Our next impact-ful event is here!

Join us for an insightful session where Michelle Mullins, Director of Operations for Food Loss and Waste at Tyson Foods, will share the incredible programs Tyson is implementing across the U.S. to reduce food waste and prevent loss. Michelle will delve into the innovative strategies her team uses to maximize the value of surplus food while addressing environmental and social impacts.

We’ll also hear from Justin Merrel, who will discuss Lion's sustainability initiatives, with a particular focus on tackling Scope 3 emissions and their approach to preparing for emissions reporting. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders at the forefront of sustainability and waste reduction!

Tackling sustainability challenges and reducing food waste.

YUME PRESENTS BEYOND TALK SERIES

Meet the speakers

  • Justin Merrell

    SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR @ LION

    Justin is responsible for setting Lion’s sustainability strategy focusing on environmental leadership, long-term positive social impact and strengthening governance. Prior to Lion, Justin held various roles in Qantas for 6 years, he was Operations Manager at the Koppers chemical plant in Kurnell for 11 years. Justin has a Chemical Engineering Degree and Master of Environmental Management.

  • Michelle Mullins

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, FOOD LOSS & WASTE @ TYSON FOODS INC.

    She is leading efforts to maximise the financial, social, and environmental value of surplus food while reducing waste. She also oversees disaster relief in coordination with Tyson’s logistics teams.

    With nearly 30 years at Tyson, Michelle has contributed to process improvement and data analytics across operations, supply chain, and logistics. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas and lives with her partner, Jeff, their two daughters, and two dogs. In her free time, Michelle enjoys traveling, knitting, gardening, and raising backyard chickens.

  • Katy Barfield OAM

    CEO & FOUNDER @ YUME FOOD

    Katy leads a team of passionate food waste fighters at Yume to put an end to commercial food waste through innovative technology, which has redistributed almost 10 million kilograms of food to businesses and charities across Australia and returned over $25M back to businesses.

    In 2023, Katy was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia and has also been awarded the Banksia Sustainability Award (2020), Australian Financial Review Women of Influence for Business & more.