IGD's heritage in training and developing professionals in food & grocery goes back nearly 100 years, and we are committed to developing talent for the future.

The food and grocery industry has always needed talented people – trained to achieve their potential and committed to pushing forward the standards of best practice in everything they do. We are proud to continue to provide world-class training for over 1,800 people every year. Some of today's industry leaders we have worked with over the years include Tim Mason, Chief Executive of Tesco US, and Justin King, Chief Executive of Sainsbury's

We offer a range of skills training, education and career development services, tailored to meet the needs of people working at all levels in our industry. Alongside a widely recognised management qualification, we are able to create customised training to cover the specific skills or challenges facing your teams.

IGD’s workshops are well respected across the industry for their independence and insight, and many key figures in food and grocery have returned to us for advice and inspiration throughout their careers.