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GraduateGuide to

Food

Science& Technology

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2|Graduate Guide to Food Science & Technology

Register for our next Open Day

www.cranfield.ac.uk/openday

I completed my Masters at Cranfield because I wanted to undertake a course which would

prepare me for a career in the food industry. The course covered many important topicsrelated to the food industry and we were encouraged to link these together to form a wider

concept of how the food chain is formed and what is involved in the manufacture and supply

of food. I have recently accepted a technical position with a local food manufacturer and look

forward to developing my career in the food manufacturing/ processing industry.

Lauren Carter

Food Chain Systems MScAt Cranfield Health we conduct extensive industry-led research in

the area of food quality. Working with major food producers and

retailers, governments and global food producers we help to provide

and sustain healthier, fresher and better food for consumers.

This research has resulted in the development of our Food Chain

Systems MSc a unique course that examines the whole of the food

chain from pre-harvest to market through the integration of science,

technology and management, with the overall aim of enhancing the quality

and safety of food.

The holistic approach of this MSc responds to the increasingly integrated

food supply chain ('farm to fork') and will provide you with a detailed

understanding of food microbiology, postharvest technology, diagnostics,

risk assessment of food, supply chain management and nutritional aspects.Successful completion of the MSc will enable you to pursue a variety of opportunities

available within food related sectors, including manufacturing, retailers, Government

agencies, logistics and supply chain management and research institutions.

Delivered by world-leading academics in our unrivalled facilities including industry-

standard laboratories, the MSc includes a four month industry-related project placement

allowing you to develop your knowledge and actively apply it in the real-world.

For further information

W: www.cranfield.ac.uk/health/ifst

T: + 44 (0)1234 758008E: [email protected]

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Graduate Guide to Food Science & Technology|3

Contents04 IFST Introduction

Raising professional standardsin the food sector.

06 Choosing your career optionsThere are so many varied and exciting rolesto choose from and so many paths you canfollow to progress your career.

08 Top tips for impressing recruiters

10 Careers spotlightA brief look at the progression of twograduates careers and the paths in whichthe food industry has taken them.

12 POST FellowshipIFST sponsored fellowship opportunities

14 Life long learningLearning after university with ContinuingProfessional Development CPD

16 IFSTGetting the most from your membership

18 Why choose a career in Food Science?Are you in the dark when knowing what todo with your science qualifications?

22 UK universities & colleges offering foodrelated science degrees

27 A-Z directory of Food Employers

30 Index

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The Institute of Food Science &

Technology (IFST) is the leadingprofessional body for foodprofessionals in Europe and theonly professional food body in theUK concerned with all aspects offood science and technology.As a registered charity,we are independent ofbusiness, governmentor special interestgroups.

Raising professionalstandards in thefood sector

We are about developing skills, raisingstandards, informing debate and shaping thefuture of the profession.

What do we do? Through our membership activities, share

our expertise and knowledge and provideopportunities for professional networking

Provide sound scientific information

on current topics for students andprofessionals

Promote cutting-edge knowledge in foodscience through our leading internationalresearch journal

Protect the public by establishing andmonitoring professional standardsand ethical behaviour amongst foodprofessionals

Participate in discussion on key food policyissues

Encourage learning and knowledge of foodscience in schools

Advance education and continuing

professional development (CPD) for foodprofessionals. (We are licensed to awardChartered Scientist status (CSci). n


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Why choose a career in Food Science

& Technology?

The production and distribution of food,

including agriculture, fisheries and relatedservices, is the largest and most important

economic activity in the world. The health

and welfare of people everywhere dependon good agricultural yields and on the

reliable storage, successful processing and

safe handling of all types of food. Food

professionals work in many occupations

including industry (manufacturing, retailing

and food service), universities and schools,

government, research and development,quality assurance and food law enforcement

- but whatever their occupation, their

overriding responsibility is to the consumer.

All these activities, and many others, create

a demand for well-qualified and experienced

specialists who can play their part in the

complex and increasingly sophisticated foodsupply system.

Where can I study?

This guide provides a directory of

UK universities and other institutions

that offer degrees and postgraduate

programmes of study in food related

science subjects.

What qualifications do I need to

study food science or technology?

Food Science & Technology are science

based subjects, so a good groundingin science subjects (including Food

Technology) is the best preparation.

GCSEs, A levels, BTEC Nationals, GNVQs,NVQs or Access courses can all provide an

appropriate starting point, while in some

instances mature students can make good

some of the shortfall in their qualifications

with relevant experience.

Qualifications rangefrom full-time, part-timeor short courses in:

Communication Food Technology Food Design and

Nutrition Food Management

and Marketing Packaging

Are you interested in food?Loughry Campus, Cookstown offers coursesfor those interested or working in the industry

For more information:Freephone: 0800 028 4291

www.cafre.ac.uk

Courses in Nutrition and Health

As we are becoming more aware of the link between diet anddisease there is a growing emphasis on the need to prevent

chronic diseases such as hear t disease and obesity, by expanding

the role of health promotion. With this increasing awareness,

it is important that the food industry is able to respond to

changing consumer demands.

Courses offered are:

BSc(Hons) Nutrition and Public Health

BSc(Hons) Food, Nutrition and Health

For more information contact:

Admissions Assistant (01484) 473867


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At this early stage in your life its important tokeep your career options open and to remainflexible - but at the same time you will wantto give some consideration to the types ofroles which you think are going to interestand satisfy you so that you can focus yourstudy and learning towards these in the mostappropriate way.

Ask yourself some simple questions about thetypes of work that motivates and interests youthe most: Do you prefer activities involving analysis

and detail or do you prefer more conceptualthinking?

Are you most motivated by practical activityor more theoretical work?

Do you prefer laboratory work, desk work orbeing on your feet in a more active role?

Do you work best on your own or with others?

Are there any activities you just wouldntwant to do?

Without needing to name a specific job, youcan start to build up a picture of the types ofrole you feel you want to aim for. Take a look

at the jobs shown on the opposite page. Theseare just a selection of the many jobs within theworld of food science and technology whichyou could consider you may want to circlesome of those that interest you the most andwhich you want to find out more about. n

One of the great aspects of the food sector, andespecially within the subject of food science andtechnology, is that there are so many varied andexciting roles to choose from and so many pathsyou can follow to progress your career.

