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Former Scotland Food and Drink head named as new Red Tractor chief

Paul McLaughlin says his first job is to 'listen' as he pays tribute to farmers as 'backbone of food system'

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Head of News and Business
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Paul McLaughlin has been appointed chief executive of Red Tractor
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Paul McLaughlin has been appointed chief executive of Red Tractor

Former head of Scotland Food and Drink Paul McLaughlin has been appointed chief executive of Red Tractor. Mr McLaughlin will take over at the assurance body from Jim Moseley, who is due to retire in...

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