Red Tractor's new chief executive Paul McLaughlin says winning farmers' trust is a priority

Former head of Scotland Food and Drink talks to Farmers Guardian about his goals for the assurance body

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Red Tractor’s new chief executive Paul McLaughlin has set out his three key aims for the assurance body
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Red Tractor’s new chief executive Paul McLaughlin has set out his three key aims for the assurance body

Red Tractor's new chief executive Paul McLaughlin has set out his three key aims for the assurance body: to be trusted by farmers, chosen by markets and understood by consumers. Speaking to FG at last...

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