Episode 7

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28th Mar 2025

Recruitment and Retention in Food and Drink Manufacturing

Recruitment and retention remain among the key challenges facing the food and drink manufacturing sector. Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Terry Fennell of FDQ, Ellen Wakelam of In the Welsh Wind Distillery and Nia Griffith of Food & Drink Skills Wales to consider the role apprenticeships, traineeships and upskilling play in recruitment and retention and whether the sector’s image is stopping talent seeing it as a viable career option.  

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Food and Drink
Exploring the topics that matter to food and drink producers and suppliers in Wales.
Food and Drink is a dedicated monthly podcast addressing the key topics that matter to food and drink producers and suppliers in Wales. With a focus on innovation and opportunity, each episode delves into the pressing issues and emerging trends that impact everyone working within the sector.

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mark powney

Business News Wales is a Welsh-owned independent media and communications business with a team of journalists and storytellers located in all regions of Wales.

Our wide-ranging menu of platforms, communication services, and highly targeted distribution networks offers our clients a proven, strategically connected one-stop-shop solution for all regions and business sectors in Wales and beyond.