Choosing your

career options

Job opportunitiesQuality technician

Safety Evaluation Officer

Technical Services Manager

Production Manager

Compliance Officer Auditor

Development Chef

Nutritionist

Health & Safety Manager

Logistics Director

Refrigeration Engineer

Safety Evaluation Officer

Process Technologist

Chemist

Microbiologist

Sensory Analyst

Training Manager

Quality Systems Manager

Supplier Assurance Manager

Buyer

Production Team Leader

Business Development Manager

Procurement Director

Packaging Technologist

Environmental Technician

Raw Materials Technician

Hygienist

Toxicologist

Laboratory Manager

Technical Sales

Distribution Planning Manager

Legal Compliance Manager

Engineer


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See how wecan help

your careerto grow

Undergraduate degreesBSc Food Science

BSc Food Studies and Nutrition

BSc Nutrition

Masters degreesMSc Food Quality and Innovation

MSc Food Science

MSc Food Science (Food Biotechnology)

MSc Food Science and Nutrition

MSc Nutrition

PhD opportunitiesFood Chemistry and Biochemistry

Food Colloids

Nutrition

School of Food Science

and Nutrition

The study of food is an exciting, dynamicand expanding area to be in - full ofpractical, technical and intellectualchallenges.

The School of Food Science and Nutritionat Leeds is well equipped, with leadingacademics in food and nutrition, andcutting-edge facilities, to meet thesechallenges.

With teaching and research that areconsistently rated at the highest level ourdegree courses are recognised around

the world for their rigour and content.They are exciting and demanding, andwill provide you with the transferableskills and scientic understanding thatyou need to develop a successful andrewarding career.

Whether you go on to work in thefood industry, research or a regulatoryauthority, there is a world of opportunityfor students qualied in this area.

Our graduates can be found in leadingjobs all over the world.

www.food.leeds.ac.uk

Our degree courses will help youunderstand food and the impact it

has on our health and wellbeing.


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1. Passion for learning you must neverstop learning. Whether it be formal trainingin certain accreditation standards or even

just new ways of working, it is essential thatfoodies keep learning. IFST is a great sourceof learning especially for those needing

to maintain CPD (Continual ProfessionalDevelopment).

2. Focus & specialism Taking a generalistdegree or one with limited food content maymean that you enter the industry withoutspecific or in depth knowledge of foodscience. Making a choice during your degreeto specify a route or choosing a degree witha clear job/discipline outcome helps secureemployment.

3. Be realistic after you graduate, youwill not get a jobs as a manager. Thereis a ladder and it needs to be workedup. Dont under estimate starting at thebottom, learning the basics and building

on this. Show eagerness and take on extraresponsibility and you will do well.

4. Experience is everything take up everyopportunity to get as much experience bothpaid and unpaid during your degree. If thereis opportunity for work experience then do

it. Think seriously about taking a sandwichyear. Most people can get a decent degreeclassification but what makes a CV standout in the pile is some great experience.

5. Love food There will always be a UKfood industry because people dont justeat food to survive, they eat for pleasure.Remember that youre not making widgetsbut food for people to enjoy. There isnothing like the feeling you get when you

see a product you worked on making itonto the shelf. Having pride in your workand a passion is what changes a job fromsomething you turn up to do into a careerand all the rewards this brings. n

You want to securethat first job to get you

into an industry thatoffers great rewards andsatisfaction.Here are 5 top tips tohelp you stand out fromthe crowd

Top tips for

impressingrecruiters


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Food safety and nutrition experts at theUniversity of Central Lancashire (UCLan)have pooled their knowledge to forma research institute that will work in

collaboration with industry bodies.

The International Institute of NutritionalSciences and Applied Food Safety Studies(iINSAFSs) draws together expertise fromacross the University to advance thepromotion, teaching and research of foodsafety and nutrition.

Staff within the Institute work closelywith organisations outside of the Universityincluding local charities, international NGOs,the food industry, environmental healthdepartments, and the NHS.

The team has already built up a portfolioof successful projects and bids, a keyexample being the Abaseen Foundationproject, which won the Times Higher

Education International Collaboration of theYear Award 2010.

Dr Nicola Lowe, who co-directs theinstitute with Dr Carol Wallace, commented:

Our vision for this new Institute is that it

will provide an environment to enhance the

synergy between academics within UCLan

and external partners, that will enable us

build on our international reputation andfurther develop our research, teaching and

knowledge transfer activities in areas that

have a practical application and can bring

about sustainable change.

The Institute also focuses on advancing

careers. It offers both undergraduate

degrees and part-time postgraduate CPD

opportunities, such as the eLearningprogrammes in food safety management

and maternal and infant nutrition.

Commercial organisations can also

access expertise to focus on targeted

projects and issues that enable them to

enhance and ensure their ability to operate

at optimum levels.

If you have any questions about iINSAFSs

please email:

Dr Nicola Lowe: [email protected]

or Dr Carol Wallace: [email protected]

UCLan advances food and nutrition teaching and research


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WHENI was at

schoolI wassponsoredby my

local Nestlefactory to

go on the 6thform summer

school at ReadingUniversity. I actually thoughtit sounded so good I did thedegree too!

The lectures gave essentialbackground knowledge on ahuge range of subjects and thefocus on training in the foodIndustry really appealed to me.I had 4 placements in the foodindustry in quite different areas from canning to frozen fishpies, chocolate to live lobsters!

I later joined the Marks &

Spencer Graduate trainingscheme which continued my

education and provided afantastic place to build up anetwork.

I most enjoyed being in thefactory so after 3 years I wentto work for Katsouris FreshFoods as Quality Managerfor a large site. I faced thechallenge of managing a teamof 12 Quality Controllers andhandling day-to-day quality

problems in a busy and variedproduction environment.Later I went to work for

a privately owned sandwichbusiness as Technical Manager.In this role, I improved andupdated the quality systems,recruited a new team of Qualityauditors and was responsiblefor areas as diverse as budgets,

customer liaison and training.I then went on to be

Technical Manager for a Geestfactory in Spain making fruitsalads for M&S. I also learntSpanish and even got a tan!

Today, I am TechnicalManager at Dominos PizzaGroup where I now haveresponsibility for food safety,legality and quality for allproducts, right from bought-infood and packaging ingredients

to the fresh dough we make.Im constantly using all theknowledge Ive built up throughmy career so far and its neverdull!

There are so manyopportunities in the foodindustry to keep developingyourself and others, it certainlynever gets boring. n

CAREERS SPOTLIGHT: Clare Harris

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WITHa chef as a father,food has always played an

important role in my lifeand when I found out itwas possible to study FoodScience as a degree it seemedtoo good to be true. Here wasa way for me to combine thesciences I so enjoyed studyingwith my passion for food.

I studied Food Science atReading University and reallyenjoyed the variety the course

offered food processing,chemistry of food systems,microbiology, etc. The icecream practical particularlysticks in my mind!!

My first job was with GlaxoSmithKline working on NPD(new product development)including the global Horlicksdrink. It was fascinating to see

how differentcountries

consumedHorlicks fordifferentreasons forenergy in somemarkets, to helpsleep in others.

