The UK's Meat Training Council (MTC) registered charity has been renamed as the Food and Drink Training and Education Council (FTC), as it expands to cover the full food supply chain.
The charity’s main objective is to advance the education of the public within the industry, increasing skills to support the UK food sector as it competes on the world stage.
A select group of food industry professionals make up its board, headed up by chairman John Proctor, the retired HR director of the Dunbia Group.
He is supported by Clare Cheney, director general of the Provision Trade Federation; Andrew Brodie, HR director for the Faccenda Group; Jane Downes, ex-Food Standards Agency (FSA); Andy McGowan, UK technical manager at IdentiGEN; Damien Murray, managing director and owner of Smithfield Murray; and Roger Reeson, retired managing director of Dewhurst Butchers.
“Since the inception of the Meat Training Council in 1986, the food industry has changed significantly,” said FTC chief executive Bill Jermey.
“It is vital that the work of our charitable training council should reflect the needs of this industry.”
The FTC will support the meat industry through sponsorship, master butcher accreditations and award ceremonies.
