Food supply chains have had to redefine their relationships with suppliers, customers and the press. Issues such as the horsemeat scandal have tested the resilience of supply

chain relationships.

The third Big Food Group debate has attracted a panel of renowned experts. During the afternoon you will hear first-hand how dairy farmers are working positively with their supply chain

partners and how the role of the Grocery Code Adjudicator will influence supply chains. British Sugar, NSF International and the NFU will also provide an insight into their roles and views on

supply chain relationships. The afternoon session is followed by an in-depth debate between the speakers and guests.

The Big Food Group Debates are a rare opportunity to spend time deliberating some of the most important challenges in farming with leading industry professionals.

“I thought the Building Resilience (the first Big Food Group Event) discussion was really brilliant – fascinating and so informative. One of the best, if not the very best, discussion groups I have

ever attended.”

Lady Caroline Cranbrook OBE.

The Big Food Group: Can we build trust within our supply chains?

Barns Hotel, Bedford, MK44 3SA, 15th October, 3.30pm to 9.30pm

Programme

3.00pm Welcome

Each of the speakers will present a paper on the question of “what role can or should ‘trust’ play in UK food supply chains?” Each speaker will provide a view from their personal and organisation perspective.

Dinner

Over dinner the floor is opened up to allow the attendees and the speakers to explore how they see the issue of Trust.

9:30pm Finish and depart

Places for the event are limited. To book a place please contact newmarket@smithsgore.co.uk or 01638 665848. If you would like to stay overnight please arrange accommodation independently with the hotel on 01234 270044.

SpeakersChristen Tacon, Groceries Code Adjudicator

Peter Kendall, President, NFU

Mark Culloden, Head of Agricultural Operations, British Sugar

Andrew King, Farm Milk Pool Manager, Coombe Farm, AH Warren Trust

Bill Young, General Manager, NSF Agriculture

FacilitatorsMichael Mack (Smiths Gore) and Jonathan Clarke (John Innes Centre)

This training event has received RDPE Skills Funding, eligible attendees have a reduced cost attendance of £50 +VAT. For eligibility guidance please visit www.CCAlandskills.org.uk.