I moved toingredient supplier NationalStarch Food Innovation,heading up their Technical

Service Team in the UK& Ireland. This involvedworking with customersin their developmentkitchens, attending trials intheir factories or analysingsamples of their products.We could work on any typeof food product custard,ready meals, pet food,

cakes - making ita fascinating and

challenging role.An internalmove withinNSFI took me to

a European role,developing a portfolio

of ingredients for use inthe Bakery industry. Travelto customers across Europehas taken me to places asfar a field as Kiev, Milan,

rural France and Glasgow!A product I had developed,N-Dulge FR, was the winnerof Most Innovative FoodIngredient of the Year & theBakery Innovation of the

Year Awards at FiE 2009, thehighest accolade in the FoodIndustry and something I amvery proud of.n

CAREERS SPOTLIGHT: Alison Knight


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POST Fellowship


POST is the UK Parliaments in-house sourceof independent, balanced and objectiveanalysis of public policy issues relatingto science and technology, providinginformation to the Houses of Lordsand Commons. Food science is a multi-disciplinary area, and there are many diverseareas of close interest to policy e.g. globalfood production, nanotechnology, GM andfood labelling.

Nancy Acosta won the IFST Fellowship towork at the Parliamentary Office of Science& Technology (POST) for three months. Thisis an account of her time there.

I was a PhD Student at the Universityof Birmingham researching Food Safety,Hygiene & Management.

POST asked me to provide the Members ofParliament (MPs) with impartial informationrelating to the importance of Food Hygiene

Standards in Public Health. My main dutywas to write a short briefing document onFood Hygiene Standards, to anticipatepolicy implications for Parliamentarians.

In my particular case, the briefing

described the enforcement of a EuropeanCommission Regulation using a particularapproach and to examine the options toimprove food hygiene among businesses inthe UK.

The work that I have done has vastlyincreased my knowledge of policy issues onfood hygiene. In order for me to compose anaccurate and up to date report, I interviewedpeople from vary ing national regulators

and professional bodies. Meeting with allof these individuals gave me the abilityto extend my networking, which will beinvaluable when attending future seminarsand meetings.

The opportunity of working within theUK Parliament really has been a dreamcome true and a big achievement for mepersonally. It has been a fascinating andinteresting experience, and as a member

of Parliamentary Staff, I am given theopportunity to watch live debates andattend other meetings within the House.This is an opportunity that most people willnever get. n

Each year, IFST sponsors a 3-month

Fellowship for a PhD student at

the Parliamentary Office of

Science & Technology (POST).

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At just 18, IFST membership for students is amazing value for money

Dont miss out join IFST today!For more information about membership visit our website at

www.ifst.orgMore information and application packs are available fromErin Taylor: [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 7603 6316 (ext 1)

Getahead

Getconnected

Invest in

your future join IFST

Planning a career in foodscience and technology?

Then join IFSTand invest inyour future.

Membershipprovides manybenefits andopportunities tohelp you developyour knowledgeand experienceboth now and in thefuture including free

or discounted publicationsand reduced rates for conferences andseminars.IFST is the leading professionalqualifying body for food scientistsand technologists in Europe and is aregistered educational charity. IFSTqualifications are universally recognisedas a sign of competency and integrity.

With members working in industry,academia, R&D, government andenforcement, IFST provides a network ofinvaluable personal contacts.

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Learningafter uni life long learning

How do food professionals keep up to date?

They do this by Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD). What is CPD? CPD isthe means by which professionals maintain,improve and broaden their knowledgeand skills and develop the personalqualities required in their working lives. Itis process for setting yourself objectivesfor development and then charting yourprogress towards achieving them. Its aboutwhere you want to be, and how you plan to

get there.Joining a professional body, such as the

Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST),can help you manage your own learningand growth by offering a combination of

approaches, ideas and techniques.Through IFST, you can also work towards

becoming a Chartered Scientist, whichrepresents a single chartered mark forall scientists, recognising high levels ofprofessionalism and competence in scienceacross all scientific and related sectors.

To be a Chartered Scientist you must beable to demonstrate various competenciesincluding the ability to deal with complexissues and communicate your conclusionsto a range of audiences; show originality in

problem solving and substantial autonomyin planning and implementing tasks andadvance your knowledge, understanding andcompetence throughout your career by acommitment to CPD. n


The food industry is a fast moving and innovative

sector and as a food professional your learningexperience wont stop when you leave universityor even when you have completed a graduatetraining programme. Your learning shouldcontinue for the whole of your working life.

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Get Involved

Join IFST on FacebookIncrease your knowledge by receiving regularnews updates and interesting snippets to helpyou with your studies. Connect with other IFSTmembers and widen your network

Attend members eventsIFST and its branches hold regular events formembers, including the annual lecture at The

Royal Society and opportunities to visit foodfactories. Catch up with IFST events and allother key events from other organisationsthrough FoodEvents online at www.ifst.org

Be in the knowKick off your professional development andimpress future employers by reading IFSTs

journals, discounted publications and visit thewebsite for the latest information on key topics

Win a travel bursaryWin sponsorship through a branch prizeto attend the IFST spring conference or

other major event, and attend lectures andworkshops from world-renowned foodprofessionals. n

As a member of IFST, there are many opportunities to getinvolved locally, nationally and internationally you can takepart and exchange ideas, knowledge and experiences.


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For more information and to download a course leaflet. please visit:

www.hollings.mmu.ac.uk/foodmasters

Msc Food and NutritionMsc Nutrition and HealthMsc International Food Management

If you are interested in furthering your studies withan industry relevant practical course, then one of our

exciting Food Masters courses could be right for you!The courses can all be studied on a full or part-time basis. They have been designed

with a practical element and aim to prepare you for senior managemet roles or further

study in the form of a PhD.

The course has given me an insight into lots of issues, including the health

implications faced by different social economic groups and the biochemical

explanations of health problems. The practical sessions are fun and informative

showing how certain foods are important for people with specific conditions.

Binesh, MSc Nutrition and Health


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Why choose

a career infood science

You may be a bright sparkwhen it comes to science,

but are you in the dark whenknowing what to do

with your sciencequalifications?

Why dont youconsider a career

as a food scientist

or food technologist?

People are more concerned than ever abouthealthy eating, therefore having suitablyskilled and qualified food scientists and food

technologists is vital to ensure that the food weeat is safe and of the highest quality.

Being a food scientist or food technologistin the food manufacturing industry is exciting,varied and rewarding. If you love science andhave a keen interest in issues around foodpreservation, development and safety, one ofthese could be the career for you.

Food scientists and food technologists havetwo separate roles but some duties of their

jobs often overlap.

