Andrew Hadlow
Consultant - Specialising in Technical Support for the Fresh Produce Industry @Aprotech
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WORK HISTORY
Consultant - Specialising in Technical Support for the Fresh Produce Industry @Aprotech
I have extensive experience in managing technical and ethical innovation within the fresh produce industry. Building relationships with both customers and suppliers. Worked extensively abroad to develop a supply base for one of the UK’s leading fresh produce marketing organisations. Ensuring UK retailers are provided with safe and superior quality fresh produce.ServicesTechnical and commercial support for importers/exporters internationally: Representing and supporting businesses engaged in fresh produce import and export.Ethical compliance and Social responsibility: Currently playing a significant role in who retailers choose to do business with.End-to-end traceability: Supporting the development of risk assessments and traceability systems / protocols that can provide your customers with assurance on the integrity and source of products you supply.Food Safety: Support in building and maintaining food safety systems and accreditation.Supplier Approval: Support in building and maintaining long term partnerships with suppliers and customers.Quality: Support in driving quality and ensuring that produce constantly meets customer expectations.Packaging: Supporting trials for more sustainable and innovative packaging and improved shelf life. “Sir David Attenborough has called for the world to cut back on its use of plastic in order to protect our oceans (BBC TV series, Blue Planet II )”.Audit support: Support with 2nd party audits, internal audits and preparation for 3rd party GAP/GMP audits.Farm Assessments: Quality, water, soil, biodiversity, energy, waste, IPM/crop protection etc.
EDUCATION
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Science - BS
SKILLS
ABOUT ANDREW HADLOW
A thirty-year career showcasing continued commitment to meeting targets through effective planning, communication and expertise in the import and export of fresh produce. Excellent customer relations and interpersonal skills with extensive experience in operating at senior levels. Highly successful at working across many sectors of the industry; building relationships with retailers, growers, researchers, technologists, export inspection bodies, phytosanitary bodies and 3rd party accreditation bodies, both within the UK and Internationally. Managed and trained technical teams responsible for advising on production, packaging, post-harvest handling and quality control.
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