The Truth About Climbing the Career Ladder in Food Retail: Lessons from Cam Rigg

In this episode of Oh For Food’s Sake, Amy chats with Cameron Rigg, Tesco’s Lead Product Developer and Co-founder of Flourish in Food Mentoring. From his first spark of passion for food (thanks to his gran’s baking) to climbing the career ladder at record speed, Cameron shares his journey through roles at Co-op and Tesco, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. We dive into how he balances a high-pressure career with personal well-being, his top time management tips, and how mentoring is shaping the next generation of food industry talent. Whether you’re in food retail, manufacturing, or just looking to level up your career, this episode is packed with relatable advice and practical insights you won’t want to miss

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Oh For Food’s Sake unravels the challenges faced when working in the food industry whether you are in an employed role or a business owner. We are your hosts, Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager and offer you a new discussion drawn from our own experiences in the industry from stress, burnout and resilience to working with retailers, setting up on your own and much more. There will also be guest interviews from our food industry network to explore these challenges further giving you a comprehensive offering of stories, tips and advice through this rewarding industry.