Mark Hodgkinson

Mark Hodgkinson has a diverse background in product development and innovation. In their most recent role as an Innovation & Product Manager at The Foraging Fox Ltd, they are responsible for driving product innovation and managing the development process. Prior to this, Mark worked as a Product Development Project Manager at Marks and Spencer, where they oversaw the successful delivery of new products. Mark also gained extensive experience as an NPD Specialist at WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS P L C, managing NPD responsibilities for two production sites. Mark has a solid foundation in the food industry, with previous roles as a Development Technologist at McCormick and a New Product Development Technician at Soleco UK. Additionally, they had a temporary assignment as a Food Development professional at McDonald's Corporation. Throughout their career, Mark has demonstrated strong project management skills, technical expertise, and a focus on delivering high-quality products.

Mark Hodgkinson's education history includes a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Nutrition & Health from The Manchester Metropolitan University, which they obtained from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Human Nutrition at the same university from 2006 to 2009. In addition to their formal education, Mark has also obtained several certifications, including Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors from Virtual College in July 2022, Level 2 - Food Safety and Hygiene for Manufacturing from Virtual College Ltd. in July 2014, and Level 2 Foundation Certificate in HACCP from the Royal Society for Public Health in May 2013.