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The Fearless Foodie Podcast

The Fearless Foodie (formerly, Oh For Food"s Sake) is a space for honest chats, practical tools, and the reminder that being fearless doesn’t mean having it all sorted – it means feeling the fear and doing it anyway. Especially when the industry we love often feels like it’s breaking us. If that speaks to you, have a listen. And if it hits home, rate, review, and share it with your work besties or the team WhatsApp. Because your voice matters. And fearless starts with you. Be Bold. Be Brave. Be

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01:08:17

On The Road with Lucy: Feeding the Future at IFST 2024

The Fearless Foodie Podcast ·

2024/12/05

The episode starts with Lucy talking to Bobby Edge Partington, Senior Communications Manager at the Institute of Food Science and Technology The IFST celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024 and the conference serves as a platform for discussing advancements like AI in food production and sustainability and we also talk about future initiatives for the IFST and its membership opportunities.Lucy then shares her thoughts on the morning session as well as asking how attendees were enjoying the morning's

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00:35:39

Transformative Leadership in Sustainability: Fran...

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2024/11/28

In our chat with Fran Haycock, we unravel how businesses are shifting their sustainability approaches to embrace transformation leadership roles. Fran explains the increasing need for CSOs to spearhead rapid transformation programs while balancing compliance elements. This dual focus often leads to structural changes within organisations, as seen in Greencore’s internal restructuring, which involved downsizing and decentralising sustainability efforts. A pivotal part of Greencore’s new strategy is

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00:31:58

Bringing Food Manufacturing into the Digital Age with...

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2024/11/21

In today's episode, we welcome Simon Bos, the visionary behind Mezze and Gravity Well. Simon, who has a deep understanding of both tech and food industries, discusses the pressing issue of technological inefficiencies in food manufacturing. He narrates the story of how Mezze was conceptualised during a collaboration with one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, which initially relied on a call centre in India for order management. By introducing a custom software solution, Mezze transformed the

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00:22:58

Embracing Leadership: How to Succeed and What to...

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2024/11/14

During the episode, we discuss the importance of embracing the role of a people manager once you transition into leadership. The shift from being task-focused to people-focused is pivotal. We share personal stories about how this shift has impacted us and the teams we’ve managedWe also touch upon the art of effective delegation. We open up about our struggles with perfectionism and how letting go of the 'doing' part was initially tough but ultimately beneficial and how delegation not only frees up

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00:47:50

Transforming Procurement: Streamlining Processes and...

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2024/11/07

In this insightful episode, we explore the evolving landscape of procurement within the food industry with our guest, Michelle Bailey. We kick off the episode discussing the pivotal role of streamlined procurement processes and the benefits of enabling employees to access product information group-wide, driving efficiency and reducing complexity. Lucy suggests an ambitious idea: an industry-wide global database of all ingredients and whilst the idea poses anti-competitive concerns, the potential

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00:25:38

The Future of Food: Sustainability in New Product...

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2024/10/31

In this engaging episode, we explore how the food industry grapples with the dual challenges of sustainability and food production. The conversation begins with Lucy discussing her work with the Future Food Movement and how it has heightened her awareness of sustainable practices in NPD. We highlight that while packaging often steals the spotlight, the real impact is found in ingredient sourcing and production methods.We then lay out the startling realities of global population growth and the

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00:35:20

The "Mmmake Your Mark" Initiative: Inspiring Careers...

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2024/10/24

Amie Burke of IGD introduces us to the " Mmmake Your Mark" campaign, an innovative effort aiming to bridge gaps in the food and drink industries labour force by encouraging professionals to share their career experiences. She highlights the toolkit available on the IGD website, offering practical resources for sharing stories online, particularly on LinkedIn and TikTok. Amie emphasises the importance of engaging younger audiences and showcases the campaign's collaborative success, notably through a

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00:20:21

Dealing with Difficult People in Meetings

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2024/10/17

In this enlightening episode, we delve into common problematic personalities that can derail meetings, coining them as meeting saboteurs. We start by defining several classic saboteur archetypes, such as "the Dominator," "the Multitasker," "the Rambler," and more. Each type is dissected with care, exploring their typical behaviours and motivations.Our discussion includes practical tips for managing these individuals — from setting ground rules and using visual aids to having pre-meeting

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00:48:29

Reducing Food Waste: Kate Hall’s Freezer Strategies...

