The Innovation Issue

Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Hutchinson Jonas Group, the food industry’s recruiters. In this issue we celebrate innovation and NPD in the food industry.

Innovation drives growth and competitiveness and is more important than ever during a downturn. Recessions push managers to be more conservative but curbing innovation can be one of biggest mistakes companies can make. Apple worked on iTunes and iPod during the last recession and left the competition miles behind when the market picked up.

On this issue, our NPD expert Susan Willis reveals her top 10 tips for NPD and spots an emerging trend. Our Food Industry Hero is Purbeck Ice Cream, a leader in an already innovative category, and we lift the lid on Müller's timeline of NPD.

We also put an NPD specialist in the spotlight, reveal our competition winner, and update you on the latest news from the Group. And don't miss Scott's seasonal recipe.

We hope you enjoy the issue. We’d love to hear what you think , so do get in touch with any feedback.

Scott Hutchinson Managing Director	Jane Jonas CEO