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12/06/2007

Fengrain appoint new director with bakery and fresh produce expertise



Paul Wilkinson, former executive chairman of RHM Foods, has been appointed a non-executive director of Fengrain, the leading specialist grain cooperative in the Eastern Counties.

Mr Wilkinson spent some 15 years at RHM plc including six years as executive chairman. Since 2003 he has developed a range of interests in food and fresh produce businesses. He is chairman of; East Anglian-based Produce World; Improve (the sector skills council for food and drink); and the Big Bear Group which manufactures branded goods. His non-executive directorships include: IAWS plc and Thorntons. In addition, he farms in Essex.

"We are delighted to welcome Paul to our board," says Fengrain chairman John Clarke. "We have declared our commitment to growth and gaining added value for our expanding membership. Paul will bring a wealth of expertise and experience that will help focus our plans to achieve our goals, especially in terms of connecting with the consumer."

"I am delighted to be invited to join the Fengrain board," says Mr Wilkinson. "Fengrain has a reputation for innovation in the market place. In recent years it has developed a level of expertise and invested in systems that will enable it to capitalise on the many opportunities that are emerging in grain supply chains. I look forward to playing a part in taking this business forward."




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