April Dear

April Dear is an experienced professional in the food industry, currently serving as Innovation & NPD Controller at Cranswick Country Foods PLC since October 2024. Prior roles include Senior Product & Packaging Development Manager at Asda, Site Development Manager, and Site NPD Manager at Cranswick Country Foods PLC, and various positions at ABP Food Group, including NPD Manager and Senior Developer. April has a background in culinary arts from the University of Brighton, where a degree in Food and Culinary Arts was earned. Previous experience includes roles as Sous Chef at The Black Dog, Chef de Partie at The Spa Hotel, Head Chef at The Hurly Burly, and a range of positions in product development, market research, and commercial roles, showcasing expertise in innovation, brand development, and consumer insights.