Thank you to Stephen Morgan MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for joining us at World Agri-Tech London this morning. Stephen shared the Government’s vision for a more productive, resilient and sustainable farming sector. It was also a pleasure to welcome the Minister for a chat with Tracy De Groose, CEO William Reed Ltd, and Gary Scattergood, Managing Director, Agri and APAC, on the opportunities ahead for the sector.
William Reed Ltd
Book and Periodical Publishing
Crawley, West Sussex 12,973 followers
About us
We are William Reed, the trusted digital, high value data and events business serving the food and drinks sector for over 160 years. Since 1862, we've been committed to creating impactful connections that inspire and empower our clients, harnessing the latest technology along the way. Today, we're recognised for outstanding multi-platform digital and print media, compelling research, powerful insights, innovative exhibitions and events, prestigious awards and informative conferences. We've been owned and led by the same family since the beginning, providing us with a unique long-term perspective and commitment to our industry that permeates our company. That's why our passionate and authoritative specialists are deeply engaged in their markets and seen as the most trusted professionals in their field.
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http://www.william-reed.com
External link for William Reed Ltd
- Industry
- Book and Periodical Publishing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Crawley, West Sussex
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Grocery, Food Manufacturing, Food & Drink Retail, Hospitality, Recruitment, Multi-media Journalism, Digital Media, Events & Conferences, Data Services, and Exhibitions
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We're delighted to announce that Tracey Davies (Byers) will be joining William Reed Ltd as Chief Portfolio and Growth Officer in January 2027. Tracey brings an outstanding track record of growing brands, building high-performing teams and creating value for customers - most recently at Informa PLC where she was President of Money20/20, and previously in senior leadership roles at Ascential. Her appointment reflects our continued investment in leadership as we deliver our Food For Growth strategy and build on William Reed's position at the heart of the global food and drinks industry. Welcome to William Reed, Tracey! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e8a3hhXa
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Welcome to The 50! We couldn't be more proud of our colleagues who've worked so hard on the next chapter of the brand. Formerly known as 50 Best, The 50 is a global guide and platform for discovery that recognises the world's most exceptional restaurants, bars, hotels and vineyard experiences – shaped by a global community and focused on the future of hospitality.
For more than 20 years, we've celebrated the world's most exceptional restaurants, bars, hotels and vineyards. Today, we're bringing those worlds together. Welcome to The 50. Home to the people, expertise, stories and culture behind the world's most trusted hospitality rankings. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eHCyxsca #The50
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A huge congratulations to four brilliant colleagues whose talent, creativity and impact have been recognised in the PPA Next Gen Awards 2026, celebrating the rising stars of the UK media industry. 💥 Megan Robinson, Senior Technology Reporter, Retail Week 💥 Gus Bambridge-Sutton, Senior Reporter, FoodNavigator 💥 Tom Easton, Senior Digital Marketing Executive, The Morning Advertiser & Food Manufacture 💥 Daksh Jagwani, Senior Marketing Product Analyst, William Reed Well done all! https://lnkd.in/eMt9WiHS
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A must-attend new event for the drinks industry connecting the on and off-trade 🍻
Introducing Drink Tank 🍻 A brand-new event bringing together drinks buyers and decision-makers from across hospitality, retail, wholesale and foodservice. Join us as we explore the biggest issues shaping the future of drinks, including: ✅ GLP-1s, moderation and the shrinking drinking occasion ✅ Low & no alcohol and winning over the moderate drinker ✅ Global drinks trends and emerging opportunities ✅ A live challenger brand pitch competition Hear from leaders including Charlie Gilkes (Inception Group, London), Lucy Busk (NICE) and Jesse Wilson (JUBEL). 📅 10 November 2026 📍 1 America Square, London 🎟️ Early bird tickets are now available. Save £100 if you're among the first 50 to book. https://lnkd.in/eVRfh4ne #DrinkTank #PubIndustry #Hospitality #OnTrade
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Our AI story - from Chief Digital Officer John Barnes.
We are making great strides in our AI journey at William Reed Ltd, and like many other media owners we are finding ways to operationalise the benefits in our everyday activities, as well as developing intelligence products for the future around our Food Brain initiative. Our mantra is “AI in the Workflow, Humans in the Byline”. It was enjoyable to share our experiences with Colin Morrison CBE and we are looking forward to participating in 'The definitive AI forum' at Stationers Hall on 18th November. Full details are here https://lnkd.in/eKDfQUvB https://lnkd.in/efPWfMNX
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In this interview with The Drum's Mark Challinor, William Reed CEO Tracy De Groose talks about why the future belongs to businesses that combine deep expertise, trusted communities and smart use of AI. At William Reed we're building on more than a century of knowledge while creating new ways to help our industries connect, learn and grow. Worth a read if you're interested in media, AI, innovation or what the future of work looks like. #AI #Media #Innovation #FutureOfWork #Careers https://lnkd.in/efq5pFf5
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From publishing to intelligence - the inimitable Tracy De Groose charts William Reed Ltd's evolution. Big thanks to Adriana Menezes Whiteley and FT Strategies for making this happen.
🎥 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀? In the latest episode of Executive Exchange, FT Strategies Director Adriana Menezes Whiteley speaks with Tracy De Groose, CEO of William Reed Ltd, about how one of the UK's leading B2B information businesses is redefining its role in an AI-driven world. Their conversation explores why the future lies in becoming an intelligence business, where journalism, events, data and technology work together to create deeper value for customers. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻: 🔹 Why publishers should think beyond channels and products 🔹 How AI and human expertise can become complementary competitive advantages 🔹 The importance of long-term strategic investment 🔹 Why trusted communities and expert insight matter more than ever As Tracy puts it: "𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙢." Watch the full conversation to hear how William Reed is building for the future while staying focused on the value only people can create. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 👉 https://lnkd.in/evSVMxec #ExecutiveExchange #MediaLeadership #Publishing #AI #DigitalTransformation #MediaInnovation #Journalism #Leadership
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A huge win for a brilliant team - and we're not just talking about England! We're thrilled that William Reed Ltd has been named Digital Publisher of the Year at the PPA Awards for the second year running. Read the full story here. https://lnkd.in/erVje5w2
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Big night at last night's AOP Awards - we're absolutely buzzing to see William Reed Ltd named Digital Publisher of the Year! Serious credit to the teams across the business who’ve driven the change, pushed things forward and made this happen. A Rising Star win for Bethany Walker too and we also picked up the AOP Publishing Business Effectiveness Award https://lnkd.in/eT5fzpxW