sean Alexander. Overall, the day was a great success, and we are delighted to have received extremely positive feedback from our colleagues, guests and speakers. Thank you to all involved in making our conference a day to remember.