What is a food scientist?Food scientists develop new food products,design processes to produce foods, packaging

materials, study shelf-life and carry outmicrobiological and chemical testing. Foodscientists can also look at the production of aparticular food product and its properties.Food scientists are involved in many areasof food production, including: product development - the invention of new

food products quality assurance of both raw materials

and food products. For example, analysing

ingredients as they enter a factory to makesure they have not come into contact withdangerous chemicals

food packaging - the study of howpackaging is used to preserve food after it



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has been processed and contain it throughdistribution

research into food safety

food preservation food physics examining the physicalaspects of food (such as creaminess andtexture)

What is a Food technologist?Food technologists develop ways toprocess and package food to ensure safety,convenience and taste. They may also convertraw foodstuffs into food products within alarge and busy manufacture environment.As a food technologist you may work onexisting and newly discovered ingredientsand technologies to invent new recipes andconcepts, as well as modifying existing foods,for example ready meals and fat-free products.

Your role may involve producing sampleproducts, as well as conducting experiments.

You could also be involved in designing themachinery and processes for making productswith a consistent colour, flavour and texture.

Main duties include: researching current consumer markets and

latest technologies to develop new products

checking and improving quality controlprocesses, from the raw material stagethrough to the finished product

addressing issues of food safety and security supporting food inspection and hygiene

agencies

Whats it like to work in the foodmanufacturing industry?With your science qualifications, wouldnt itbe great to work in a sector which is at thecutting edge of science and technologyand research and development? As a foodscientist or food technologist you willuse your expertise in biology, chemistry,physics, biochemistry, microbiology andbiotechnology. Additional work mayinclude chemical engineering, toxicology,statistics, production planning, supply chainmanagement, marketing, consumer researchand financial management.

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Having graduated with aMasters degree in Chemistryfrom Liverpool University,I chose to apply to UnitedBiscuits as it seemed a greatopportunity to use theskills I had acquired whilststudying in a fast-paced andprofessional company. UnitedBiscuits has an impressiveportfolio of well-knownbrands and products, andthis also attracted meto the company. Duringthe recruitment processI was able to meet many

people who became mycolleagues and formed newfriendships. Despite the sizeof the company, it struck mehow open and welcoming

everyone is within UB.As an ingredients

technologist, mostof my day-to-daywork is centred ontrialling alternativeingredients for bothnew and establishedproducts. This involvesrunning test bakes,contacting suppliersand liaising with factoriesabout implementing possiblechanges. The graduateprogramme has also helpedme to develop key skills that

are important to my role andallowed me to concentrateon my personal development.

What I particularly enjoyabout my role is the fact

that it gives me a chance tounderstand the products

I work with in much finerdetail, and seeing whatimpact the changes I make tothe recipes have on the finalproduct. n

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There are also good long termcareer prospects in the foodindustry. Food manufacturersindicate that the average lengthof time their employees staywith them is 9 years*, indicatinga high level of stability inemployment. (*Value of Foodand Drink Manufacturing To the

UK Report to the FDF by theUniversity of Cambridge Institute

for Manufacturing - July 2010)

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PAUL MCKNIGHT, researchand development manager,Macphie of Glenbervie.

My passion for foodbegan at an early age.I studied for a BSc inConsumer ProductManagement at RobertGordon University,Aberdeen, and worked as a

chef to pay my way throughmy course.

I worked in productdevelopment for a numberof food companies before

joining Macphie as afood technologist sevenyears ago. Macphieis committed toinnovation andinvests heavily in

the pursuit of newideas, ingredientsand technologies.I enjoy working in

this fast-paced environment,creating the next generationof exciting food products,packaging and processes.

My role involves tacklingdiverse technical challengesincluding new products,packaging and processdevelopment. Every projectis unique and no two days

are the same.I work alongside ourpilot plant, bakers, chefs,marketing, quality andproduction colleagues.

Macphie has a numberof collaborative projectswith academic and researchinstitutes, allowing us toensure our research &development capturesexternal insight and cuttingedge science I manage anumber of these.

I love seeing products I

have developed on the shelf.My proudest achievementhas been developing ournew DeviliShh range ofdesserts.

I have been able todevelop my career withinMacphie gaining newskills and food scienceexpertise. I now manage tworesearch and development

technologists. I wouldthoroughly recommend thefood industry to anyoneconsidering their careeroptions. n

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How much do I get paid?

starting salaries for foodscientists and technologistscan be between 20,000and 25,000 a year

with experience andincreased responsibilities,this can rise to between30,000 and 45,000

Further Development/TrainingOnce you start work, your employer mayprovide in-house training, often as part of agraduate trainee scheme.

You may also be encouraged and financiallysupported through external short courses in

subjects such as food hygiene, meatsafety or sales and marketing.

If your role includes foodsafety, you may need to takea qualification awarded byan organisation such as

the Chartered Institute ofEnvironmental Health (CIEH)

or the Royal Society for PublicHealth (RSPH).

Food and Drink Federation

About usThe Food and DrinkFederation (FDF) is thevoice of the UK food anddrink industry, the largestmanufacturing sector in

the country.

Our sector directly employsalmost 440,000 people, and as

many as 1.2 million in related food services;it accounts for 15% of the UKs totalmanufacturing sector by value; and itis an invaluable partner to Britishagriculture, buying two thirds ofwhat farmers produce.

Our membershipcomprises manufacturersof all sizes as well as tradeassociations dealing withspecific sectors of the

industry.We help our

members operate in anappropriately regulatedmarketplace to maximisetheir competitiveness.We communicate

our industrys valuesand concerns to

Government,

regulators, consumersand the media. We alsowork in partnership withkey players in the food chainto ensure our food is safe andthat consumers can have trust in it.

FDF is playing a key role inattracting young people into careersin the UK food and drink sector byillustrating the stimulating, innovative

and varied opportunities that areavailable in the industry. n

Somehelpful websites

Food and Drink Federation (FDF)- www.fdf.org.uk

- the member organisation that representsthe UKs biggest manufacturing sector, the

food and drink industry.

Improve- www.improveltd.co.uk

- the Sector Skills Council for the food anddrink manufacturing industry in the UK. The

website will give you adviceon the qualifications required

for careers inthe sector.


