Premier Foods strengthens sustainability team

SUSTAINABILITY: KEY APPOINTMENT

Premier Foods strengthens sustainability team

Food producer appoints former Coca-Cola Europacific Partners man to help deliver its ambitious sustainability targets.

Premier Foods, which supplies brands including Ambrosia, Batchelors, Bisto, Mr. Kipling and Oxo, has appointed Nick Brown (inset pic) to oversee its growing environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda.

In this newly created role, Brown will also be responsible for delivering against the company’s ambitious sustainability targets. This includes reaching 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable plastic packaging by 2025.

Brown joins Premier Foods from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, where he held senior roles leading various operational and commercial functions before heading up its sustainability and sustainable packaging teams. He has experience in packaging, decarbonisation, water stewardship, sustainable sourcing, and community engagement.

He will work with Juliette Mille who was appointed to the permanent role of ESG manager earlier this year. They will ensure sustainability is incorporated throughout the supply chain, from sustainable sourcing through to responsible marketing.

Brown’s role is encouraging healthier choices, which is crucial to Premier Food’s ESG strategy, this includes creating at least one ‘better-for-you’ option in every one of its core ranges and enhancing the nutrition profile of its existing core range.

Brown said: “This is a hugely exciting time to join Premier Foods and as the business moves into its next phase of growth, I see a real opportunity to build on the momentum of the last 18 months, which has rightly brought ESG into sharper focus. I’m looking forward to meeting the teams and learning more about the business’s iconic brands, which will both play a crucial role in bringing Premier Food’s strengthened ESG strategy to life.”