A TALK FOR MEMBERS OF CROUCH END & DISTRICT U3A

John has spent all his working life in the food industry, primarily with Marks & Spencer. Since retiring in 2008 he has consulted for a number of suppliers and retailers. His talk will describe some of his encounters with suppliers and impossible customers.

John is an international cheese judge having travelled throughout Europe visiting dairies selecting dairy products for M&S. He also judges for Which? magazine. In 2011 he was appointed Cheese Personality of the Year by the British Cheese Board.

John will be giving his fee for the talk to his friend, David Dowdy who rears milking goats in Uganda and offers apprenticeships to local people.