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UK universities & colleges offering food related science degrees

Aberdeen

Robert Gordon University Uwww.rgu.ac.uk

Universit y of Aberdeen Uwww.abdn.ac.uk

Askham Bryan

Askham Bryan College Uwww.askham-bryan.ac.uk

Ayr

Scottish Agricultural College(SAC) U, Pwww.sac.ac.uk

Bath

Bath Spa University Uwww.bathspa.ac.uk

University of Bath Uwww.bath.ac.uk

Belfast

Queens Universit y U, Pwww.qub.ac.uk

Birmingham

Aston University Uwww.aston.ac.uk

Birmingham City Universit y Uwww.bcu.ac.uk

Universit y Colllege Birmingham Uwww.bcftcs.ac.uk

Universit y of Birmingham Pwww.birmingham.ac.uk

Bradford

Bradford College Uwww.bradfordcollege.ac.uk

University of Bradford Uwww.bradford.ac.uk

Brentford

Universit y of West London F, Uwww.uwl.ac.uk

Brighton

University of Brighton Uwww.brighton.ac.uk

Bristol

University of Bristol Uwww.bristol.ac.uk

Universit y of the West of England Uwww.uwe.ac.uk

Cambridge

Anglia Ruskin Universit y Uwww.anglia.ac.uk

Universit y of Cambridge Uwww.cam.ac.uk

Cardiff

Cardiff MetropolitanUniversit y F, U, Pwww3.uwic.ac.uk/English/Pages/home2.aspx

Cardiff University Uwww.cardiff.ac.uk

Chelmsford

Writ tle College Uwww.writtle.ac.uk

Cheshire

Reaseheath College F

www.reaseheath.ac.uk/wordpress/?page_id=1464

Chester

University of Chester Uwww.chester.ac.uk

Cirencester

Royal Agricultural College Uwww.rac.ac.uk

Coleraine

Universit y of Ulster U, Pwww.ulster.ac.uk

Cranfield

Cranfield University Pwww.cranfield.ac.uk

Dundee

The University of AbertayDundee U, Pwww.abertay.ac.uk

Universit y of Dundee Uwww.dundee.ac.uk

Edinburgh

Heriot-Watt University Uwww.hw.ac.uk/

Enniskillen, Antrim and Cookstown

CAFRE F, Uwww.cafre.ac.uk/index.htm

Glasgow

City of Glasgow College Fwww.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/

Glasgow Caledonian University U, Pwww.gcu.ac.uk

Guildford

University of Surrey Uwww.surrey.ac.uk

Huddersfield

Universit y of Huddersfield U, Pwww.hud.ac.uk/

Hull

Universit y of Hull Uwww.hull.ac.uk

Keele

Keele Universit y Uwww.keele.ac.uk

Kent

University of Kent Uwww.kent.ac.uk

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Kingston upon Thames

Kingston University Uwww.kingston.ac.uk/

Lancaster

Lancaster University Uwww.lancs.ac.uk

Leeds

Leeds Metropolitan University Uwww.leedsmet.ac.uk

University of Leeds U, Pwww.food.leeds.ac.uk/

Leicester

University of Leicester Uwww.le.ac.uk

Liverpool

Liverpool John Moores University Uwww.ljmu.ac.uk

University of Liverpool Uwww.liv.ac.uk

London

Imperial College London Uwww.imperial.ac.uk

London Metropolitan University U, Pwww.londonmet.ac.uk

London South Bank Universit y U, P

www.lsbu.ac.uk

University College London Uwww.ucl.ac.uk

University of Roehampton Uwww.roehampton.ac.uk

University of Westminster Uwww.wmin.ac.uk

London, Chatham Maritime

University of Greenwich Uwww.gre.ac.uk

Loughborough

Loughborough University Uwww.lboro.ac.uk

The Universit y of Nottingham U, Pwww.nottingham.ac.uk/

Manchester

Manchester MetropolitanUniversit y U, Pwww.hollings.mmu.ac.uk

Universit y of Manchester Uwww.manchester.ac.uk

Middlesbrough

Teesside Universit y Uwww.tees.ac.uk

Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle Universit y Uwww.ncl.ac.uk/afrd/

Northumbria University U, Pwww.northumbria.ac.uk

Newport, Shropshire

Harper Adams UniversityCollege F, U, Pwww.harper-adams.ac.uk

Norwich

Universit y of East Anglia U

www.uea.ac.uk

Nottingham

Nottingham Trent Universit y Uwww.ntu.ac.uk/food

Oxford

Oxford Brookes University Uwww.brookes.ac.uk

Oxford University Uwww.ox.ac.uk

The Open University Uwww.open.ac.uk

PershoreWarwickshire College F, Uwww.warwickshire.ac.uk

Plymouth

Plymouth University Uwww.plymouth.ac.uk

Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth Uwww.port.ac.uk

Preston

Universit y of Central Lancashire Pwww.uclan.ac.uk

Reading

Universit y of Reading U, Pwww.reading.ac.uk/food/

Salford

Universit y of Salford Uwww.salford.ac.uk

Sheffield

Sheffield Hallam University U, Pwww.shu.ac.uk

The Universit y of Sheffield Uwww.shef.ac.uk

Spalding

Universit y of Lincoln F, U, Pwww.lincoln.ac.uk/holbeach/

Stoke Climsland

Duchy College Fwww.cornwall.ac.uk/duchy/index.php?page=_Home

Swansea

Swansea Metropolitan Universit y Pwww.smu.ac.uk

Warrington

University of Chester Uwww.chester.ac.uk

Wolverhampton

Universit y of Wolverhampton U

www.wlv.ac.uk


Key to abbreviations: F= Foundation degrees U= Undergraduate degrees P= postgraduate degrees


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I studied Food Science and Economics withMarketing at Reading University. This allowedme to indulge in my passion for food, whilststudying it at the same time, perfect!After graduating I worked in the TechnicalServices department at United Biscuits for 18months before moving to Tesco as a TechnicalManager for Poultry. I have been workingat Tesco for 4 years and now manage 2Technologists with one of them lookingafter turkey (always a busy time aroundChristmas!), and fresh sauces. The otherTechnologist completed an industry yearwith us in 2008, they have since been placedon our Graduate Leadership Programmeand now looks after BBQ, Breaded productsand the Simply Cook range. My mainresponsibility is for food safety, legality andthe quality of products from farm to fork.We work really hard to continually review

and develop our products using the latesttechnologies to exceed our customersexpectations. People ask me what an averageweek looks like however no day is ever thesame. One day I may be tasting the latestfood trends with our chefs and developers,the next doing focus groups with ourcustomers or I may even have mywellies on visiting farms. I spenda lot of time in factories both in

the UK and abroad, whetherits to complete an audit,to approve new suppliersor to launch newinnovative products tothe market. Developingand launching theseproducts givesme a great senseof achievement,

especially when I see iton our shelves or evenbetter when we win anaward!

CAREERS SPOTLIGHT: Nicola Crowson

The training and support that I have hadthroughout my time at Tesco has been superb,I am currently on a Women in Leadershipprogram that helps support women drive theircareers through strategic leadership up throughthe ranks of large businesses. I have an excitingcareer path that looks to manage large teamsand projects to help drive the business forward.The food industry is full of opportunities and

there is never a dull moment! n

Developing and

launching these products

gives me a great sense ofachievement, especially

when I see it on our

shelves or even better

when we win an award!



