The ownership body of Assured Food Standards (AFS), responsible for the Red Tractor food assurance programme, has announced the appointment of Alistair Mackintosh as chair of the AFS board of directors.
In a joint statement, the ownership body said: “Alistair brings a wealth of experience and continuity to the role, having served as interim chair during a pivotal period for Red Tractor. Under his leadership, the organisation has made significant progress in responding to the Campbell Tickell and Farm Assurance Reviews, with key recommendations now actively being adopted. His appointment reflects the ownership body’s confidence in his ability to lead Red Tractor forward with clarity, integrity, and a strong commitment to robust assurance standards.”
Alistair Mackintosh, a Cumbrian beef, sheep and arable farmer, has been serving as interim chair of Red Tractor since 1 July 2024. He said: “I am honoured to be appointed chair of Red Tractor, an organisation that I believe has a central role to play in ensuring confidence in British food and farming. I am totally committed to rebuilding farmer’s trust in Red Tractor. There’s a great deal of work to do and I look forward to working with the ownership body, AFS board and Red Tractor team as we continue to deliver the improvements needed.”