"With over 24 years of experience across various industries, my career in food buying and procurement has been shaped by my suppliers, relationships, challenges, and the successes I’ve shared with so many talented people. Being invited to join the Women in Food & Drink Awards 2026 panel feels incredibly meaningful. I’ve seen firsthand the passion, resilience, and innovation women bring to the food industry, and it’s a privilege to help celebrate their achievements. I’m genuinely honoured to contribute to recognising the women who are driving progress and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs, chefs and product developers."
Heidi is an established Food category manager with 24 years' experience in the grocery, chilled and dairy spaces within retail, wholesale and foodservice. Fresh from studying Business at Brighton University, Heidi quickly established an appetite for food procurement; supporting her suppliers and clients on their category development journeys. Latterly, Heidi supported Compass Group UK sector culinary teams to curate portfolios of key grocery ingredients. Heidi has a wealth of experience in supporting suppliers honing their products for success and working with well-established brands to deliver innovative concepts and recipes. Heidi also supports F&D Reviews as an panel expert.
