Porky Whites is pleased to announce a new partnership with Meat Business Women (MBW), joining the global network as a Supporting Partner and reinforcing its commitment to attracting, retaining and progressing female talent within the food industry.
The partnership will provide Porky Whites employees with access to Meat Business Women’s global community and career-enhancing resources, including personal development masterclasses, mentoring programmes, industry research and networking opportunities. The collaboration reflects a shared ambition tocreate a more inclusive and representative food supply chain.
As a growing food business with strong heritage in the UK market, Porky Whites recognises the importance of investing in people and building a culture where talent can thrive. Through this partnership, the company aims to provide practical support and visible opportunities for women at all stages of their careers.
Porky Whites also joins a network of leading manufacturers, retailers and foodservice businesses committed to driving meaningful progress on gender balance across the sector.
“We’re delighted to welcome Porky Whites to the Meat Business Women community.Change happens when businesses of all sizes step forward and take action. By investing in development, visibility and connection, Porky Whites is helping to build a stronger, more inclusive future for our industry and we look forward to working together to support the progression of women across the organisation."
Laura Ryan, Founder and Global Chair of Meat Business Women
“As the head of my family business and a woman in meat, I’ve seen first-hand the challenges women face to make their value count. Meat Business Women is a network of change makers and I’m proud that my family business has this chance to contribute to the empowerment of others in our industry and also support the growth of my own teams.”
Francesca White, Porky Whites Managing Director
More about Meat Business Women
Meat Business Women works in partnership with meat businesses and the supply chain to remove the barriers that stop women from reaching their full professional potential. It does this by focusing on five key areas: changing perceptions of the sector; moving inclusion up the agenda; tackling the broken career ladder; strengthening networks and creating visible role models; and gender-proofing working practices and patterns.
Meat Business Women is the United Nation’s recognised global professional network for women working across the meat industry. It wascreated to improve the sustainability of the meat sector and grow the pipeline of female talent in this male dominated arena.
Meat Business Women works in partnership with over 50 global meat businesses to remove the barriers thatstop women from reaching their full professional potential. It has thestrategic backing of leading manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies plus supporting industry organisations.