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Food Technology at Tesco - Welwyn Garden City or Cheshunt

As the worlds third-largest retailer, opportunities dont come much bigger than at Tesco. Our Product

Technology teams ensure that all our own-brand food products are not just safe and legal, but also of the

best possible quality for the price. In fact, our quest for quality has helped us win numerous industry awards.Join us, and well give you the best start to your career with real responsibility that gives you exposure to all

aspects of the role everything from product development to supplier management.

We offer industrial placements and places on our graduate programme, so, if youve graduated in, or are

studying, a Food Science/Technology course and can demonstrate genuine business skills, find out more

and apply online.

Pick the right environment for growth.

www.tesco-graduates.com

Tesco is an equal opportunities employer.


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We wish you the very best in your future career

and hope that we can support you through

some of our other activities as you progress.

Why arewe associated

with this directory

One of the best ways we can do this is tohelp attract the very best graduates to thesector by show-casing some of the optionsavailable to you and the best routes forgaining the necessary level of qualification orexperience.

There are many misconceptions andmisunderstandings about some aspects offood science and technology and we hope

that through this guide you will be able toget a much clearer picture about the breadthof exciting and demanding roles there areout there for you to consider. Competitionfor good roles is always going to be strongbut within these pages you will hopefullygain some useful guidance and tips on howto give yourself the best possible chance atthe start of your career. n

The Institute of Food Science &Technology is very pleased to be involved

in the creation of this Graduate Guide.An important element of the work we

do is about raising the standards ofprofessionalism within the food science

and technology sector.

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3663 FoodsTerence McMaw (Marketing)T: 0370 3663 100E: terencemcmaw@366 3.co.uk

3663 FoodsJulie (HR)T: 0370 3663 100E: [email protected]

3M United Kingdom PLCElisa Fois (Corrosion Protection Products)3M Northallerton, Standard WayNorthallerton, Norw th YorkshireDL6 2XA, UKT: 01609 780170E: [email protected]

Advanced Food SafetyRussell Parry (Director)T: 01257 254 999E: [email protected]

AEDASCatherine Johnson (Marketing)T: 0161 828 7900E: [email protected]

Allied BakeriesAlex Fields (HR)T: 01628 764 300

ASDALucy Cowham (Head of The Graduate Team)Leeds, UKT: 0113 826 2155E: [email protected]

Bel UKJackie Murphy (HR)T: 01622 774800E: [email protected]

BiocoteAnita Chumber (Marketing)T: 01902 824 450E: [email protected]

Birds EyeKate Salisbury (HR )T: 0208 918 3200E: [email protected]

British SugarJane BunneyT: 01733 563171E: [email protected]

Britvic PlcLeila MostefaInnovation MngrT: 01245 261871E: [email protected]

Brunel HealthcareTom Hatton (Marketing)William Nadin Way,SwadlincoteDE11 0BB, UKT: 01283 228300E: [email protected]

Cadbury PlcTaz Bainbridge(PA to Science/Technology Director)

T: 01895 615 000E: [email protected]

Campden BRILeighton JonesT: 01386 842 000E: [email protected]

Cargill PlcSally Easterbrook (HR )T: 0161 886 3257E: [email protected]

Chat Moss HerbsBarton Moss Road,

Eccles, ManchesterM30 7RL, UKT: 0161 787 8338 F: 0709 284 6506E: [email protected]: [email protected]

Co-opRachel Rotheram (HR Recruitment)T: 0161 834 1212E: [email protected]

Coca ColaT: 0208 237 3000

Dairy CrestJodie Streeter (HR)Technical Development CentreCruginton, TelfordTF6 6HY, UKT: 01372 472 200E: [email protected]

DanoneT: 0208 799 5800

DeloitteDeborah (Sponsorship/Marketing)2 New Street SquareLondon EC4A 3BZ, UKT: 20 7936 3000 F: 44 20 7583 1198

Diageo plcDebbie Harris (HR )

Lakeside Drive, Park RoyalLondon NW107H, UKT: 020 8978 6000

Dr OetkerDr. Oetker (UK) Ltd4600 Park Approach Thorpe Park,Leeds LS15 8GB, West Yorkshire, UKT: 0113 823 1400E: [email protected]

Eclipse Scientific GroupSally Treen (HR)T: 01924 499 776E: [email protected]

EvershedsParmjit Singh (Food Specialist)United KingdomT: 0845 497 1410E: [email protected]

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Exponent InternationalAndy Bennett (Food Department)The Lenz, Hornbeam ParkHarrogate, North YorkshireHG2 8RE, UKT: 01332 868 001 F: 01423 810431

E: [email protected]

Finchley FoodsShabbirT: 020 8248 6865E: [email protected]

Findus Group LimitedAmanda Curry (HR)Floor 7, 350 Euston RoadLondon NW1 3A X, UKT: 0207 554 2600E: [email protected]

Focus Management ConsultantsNicole Moloney (Recruitment)Focus ManagementExchange House, Albert RoadBollington, CheshireSK10 5HS, UKT: 01625 560778E: [email protected]

Food NorthwestDarren Hill (Marketing Manager)Food NorthwestThe Heath Business & Technical ParkRuncorn, CheshireWA7 4QX, UKT: 01928 511 011 F: 01928 581330E: [email protected]

Food Standards AgencyJalal Ahmed (Chief Scientist Team)T: 0207 276 8759E: [email protected]

General MillsEllen Pingree (HR)T: 01895 201 100E: [email protected]

Go Food Industry.comT: 01472 311 331

Golden WonderAndy Simmons (HR)T: 01724 281222

Graduate-jobs.comChris May/Gerry WyattUnited KingdomT: 020 7609 5400E: [email protected]: [email protected]

Griffith LaboratoriesLou Herbert (HR )Somercotes, Cotes Park EstateSomercotes, DerbyshireDE55 4NN, UKT: 01773 837 000

GSKRebecca Irving (Graduate HR)T: 020 8047 5000E: [email protected]

HariboJulie Baker (Technology)HARIBO Dunhills (Pontefract) PLC26 Front Street, Pontefract,West Yorkshire WF8 1NJ, EnglandT: 01977 600 266E: [email protected]

HeinzMandana Arbabi (HR/Talent Team)T: 0208 573 7757 / 020 8848 267 2E: [email protected]

High Speed TrainingGaryHigh Speed Training Limited

Round Foundry Media CentreFoundry Street,Leeds LS11 5QP, UKT: 0845 388 [email protected]

IcelandMichelleT: 01244 843 926

Improve LtdWill Bailes (Assis tant Brand Manager)The National Skills Academy forFood and Drink ManufacturingGround Floor, Providence House2 Innovation Close, HeslingtonYork YO10 5ZF, UKT: 0845 644 0448E: [email protected]: [email protected]

