Premier Foods has named Will Carter as managing director of its ambient grocery division.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Go deeper with GlobalData

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


Carter, a former United Biscuits director, joins the UK food group from fruits and nuts supplier Whitworths, where he was CEO.


Carter’s appointment comes a month after two former commercial directors at Premier, Stephen Bolton and Howard Beveridge, left the company.


Carter will take on the pair’s responsibilities and drive a portfolio including Branston and ethnic cuisine brand Sharwood’s.


Premier officials declined to comment further when contacted by just-food today (9 June).

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact