22/04/25
Last year, Korozo Group was proud to sign up as a Supporting Partner of Meat Business Women, the United Nations-recognised global professional community for women working across the meat industry.
Founded in 2015, the organisation was established to enhance the sustainability of the meat industry and to grow the pipeline of female talent in this traditionally male-dominated field.
As part of our Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, we pride ourselves on prioritising and promoting women within the workforce. From the factory floor right up to the boardroom, women are empowered to develop, grow, and build rewarding careers.
Becoming a Supporting Partner was an extension of this. It gave colleagues access to the full breadth of Meat Business Women’s support and services, such as employee resources, mentoring, masterclasses, and representation in global industry-wide campaigns.
Hande Sari, Commercial Director, UK & Ireland, and Irem Altinay, Field Sales Manager Food Flexibles, UK & Ireland, have been the primary representatives of Korozo Group in the Meat Business Women community. They have benefitted from membership in a number of ways, as Irem discusses.
“I joined Meat Business Women to connect with others in the industry, especially women. It is a great way to share ideas, learn from others, and support each other in a sector that is still mostly male-led.
“Since becoming a member, I have personally learned a lot from the events and gained confidence by seeing how other women are leading and making a difference. Professionally, Meat Business Women has helped me grow my network and stay updated on what is happening in the meat industry.
“It is a sector that demands consistency, reliability, and innovation. These each align closely with Korozo’s strengths and priorities. For example, our investment in R&D to develop recyclable flexible films and monomaterial solutions that reduce plastic usage without compromising on shelf life or product integrity is of high importance to the meat market.
“Consumers are more environmentally conscious than ever, and retailers are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint. Packaging must now deliver on both functionality and sustainability protecting the product while minimising environmental impact. Solutions like recyclable films, downgauged materials, and mono-material structures are key to driving the industry forward.”
Find out more about Korozo Group’s sustainable packaging solutions for beef, chicken, cheese, and a range of other proteins here
For more information on Meat Business Women, please visit meatbusinesswomen.org