As part of leading food firm, Macphie’s ambitious growth plans for the future, it has recently appointed two new business development chefs to boost support for its UK customers and ensure they remain ahead of the constantly evolving food trends in the sector.
Millie Tibbins and Roger Lomas bring extensive industry experience to the team as the company looks to grow its reach and support across the foodservice, bakery and retail sectors.
Led by James Parker, the development team operates out of two locations, the company headquarters in Scotland at Glenbervie and its customer centre in Coventry, as well as visiting customers across the UK.
Millie previously worked at Stonegate Group, the largest pub and bar operator in the UK, developing new menus and food concepts for a variety of brands across the portfolio, including Slug & Lettuce, Proper Bars, Club House and Salsa.
Her career has focused on food development from the beginning, with her first role at TRUEFoods as a production chef where she was responsible for developing fine dining quality stocks, sauces and terrines to support the premium food boxes created by Tommy Banks, Michelin star restaurant, The Black Swan in Yorkshire.
Roger has a stellar background in patisserie having worked for a variety of Michelin star and AA Rosette restaurants and five-star hotels including, The Grove Hotel in Hertfordshire and The Grand Hotel Birmingham.
He’s been passionate about pastry from early in his career, has held various Head Pastry Chef positions and in his previous role at The Grand secured The Sunday Times accolade of “one of the top 23 afternoon teas in the UK”.
Using this indepth pastry knowledge from his hotel and restaurant career, Roger will be working with the development team to support bakery and retail clients with their food innovation as they constantly seek to keep ahead of food trends.
Commenting on the new appointments to the Applications Team, James Parker said: “As a business we pride ourselves in our innovation and creativity and this can only continue to evolve with new talent coming into the company.
“Roger and Millie epitomise these values and bring new energy and relevance to our sweet and savoury products. Their past experience will support us on our journey to proactively collaborate with clients to deliver efficiencies using Macphie products, whilst remaining on trend and creating high performing products and dishes.”
Originally founded in 1928 in Glasgow, the company later relocated to Glenbervie, near Stonehaven, in 1973, it has since grown to have 250 employees with revenues of over £70m.
Macphie Ltd is now an internationally renowned ingredients manufacturer, producing a wide range of products across its core categories of sauce, bakery and ice cream inclusions, as well as offering plant-based and gluten-free options.
Macphie’s vision is to be the go-to partner for food brands around the world, turning ideas and creativity into practical solutions. Its passion for making life easier for chefs and bakers is reflected in its “simply clever” strapline.