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2024/10/10

We open the episode with an introduction to our guest, Kate Hall from The Full Freezer method who is a passionate advocate for reducing household food waste through innovative freezer usage. As a seasoned author and influencer in sustainable living practices, Kate elaborates on her Full Freezer method that empowers individuals to better manage their meals using freezers as strategic tools.Kate explains how freezing acts as a 'pause button' for ingredients that may otherwise spoil if left unused. She

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00:22:00

Stimulating Creativity: Techniques to Boost Innovation

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2024/10/03

Welcome to another insightful episode of Oh for Foods Sake. Today, we're tackling the multifaceted nature of creativity in the food industry, inspired by Arne Dietrich’s quadrant model. Lucy introduces the model featuring four types: deliberate-cognitive, deliberate-emotional, spontaneous-cognitive, and spontaneous-emotional creativity.Amy explains that creativity is not limited to artists and musicians but can also be expressed through methodical problem-solving, like using a VLOOKUP in Excel. We

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00:31:31

From Anaphylaxis to Advocacy: Julianne Ponan on...

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2024/09/26

This week we are joined by Julianne Ponan, our special guest who is an allergy expert and the founder of Creative Nature.Julianne recounts her personal experiences with food allergies and we discuss a harrowing anaphylactic incident involving ex-Love Island star Jack Fowler due to miscommunication about food safety on a flight.The discussion transitions to the risks associated with peanuts and other allergen-containing products on airplanes. Julianne emphasises the need for airlines to adopt

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00:24:45

The Hidden Struggles of Food Product Developers

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2024/09/19

In this engaging and eye-opening episode, we begin by addressing the perception problem that plagues New Product Development (NPD) teams in the food industry. We stress the significance of the NPD role, which other departments often misunderstand and undervalue. We share our frustration over common misconceptions and the unseen effort that goes into creating successful food products.We talk about the delicate balancing act of cost versus quality. With the current economic climate, inflation, and

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00:48:44

From Qualitative Insights to Quantitative Data: a...

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2024/09/12

This episode explores the essence of market research within the food industry. We start by discussing how real-life context and the right methodologies are crucial in gaining accurate insights for decision-making. Jules highlights the limitations of relying solely on consumer feedback and stresses integrating this with practical, real-world contexts.Next, we delve into the future of market research, touching on technologies that enable continuous consumer engagement and natural response collection

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00:36:55

From Nutritionist to Product Development Manager:...

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2024/09/05

This episode explores the holistic approach to project management in the food industry. Georgina Earing and Lucy Wager highlight the significance of stakeholder management, sharing their own experiences and strategies for overcoming barriers and keeping team members focused on project goals. Georgina also talks about her personal growth and the new skills she's developed in her role as a product development manager at Simply Lunch.Simply Lunch’s significant expansion, new working policies, and

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00:19:44

Summer Rewind - Time Management

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2024/08/29

This episode is packed with actionable tips and strategies designed to help food industry professionals streamline their workflow and enhance productivity. With the industry's fast-paced environment and ever-growing demands, effective time management becomes pivotal to sustaining a rewarding and fulfilling career. Drawing from our personal experiences and expertise, we discuss how to prioritise tasks, the concept of time blocking, and ways to overcome procrastination.We begin by discussing the

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00:18:48

Summer Rewind - Emotional Intelligence

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2024/08/22

In this episode, we have an in-depth discussion about emotional intelligence and why it's becoming increasingly important in the food industry. The term Emotional Intelligence was first coined by Daniel Goleman in the 1990s and is defined as "the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathise with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict." We talk about how people with high emotional intelligence tend to be

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00:18:52

Summer Rewind - Why Your Mindset Matters At Work

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2024/08/15

In this episode, we explore the concept of growth mindset and why it's so important in the food industry. We start by defining the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, and how they can impact our success and happiness at work. We share some personal examples of times when we've struggled with a fixed mindset, such as Amy’s aversion to competitive sports and Lucy's childhood disappointment with not being able to read and write immediately. We then discuss how a growth mindset is

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00:16:13

Summer Rewind - Letting Go Of Perfectionism

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2024/08/08

In this episode, we dive into the topic of perfectionism and how it can be both a blessing and a curse in our careers and businesses. We share our own experiences of striving for perfection and how it has sometimes held us back from taking risks and trying new things. We discuss how perfectionism can be a comfort zone and how it can prevent us from focusing on the things that really matter for our growth and development.We offer some practical tips for letting go of perfectionism, including starting

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00:44:49

Kirsty Henshaw and April Dear live at Nourish your...

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2024/08/01

In this episode of "Oh for Food Sake," we engage in a thought-provoking discussion with guests April Dear and Kirsty Henshaw about their experiences in the food industry. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from the challenges of starting a business and dealing with personal setbacks to the importance of redefining success and finding happiness in both work and life.April and Kirsty share their inspiring journeys, highlighting the determination and resilience required to overcome

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00:40:31

Entrepreneurship and Resilience: Learning from...

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2024/07/25

In this week's episode we are joined by our special guest Dave Christie to discuss his multifaceted journey in the business world. We kick things off by talking about the different ways social support manifests for entrepreneurs, from Facebook groups to in-person meetups. Dave draws on personal anecdotes, including his mischievous school days, where he paid younger students to buy snacks from him, showcasing his early entrepreneurial spirit.We discuss Dave's business ventures, including his

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