Careers in the Food Industry

The food and drink industry is the UK's largest industrial employment sector, employing more than 3.2 million people in over 100,000 locations, in a wide variety of exciting and rewarding careers.

Charlotte Reynolds

Charlotte Reynolds
BSc (Hons) Food and Consumer Studies

I now work full time for my placement company.
Elizabeth Bonsall
Research Analyst, Promar International

Because I’m dyslexic I was worried that university would be too challenging. But I knew I wanted to run my own business
Melissa Strevens
Entrepreneur

For food studies, I think Harper Adams is one of the best choices. Students will get a good understanding of food right through the food chain and it is one of the few that offers a placement year
Shaun Taylor
Assistant Technician

The work placement year was one of the main reasons I chose to study at Harper Adams
Ed Groves
Development Engineer

The course covers the complete food chain from field to fork.
Sophie James
BSc (Hons) Food and Consumer Studies

When you find something which you want to do, with the help of Harper Adams you can achieve it.
David Lawe
BSc (Hons) Food and Consumer Studies

I don’t think I could have secured the job I have now or been as successful at interview without my placement work experience.
Lydia Sackett
Home Economist, Campden BRI

Placement has given me an insight into what I want to do later in life.
Holly Jones
Marketing Assistant

Being at a land-based university has not limited my job prospects one bit. For some jobs I believe it has probably put fellow students in a better position.
Paula Lobb
Technical Placement Student, Dalehead Foods

Speaking to existing students at an open day made me feel like Harper Adams was an experience that I really didn’t want to miss out on.
Niall Massingham
BSc (Hons) Food and Consumer Studies

I felt the placement year would offer a good level of experience, something a lot of companies are keen on when employing.
Emily Davies
BSc (Hons) Food, Nutrition and Well-being

Anna Bird
Supply Chain Marketing Manager, Pixley Berries (Juice) Ltd

I feel Harper Adams has given me the best opportunities, and there is always help at hand.
Harriet Blakey
BSc (Hons) Food and Consumer Studies

It is an amazing university which provides excellent tuition and facilities alongside an incredible social life.
Rachael Templeton
Development Technologist, Bakkavor

I had never in a million years expected to be doing something as adventurous as this
Jayne Bennett

The Future Leaders Programme allows graduates to move around the business carrying out completely different roles over three years.
Michelle Evans
Scholarship Student, Faccenda

Harper Adams provided me with the opportunity to experience life in a working environment at the same time as gaining an internationally recognised qualification.
Robert Boffey
Assistant Development Technologist, Adams Food Ingredients Limited