Rachael Satchwell

Global Food Sector Manager

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As Global Food Sector Manager, Rachael advises on evolving food industry legislation and compliance requirements, helping customers meet regulatory and retailer standards while identifying innovative solutions that enhance productivity, sustainability, and consumer confidence. She works closely with food manufacturers, brand owners, and packaging suppliers to optimise packaging operations, protect brand integrity, reduce waste, and ensure accurate product information is communicated effectively throughout the food supply chain.

Articles from Rachael Satchwell

Allergen Safety in Ready Meal Coding

Despite the horsemeat scandal of 2013, ready meals are still big business and demand is on the rise. But following that particular industry-wide incident, both food production methods and labelling standards have had to rise to meet customer expectations and assure confidence.

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The fight against food fraud

In the second part of our series on supply chain traceability in the food industry, we’re looking at food fraud, the risks it poses and why it’s so difficult to tackle.

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How has food traceability evolved since Horsegate?

To shed some light on how businesses can implement end-to-end visibility in their supply chains, we’ve published a new, in-depth white paper on ‘Changing the Face of Food Traceability’. You can download it in full for free, or read on for part one…

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How operational leasing could transform FMCG businesses

It’s a catch 22. For FMCG manufacturers, replacing production line printers involves investment. Yet persevering with old, inefficient equipment chomps away at both productivity and profits. With operational leasing, manufacturers get all the benefits of new print technology, without the upfront costs.

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The benefits and challenges of promotional codes in food and beverage manufacturing

You can spot these occasionally on packaging, but what can promotional codes do for your bottom line? And how easy are they to apply?

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Why snack manufacturers need to print smart

When it comes to packaging their products, snack manufacturers have their work cut out. Here’s a quick summary of the challenges and why solving them could be worth millions.

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How to label allergens on food packaging

Failure to clearly mark allergens on food packaging became a criminal offence in December 2014. The legislation applies to all 28 EU Member States and was published in 2011, giving food manufacturers three years to adapt. So what are the ins and outs of the rules? And what’s the best practice when it comes to labelling?

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