With over 27 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry in Australia and the UK, I am a passionate and highly qualified food safety and quality leader who strives to deliver great quality and safe products and services to customers and consumers. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Consumer Science from University of Wales, Cardiff, a FIFST certification from the IFST and MAIFST from AIFST.
In my previous role as Executive General Manager – Technical at HS Fresh Food Group, I oversaw the food safety, quality and NPD functions of the company, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, driving continuous improvement, and supporting innovation and growth. I have successfully led and implemented multiple projects, such as developing and launching new products, improving process efficiency, enhancing sensory evaluation, and developing high performing teams. I am a BRC-certified Lead Auditor and have maintained and improved BRC, SQF, HACCP and other customer audit standards across multiple high risk and high care manufacturing sites. I enjoy working cross functionally with a diverse and talented team of professionals who share my vision and values of excellence, integrity, and customer satisfaction.
I have now set up my own consultancy, Emma Kent Consulting, to offer my knowledge and experience to the food industry.