King's Lynn businessman appointed to board of Food Storage and Distribution Federation

A businessman from Lynn has been appointed to the board of the Food Storage and Distribution Federation.

Colin Taylor is CEO of Rick Bestwick, one of the UK’s leading temperature-controlled food specialists, which has facilities in Chesterfield, Scunthorpe, Warrington and Liverpool and are all part of the Magnavale group.

FSDF chief executive, Shane Brennan said: “We are delighted to welcome Colin to the board. As well as leading one of the newest and most dynamic businesses in the temperature-controlled logistics industry, Colin brings a wealth of experience in both strategic leadership and the food industry.

"He has been an enthusiastic supporter of our work to renew our strategy in the past year and will play a key role in helping to implement it over the next three years.”

The FSDF offers a range of services that includes health and safety initiatives, education and training for the food sector and networking.

Colin said: “Now more than ever the food industry needs to be heard at the highest levels; health and safety, and food standards need to be maintained if the UK is to retain the reputation for high quality that it has come to enjoy around the world.

"The future, in the face of changing government leadership and Brexit is uncertain, but therein lies opportunity for an industry that is prepared for it. The FSDF have been working hard to see that we are heard and that our views are represented, and that’s a very worthwhile endeavour to be a part of.”