
Judith Batchelar
Judith is a Biochemist, nutritionist, has Honorary Doctorates from Harper Adams University, and Jharkhand Rai University, is a Fellow of the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), the Royal Society of Arts and Manufactures (RSA) a liveryman at The Worshipful Company of Butchers, and Associate at the Royal Agricultural Societies of England.
Starting her career in pharmaceuticals and teaching before finding her true vocation in food and farming, she worked in the food and drink industry for over 40 years, first in manufacturing at Bass and Mars, before moving into retail at Marks and Spencer and eventually Sainsbury’s, as Director of Sainsbury’s Brand.
Today Judith is Honorary President of the British Nutrition Foundation, Chair of the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Co-Chair of the Eco Working Group that is part of Defra’s Food Data Transparency Partnership, Chair of MicroSalt, and a Non-Executive Director of Monaghan Mushrooms and Daemon. Judith is a Trustee of The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, The Food Foundation, and an ambassador for the Woodland Trust and Farm Africa.
Sessions
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22-Sep-2025Auditorium
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23-Sep-2025Breakout Room