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The NFU has appointed Sophie Throup, a former head of agriculture at Morrisons as it next director general. Ms Throup, who will join the NFU from…
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Sophie Throup appointed as new NFU director general
0The NFU has appointed Sophie Throup, a former head of agriculture at Morrisons as it next director general. Ms Throup, who will join the NFU from Myton Food Group where she has been technical and sustainability director since July 2023, will succeed Terry Jones when he steps down in the spring, starting in the role on May 5. She brings with her experience in manufacturing, processing and retail and prior to her high-profile role at Morrisons, which she began in 2017, she spent a decade in the veterinary sector, while she has also worked with Defra as part of the…