Ellie Hitz is the R&D, Innovation and Sustainability Manager at Fletcher International Exports. With a background in Food Science and over six years’ experience in the FMCG sector, her career has focused on process optimisation, product development, and packaging technology. Today, she works at the forefront of innovation in the meat processing industry, with a strong interest in agricultural productivity, circularity, and the role of emerging technologies in driving sustainability. Ellie is passionate about solving complex challenges across operations.