Innocent ltdClaire Ball (HR )Fruit Towers1 The Goldhawk EstateBrackenbury RoadLondon W6 0BA, UKT: 020 8600 3939 F: 020 8600 3940E: [email protected]: [email protected]

Institute of Food Research/BBSRCHelen Sibley (Graduate Education)Norwich Research Park,Graduate Studies Office,John Innes CentreColney, Norwich NR4 7UA, UKT: 01603 255000 F: 01603 507723E: [email protected]

Jarvis JohnsonFred Roberts (Ops Director/Recruitment)Jarvis Johnson Ltd12 Heather Court,Shaw Wood Business ParkShaw Wood Way, Doncaster,South Yorkshire DN2 5YL, UKT: 08443 351 869E: [email protected]

John West Foods LtdJoanne CarlinLancaster House, Tithebarn StreetLiverpool, MerseysideL2 2GA, UKT: 0151 236 5465

F: 0151 243 6200

KellogsFaye Young (HR)T: 0161 869 2000E: [email protected]

Kerry Foods UKCaroline Bevan (Recruitment)T: 01784 430 777E: [email protected]

KPI Recruitment LtdRobert Ding6 Beaverhall Road

Edinburgh EH7 4JE, UKT: 0131 558 1890E: [email protected]: [email protected]

Kraft FoodsHannah Shepphard (HR )T: 01242 236 101 / 01295 264 43 3E: [email protected]

Leatherhead FoodRuth Thompson (HR Manager)T: 01372 822 351E: [email protected]

LidlLidl UK GmbH19 Worple Road, LondonSW19 4JS, UKT: 08704 441 234

LycoRed LimitedAlison Gladwin (HR)Nutriblend HousePriory Park, Mills RoadAylesford ME20 7PP, UKT: +44 01622 713700 F: +44 01622 713745E: [email protected]

Mack MultiplesJudie Whittaker (Marketing)M & W Mack LimitedTransfesa Road, Paddock WoodKent TN12 6UT, UKT: 01892 835577 F: 01892 831255

Marchwood Scientific ServicesRebecca Leggett (Director)T: 02380 669 126E: [email protected]

Marks and SpencerHelen Alkin (Graduate Mngmnt)T: 0208 718 6209E: [email protected]

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Mars FoodIan Roberts (Graduates)T: 01553 692 222E: [email protected]

Match Tech RecruitmentKate Grieveson (Marketing)Matchtech Group plc1450 ParkwaySolent Business ParkWhiteley, FarehamHampshire PO15 7AF, UKT: 01489 898 989E: [email protected] FoodsMcCain Foods (GB) LtdFREEPOST NEA 11518, ScarboroughNorth Yorkshire YO11 3BR, UKT: 01723 584141

McDonalds Restaurants LtdRebecca Williams (HR)Central Recruitment Team, 11-59 High RdEast Finchley, London N2 8AW, UKT: 020 8700 7007E: [email protected]

Memory Lane Cakes/Finsbury Food GroupSarah Williams (Marketing)Memory Lane Cakes Ltd,Maes Y Coed RoadCardiff CF14 4XR, UKT: 029 2035 7500E: [email protected]

More PeoplePeter Hunt (Director)Acanthus House, 10a Belton StreetStamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2EF, UKT: 01780 480 530E: [email protected]

Morrisons PlcJulie Chiverton (Media Buyer -recruitment Co-ordinator)Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLCHilmore House, Gain LaneBradford BD3 7DL, UKT: 0845 611 660 0 / 72E: [email protected]

Muller DairyRob Willock (Team Leader for Development)Mller Dairy (UK ) LimitedShrewsbury Road, Market DraytonShropshire TF9 3SQ, EnglandT: 01630 692000E: [email protected]

NestleHawa Kebbay (Grad HR)T: 0208 686 33 33 - 0800 587 2121E: [email protected]

New Primebake LtdHelen Steadman (HR )Whitchurch RoadNew Hall, NantwichCheshire CW5 8DL, UKT: 01775 761 111 F: 01270 780381E: [email protected]

Nichols Plc/VimtoLynn Poole (HR)T: 01925 222 222E: [email protected]

Northern FoodsNaomi Woods (Graduate Recruitment)T: 01924 831 300E: [email protected]

People Max RecruitmentSue Griffin (MD)T: 0845 470 7700E: [email protected]

Premier FoodsCarrie Smale (Grad Schemes)T: 01727 815 850E: [email protected]

Redwood FoodsNigel Phillips (MD)The Redwood Wholefood Co. LtdRedwood House, Burkitt RoadEarlstrees Industrial EstateCorby, Northants NN17 4DT, UKT: 01536 400557 F: 01536 4088 78E: [email protected]

RSSL / Cadbury(HR)United KingdomT: 0121 486 0700E: [email protected]

SainsburysGraduate RecruitmentUnited KingdomT: 0845 603 6290E: [email protected]

Silver SpoonLeanne Porter (HR)T: 01733 422 954E: [email protected]

SMRSChris WoodhouseT: 0161 200 1444E: [email protected]

Tate and LyleSugar Quay, Lower Thames StreetLondon EC3R 6DQ, UKT: 020 7626 6525 F: 020 7623 5213E: [email protected]

TescoJade Ekland (HR)T: 01992 632 222

The Dalesman GroupJayne Robinson (Marketing)Dalesman House, Chase WayBradford BD5 8HW, UKT: 01274 758 000E: [email protected]

The Findus GroupAmanda Curry (HR)T: 01472 787878E: [email protected]

The National Skills Academyfor Food & ManufacturingSophie Leonard (Marketing)T: 0845 644 0558E: [email protected]

Thorntons PlcHelen Godley (Marketing)Thorntons PLC Head OfficeThornton Park, SomercotesAlfreton, Derbyshire DE55 4XJ, UKT: 0845 075 7565E: [email protected]

Typhoo Tea LtdP.O.Box Ch46 8XF, UKT: 0151 522 4000 F: 0151 522 4010

Unilever PlcOrla Neade (HR)T: 01372 945 647

United BiscuitsHemma Patel (HR )United Biscuits (UK ) LimitedHayes Park, Hayes End RoadHayes, Middlesex UB4 8EE, UKT: 0208 234 5000E: [email protected]

WaitroseTricia Mayers (HR)Waitrose Central OfficesSouthern Industrial Area,Bracknell, BerkshireRG12 8YA, UKT: 01344 42 4680

William Jackson FoodGroup LimitedAllan Wheelwright (HR Director)

