Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom
Current head of production (south) for Warrendale Wagyu Ltd. Over 10 years experience in running private cattle supply chain business. In FMCG Excellent track record in instigating, developing and maintaining business relationships in Chilled and frozen food across various categories (meat, Bbq, chilled savoury pastry, cheese, produce, vegetarian food, ready meals, value added salads) Own label and branded experience, knowledge of retailer systems Expertise of selling to most UK retailers (Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Js, Lidl, Co-op, Aldi), as well as food processors, caterers and food wholesalers. Good knowledge of beef and lamb farming, live on 3rd generation family beef farm Strong interest in primary food production, especially fresh produce and meat Good track record of attracting new business Interest in agriculture and investigating routes to market for local and small producers 2017-2025 Shropshire Councillor, including 2023-2025 Cabinet Member for Highways and Infrastructure. Specialties: Buying and selling cattle Setting up cattle supply chains from Calf rearing to through to processors and meat production Ability to hit ground running and work smartly under pressure Commercial contact with major retail outlets Profit improvement and cost saving strategies Joint business planning & relationship management NPD project management
Select Livestock is a company that specialises in the procurement, supply of and marketing of cattle. We deal in the full supply chain from supply of baby calves through to finished cattle. Currently looking for farmers to rear calves and/or grow cattle on a contract basis.