Dec 1st, 2021
3 mins
This year, the Annual General Meeting was held as a virtual event on Tuesday 23rd November 2021.
We are pleased to confirm that the following board members were automatically re-elected onto the board.
Producer Representatives:
Karen McQuade, The UK Foodhall Ltd
Ian Stone, apetito Ltd
Steve Challouma, Birds Eye Ltd
Importer Representative:
Jose Neto, Cargill Protein Europe
Wholesaler Representative:
Stuart Smith, Brakes
Retailer Representative:
Richard Pike, Cook Trading Ltd
Chair of T&L Expert Group:
Vince Craig, c/o McEvoy Foods International Ltd
Chair of Audit Committee:
Helen Wright, Arco Ltd
We are also delighted that Ashley Hopwell of Hopwells Ltd has now formally been voted onto the board, having been a co-opted member for several months.
The AGM also re-confirmed that our Audit Committee members will continue to support the Federation. The committee comprises of:
Chloe Frankish, Croda (independent member)
Ali Hannaford, Paramount 21 Ltd
Helen Wright, Arco Ltd
John Young, Dawnfresh Seafoods Ltd
The AGM also confirmed a change to the BFFF’s articles of association to change the notice period for members wishing to terminate their membership from the current 7 days to three months.
Finally, as CEO, I would like to thank all the BFFF members who sit on the board and audit committee for the valuable support they give to the Federation.