The Riverside Building, LivingstoneRoadHessle HU13 0DZ, UKT: 01482 224 939

Yakult UK LtdCliff Moore (HR)Artemis, Odyssey Business ParkWest End Road, South RuislipMiddlesex, HA4 6Q E, UKT: 020 8842 7600E: [email protected]

Yourfoodjob.comAntony (Director)T: 01625 502 947E: [email protected]


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A-Z Index of UniversitiesAnglia Ruskin University ................................2 2

Askham Bryan College ...................................22

Aston University ...............................................22

Bath Spa University ........................................22Birmingham City University .........................22

Bradford College ..............................................22

CAFRE ..................................................................2 2

Cardiff Metropolitan University ..................22

Cardif f University .............................................22

Cit y of Glasgow College..................................22

Cranfield University .........................................22

Duchy College ....................................................23

Glasgow Caledonian University ...................2 2

Harper Adams Uni versit y College ...............2 3

Heriot-Watt University ...................................2 2

Imperial College London ................................23

Keele University ...............................................22Kingston University .........................................23

Lancaster University .......................................23

Leeds Metropolitan University ....................23

Liverpool John Moores University..............23

London Metropolitan University .................23

London South Bank University .....................23

Loughborough University ..............................23

Manchester Metropolitan University ........2 3

Newcast le University .....................................23

Northumbria University .................................2 3

Not tingham Trent University ........................23

Oxford Brookes University ............................23

Oxford University .............................................23Plymouth University ........................................23

Queens University...........................................22

Reaseheath College.........................................22

Robert Gordon University ..............................22

Royal Agricultural College .............................22

Scottish Agricultural College (SAC)...........22

Shef field Hallam University ..........................23

Swansea Metropolitan University ..............23

Teesside University .........................................23

The Open University ........................................23

The Universit y of Aber tay Dundee ..............22

The Universit y of Not tingham ......................23

The University of Shef field ............................23University College London ............................23

University Colllege Birmingham ..................22

University of Aberdeen ..................................2 2

University of Bath ............................................22

University of Birmingham ..............................22

University of Bradford ....................................2 2

University of Brighton .....................................22

University of Bristol .........................................22

University of Cambridge.................................22

University of Cen tral Lancashire .................23

University of Chester ......................................22

University of Dundee .......................................22

University of East Anglia ................................23University of Greenwich ...............................23

University of Huddersfield.............................2 2

University of Hull ..............................................22

University of Kent .............................................22

University of Leeds ..........................................23

University of Leicester ...................................23

University of Lincoln........................................2 3

University of Liverpool....................................23

University of Manchester ..............................23

University of Port smouth ...............................23

University of Reading ......................................23

University of Roehampton .............................23

University of Salford .......................................23University of Surrey .........................................22

University of the West of England ...............2 2

University of Ulster ..........................................22

University of West London ............................22

University of Wes tminster ............................23

University of Wolverhampton ......................23

Warwickshire College ....................................23

Writtle College ..................................................22

A-Z Index of Employers36 63 Foods ...................................................... 2736 63 Foods ...................................................... 27

3M Unit ed Kingdom PLC .............................. 27

Advanced Food Safe ty ................................. 27

AEDAS .............................................................. 27

All ied Baker ies ............................................... 27

ASDA ................................................................ 27

Bel UK ............................................................... 27

Biocote .............................................................27

Birds Eye .......................................................... 27

British Sugar................................................... 27

Britvic Plc........................................................ 27

Brunel Healthcare ......................................... 27Cadbury Plc.....................................................27

Campden BRI ..................................................27

Cargill Plc ........................................................ 27

Chat Moss Herbs ........................................... 27

Co- op ................................................................ 27

Coca Cola ........................................................ 27

Dairy C rest ......................................................2 7

Danone .............................................................2 7

Deloi tt e ............................................................27

Diageo plc........................................................ 27

Dr Oetker ......................................................... 27

Eclipse Scient ific Group .............................. 27

Eversheds ........................................................ 27Exponen t International ................................ 28

Finchley Foods ............................................... 28

Findus Group Limi ted ................................... 28

Focus Management Consultants .............. 28

Food Northwest .............................................28

Food Standards Agency .............................. 28

General Mills .................................................. 28

Go Food Industry.com ..................................28

Golden Wonder .............................................. 28

Gradua te- jobs.com ....................................... 28

Gri ffi th Laboratories .................................... 28

GSK ................................................................... 28

Haribo ............................................................... 28

Heinz ................................................................. 28

High Speed Training...................................... 28

Iceland .............................................................28

Improve Ltd ..................................................... 28

Innocent ltd ..................................................... 28Institute of Food Research/ BBSRC ......... 28

Jarv is Johnson ..............................................28

John Wes t Foods Ltd .................................... 28

Kelloggs ........................................................... 28

Kerr y Foods UK .............................................. 28

KPI Recruitment Ltd ..................................... 28

Kra ft Foods...................................................... 28

Leatherhead Food ......................................... 28

Lid l .....................................................................28

LycoRed Limited ............................................28

Mack Multiples .............................................. 28

Marchwood Scient ific Ser vices ...............2 8

Marks and Spencer....................................... 28Mars Food ....................................................... 29

Match Tech Recruit ment ............................. 29

McCain Foods................................................. 29

McDonalds Restaurant s L td .....................2 9

Memory Lane Cake s ..................................... 29

Finsbury Food Group .................................... 29

More People ................................................... 29

Morr isons Plc ................................................. 29

Muller Dairy ....................................................29

Nest le ............................................................... 29

New Primebake Lt d....................................... 29

Nichols Plc/ Vim to ......................................... 29

Northern F oods ..............................................2 9

People Max Recruitment.............................29

Premier Foods ................................................ 29

Redwood F oods ............................................. 29

RSSL / Cadbury ..............................................29

Sainsburys .....................................................2 9Silver Spoon.................................................... 29

SMRS ................................................................ 29

Tate and Lyle ................................................... 29

Tesco ................................................................ 29

The Dal esman Group .................................... 29

The F indus Group .......................................... 29

The National Skills Academy

for Food & Manuf acturing .......................... 29

Thorntons Plc ................................................. 29

Typhoo Tea L td ............................................... 29

Unilever Plc .....................................................29

United Biscuits .............................................. 29

Waitrose .......................................................... 29William Jackson Food

Group Limited ................................................. 29

Yakult UK Ltd ...................................................29

Yourfoodjob .com ...........................................29


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Interested in a career in Food?If the answer is yes, Liverpool John Moores University has degreecourses that may suit your needs. There are routes available in bothundergraduate and postgraduate courses listed below:

BSc (Hons) Food & Nutrition

BA (Hons) Home Economics (Food Design and Technology)

PGCE Food and Textiles Technology

If you want to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding you

already have to be able to educate others to provide a more healthy

future for the country then please contact us below.

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