Robert Powell, Swansea – fresh food operations manager, beef & sheep farmer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHCC\u2019s Elizabeth Swancott, Senior Market Intelligence and Research and Development Officer, said: \u201cWe were totally blown away by the number and quality of applications received, and would like to congratulate the ten members who have been selected for the group.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey bring with them a wide range of expertise and knowledge from across the red meat supply chain and we look forward to providing them with a platform to share their experiences with each other. We hope that this will encourage close working between the different links in the supply chain and increase understanding of the industry\u2019s structure, challenges and opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Group member Louise Lawton said: \u201cHaving grown up on a working beef and sheep farm and now working in the butchery industry, I am looking forward to meeting leaders in Wales\u2019 meat industry, learning from their experiences, and building my own networks within the industry. The knowledge the programme has to offer will be invaluable. It will give me a real sense of the part I play in the industry and how I can communicate this to our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Auctioneer Hywel Evans said: \u201cThe programme will provide me with valuable insights into areas of the supply chain I have not yet explored in depth. Understanding these aspects will allow me to appreciate the complexities that exist in the production, processing and distribution of red meat. This knowledge will enable me in my current role to contribute more effectively to discussions and decision-making processes that impact the entire supply chain.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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