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MDS Ltd is the leading provider for management training in the fresh food and produce industry.

We work with businesses across the sector to provide candidates the opportunity to fast track their management career via our development programmes. MDS is the UK’s foremost provider of management training for the food industry. Founded in 1986 as a not-for-profit membership organisation, we create a pipeline of well trained, capable leaders to work in all aspects of the food supply chain. Our membership includes some of the industry’s leading businesses: forward thinking companies committed to developing high-calibre individuals. MDS attracts a diverse range of candidates for our training programmes, from those early in their careers, either graduates or non-graduates with a couple of years under their belts, to more experienced people looking for a career change or returning to work after a break. The food supply chain offers a wide variety of opportunities and MDS equips people to make the most of them. Each MDS trainee completes an industry specific qualification alongside a series of challenging secondments with member companies. Our programmes last for 18 months to two years and at the end of each programme members have the opportunity to recruit trainees. In the last 35 years, every MDS alumnus has succeeded in gaining employment within the industry.

19/10/2026

Amy Sanders was named our latest Doug Henderson Award winner earlier this year, recognising her outstanding contribution during her time on the MDS programme.

Now, as part of our 40 Years of MDS celebrations, we’ve caught up with her to find out more about her journey on the programme.

From working across four very different Member businesses to taking on major projects and new challenges, Amy has made the most of every opportunity along the way.

Read Amy’s story to hear about her experiences, what she’s learned and how MDS has shaped her career so far: https://www.mds-ltd.co.uk/mds-experience/amy-sanders/

16/10/2026

🌿 An opportunity for MDS Alumni!

Our Member Vitacress Herbs is looking for a Supplier Technical Manager to join their team, working closely with growers and suppliers to support quality, food safety and sustainable supply chains.

📍 Chichester, West Sussex

Find out more and apply at mds-ltd.co.uk/vacancies/

15/10/2026

We're proud to be a Great Place To Work® Certified organisation 💙

Certification Nation Day is a chance to celebrate the people who make MDS what it is, from our Trainees to our team.

We're pleased to be part of a community of organisations that value their people and want to make the workplace a great place to be.

We'll soon be working towards recertification for the year ahead, so Trainees, keep an eye on your emails for more information!

14/10/2026

A little look back at one of the highlights from Group 60’s Induction last week 👀

The new Trainees headed out on a treasure hunt, putting their teamwork, problem-solving and competitive sides to the test.

Safe to say, there was plenty of competition, a few questionable strategies and lots of laughs along the way! 📸

A big thank you to The Great Game Team-building for putting together such a fun challenge for our Trainees!

13/10/2026

This weekend, MDS joined Farmers Weekly at New Scientist Live to talk about the future of food and agriculture! 🌱

Our Trainees Anuj and Charley joined us on the stand, chatting with visitors about the opportunities available across the industry. Monday was dedicated to school groups, giving us the chance to introduce young people to the wide range of careers in food and farming and hopefully inspire a few future industry leaders along the way.

We were also next to our Member Weetabix whose stand was supported by MDS alum Francesco. It was great to see familiar faces and work alongside others who are passionate about inspiring the next generation.

A huge thank you to Anna, Chelsea and Farmers Weekly for getting MDS involved and for putting together such a brilliant event! 👏

12/10/2026

Last week, our new Trainees from both the MDS Graduate Scheme and Fresh Futures came together for four days of Induction!

Harvey Whitehead, one of our new graduate Trainees, captured some of the highlights in this video, giving us a glimpse of what the week was like 🎥

A big thank you to Harvey for putting this together! 👏

09/10/2026

That’s a wrap on Induction for Group 60! 👋

This year, we welcomed new Trainees from both the Graduate and Fresh Futures schemes for a few days of getting to know each other, building skills and preparing for the programmes ahead.

It’s been great to bring everyone together, and we’re looking forward to seeing what they get up to over the next two years!

08/10/2026

We’re heading to New Scientist Live! 🔬🌱

The MDS team will be at ExCeL London this weekend, chatting to people about careers across food, fresh produce, agriculture and horticulture.

We’ll also have two of our current Trainees joining us on Saturday and Sunday, so you can hear first-hand what life on the MDS programme is really like.

Heading to New Scientist Live? Come and find us and say hi! 👋

📍 ExCeL London
📅 10-12th October

02/10/2026

Group 60, here’s some advice from someone who’s been exactly where you are now! 🌱

As Anne Murrie from Group 56 comes to the end of her two years on the scheme, she’s recorded a message for our new Trainees, sharing a few things she’s learnt along the way.

30/09/2026

With just a few days to go until Group 60 join us, Paul Willgoss, Chair of the MDS Board of Directors, has a message for our newest Trainees.

We can’t wait to welcome them to the scheme! 🌱

Address

Unit 14, Papyrus Business Park, Papyrus Road
Peterborough
PE45BH

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

01733 667753

Website

http://www.mds-ltd.co.uk/

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