Below is a list of recent news and media coverage. For older items, see News archive.
City Food & Drink Lecture announces keynote theme and panel for 25th edition
Taking place at London’s Guildhall, the invitation-only event will feature a keynote address from Professor Susan Jebb OBE, one of the UK’s most influential nutrition scientists.
OECD Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative Roundtable – Paris
10 February 2026 | OECD Conference Centre, Paris
Christine Tacon spoke at the OECD Sustainable Terms of Trade Initiative (STTI) Roundtable in Paris, contributing to international discussions on responsible purchasing practices in the garment and footwear sector.
The invitation-only event, held at the OECD Conference Centre, brought together policymakers, industry practitioners and experts to exchange good practice, examine implementation challenges, and explore effective regulatory approaches aligned with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector.…
Former M&S technical director Paul Willgoss replaces Christine Tacon as MDS chair
Fresh Produce Journal – 12th November 2025
Tacon’s tenure saw fresh produce management training provider treble trainee numbers and double company membership
International Women’s Day: ‘Do not be like others’ – Christine Tacon on carving out a career in farming
Farmers Guardian – 7th March 2025
To mark IWD 2025 (March 7), we speak to Christine Tacon, who has sat on various boards such as Red Tractor, about her defining moments and advice for other women in agriculture
Christine Tacon is a well-known figure in the farming world, and although she is not directly from a farming background, she has worked her way up through various businesses and has had a seat at the table on various boards.…
Former Red Tractor chair Christine Tacon: “I feeI I have left a job half finished”
Farmers Guardian – 4th July 2024
After stepping down from her role as chair as Red Tractor, as the new interim chair Alistair Mackintosh begins his role, Christine Tacon reflects on her time at the top – the highs and the lows. …
Red Tractor chair Christine Tacon to stand down after Co-op board appointment
The Grocer – 21st May 2024
Red Tractor chair Christine Tacon is to step down from her role at the farm assurance scheme following her election last weekend to the Co-op board.
Former Groceries Code Adjudicator Tacon was appointed to the Red Tractor board in December 2020.…
Co-op Member Nominated Director Candidacy
I am delighted to have been elected as a Member Nominated Director for the Co-op at their AGM held on 18th May 2024. If you are interested you can see my candidate address, 500-word statement and 2-minute video used for my application here.…
What Australia, U.K. grocery codes can teach us as Canada’s food fight comes to a head
Financial Post – 22nd April 2024
Progress on a Canadian grocery code of conduct has stalled as two major retailers refuse to sign it, claiming it will raise prices.
The code is intended to set rules for fair dealing in negotiations between retailers and suppliers, helping level the playing field in the grocery industry.
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