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UK Food & Drink Shows Podcasts

Relive the highlights from the UK Food & Drink Shows with our official podcast series. Featuring curated audio from expert-led sessions across multiple stages, each episode offers insight, inspiration and real-world advice from leading voices in food, drink and hospitality. Perfect for anyone looking to stay ahead of trends and discover what’s next in the industry.

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32:03

Podcast: Beyond Waste - building a circular economy...

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2025/12/01

With Extended Producer Responsibility coming into force this October, the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme moving forward, and new food waste legislation introduced from 31 March, sustainability is shaping every packaging decision in 2025.In this future-focused discussion, Jim Bligh, Director of Corporate Affairs and Packaging at the Food and Drink Federation, and Emma Bourne OBE, Director for Circular Economy at Defra, explore how government and industry are aligning on priorities for the year

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14:47

Podcast: The Convenience shopper - everything you...

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2025/11/21

Misunderstandings about shopper behaviour often prevent retailers from fully unlocking the potential of the convenience sector.In this data-rich session, leading insight specialist Nic Mynott, Senior Business Development Manager at Lumina Intelligence, breaks down the realities of today’s convenience shopper — cutting through assumptions and revealing what’s truly driving customer decisions in 2025. From where and why customers shop, to what they buy, how often they visit, and the emerging

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27:28

Podcast: Breaking the Myths - Equity and Inclusion in...

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2025/11/05

Misconceptions and myths continue to stand in the way of achieving genuine equity and inclusion within the hospitality industry. In this powerful conversation, three seasoned practitioners come together to dismantle those myths, challenge outdated thinking, and share real-world insights from their own experiences. Hosted by Lorraine Copes, CEO and Founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality, this discussion features Alya Lilani, Freelance Culture & Engagement Consultant, and Olajide Alabi, People

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41:42

Podcast: Alex Emmanuel-Jones: The future of farm shops

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2025/10/27

Raised in an entrepreneurial family, Alex witnessed the creation of the multi-award-winning Black Farmer brand, sparking his passion for business and high-quality food. After more than a decade in the FMCG sector, developing commercial strategy and leadership in both supply and retail, he joined the family business in 2024. Now, he is driving its growth while championing diversity, innovation, and resilience in British food and farming. In this episode, Alex shares his journey and insights on

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40:18

Podcast: Nailing your pitch: Unlocking investment...

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2025/10/21

The food and drink industry is so competitive and awash with innovation and fantastic products. The reality is, the majority of these don’t even reach the consumer! For many it is about opportunity and where to find it. Fresh from Dragons Den, Jaydon and Brendon of Lumberjaxe take to the mic to share their journey from conception to investment. Understand the challenges they faced and how they overcame them, plus what it is like to stand in front of the Dragons and win!Brendon Manders - Founder,

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19:36

Podcast: Food to go trends in 2025: Foodservice vs...

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2025/10/20

Meal deals? Premium ranges? Hot options? Foodservice? Retail? What are the latest consumer trends when it comes to food to go? Join Liv Warren from Lumina Intelligence, as she dives into the numbers behind the sector. Identify where consumers are going for their food to go, what they are buying, why they are buying it, how much they are spending, how frequently they are visiting and more. Presentation hosted by: Liv Warren - Senior Insights Executive, Lumina Intelligence This session was

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27:59

Podcast: Waitrose: Investing £1bn into new and...

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2025/10/03

Waitrose has laid out its plans to open 100 new Little Waitrose stores over the next five years, with a focus on neighbourhood missions and sites with a footprint of between 3,000 sq ft and 6,000 sq ft. This will see a record £1bn injected into the business over the next three years. In an exclusive interview, Senior Retail Reporter for The Grocer, Stephen Jones, sits down with Waitrose retail director, Tina Mitchell, to discuss these plans in detail, the convenience retail landscape as a whole, the

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40:37

Podcast: Fighting food waste: The power of frozen

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2025/10/03

Longer shelf life, less food waste and little packaging, the frozen category offers many benefits to retailers - particularly when it comes to achieving sustainability targets. In this episode, Fieldfare sit down with a panel of leading retailers at the Farm Shop & Deli Show 2025, to discuss the frozen food category in detail and the impact it has had on their businesses. Panel hosted by: Matt Whelan - Managing Director, Fieldfare Andrew Burton - Associate Director, Pleydell Smithyman Chris

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30:35

Podcast: A retailers guide to building bigger baskets

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2025/10/02

Simple changes to core categories can support building bigger baskets if the right range is executed in the right place in your stores. Listen to hear how retailers are working closely with manufacturers to unlock this opportunity & support their shoppers to take more breaks. Panel hosted by: Alex Bradbury - Senior National Account Manager, Nestle & Fran McCargo - Category Management Lead, Nestle Confectionery Atul Sodha - Owner, Londis Harefield Bobby Singh - Retailer, BB Superstore & Post

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33:08

Podcast: Loyalty in Hospitality: Driving frequency...

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2025/10/02

91% of the UK public are actively engaged in loyalty apps and an increasing number of operators are capitalising on this. Listen along, as leading operators and experts discuss the changing landscape of customer communications, including the impact they can have on businesses and consumers and the key to getting them right. Panel hosted by: Stefan Chomka - Editor, Restaurant Antonia Lallement - Sales & Marketing Manager, Nell's Tom White - Co-Founder and Brand Director, QVO Hospitality (Maray

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40:28

Podcast: The female leaders shaping the future of...

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2025/09/15

The UK food and drink industry strives to be inclusive and continues to drive change in key areas, such as diversity, gender equality and sustainability. During this recording, we hear from influential, inspiring women leaders that are paving the way. Learn about their journey, what they have achieved and be inspired to make a positive change in your business.Panel hosted by: Emma Weinbren - Managing Director, The Grocer Dana Grabiner - Head of Grocery & Convenience, Just Eat UK Emma King -

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33:48

Podcast: Sustainability in the face of economic...

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2025/09/01

With the restaurant industry facing a tough year ahead, many operators will be tempted to abandon their ESG goals to focus on staying afloat. In this discussion, our panel highlight how embracing sustainability can actually support businesses through times of economic pressure. Panel hosted by: Juliane Caillouette Noble - Managing Director, The Sustainable Restaurant Association James Bates - Co-Founder & Managing Director, QVO Hospitality James Sherwin - Chef Patron/Owner, Wild Shropshire

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30:55

Podcast: Cross Contamination: Safeguarding your business

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2025/09/01

How important is allergen labelling and how do you safeguard your business from cross-contamination? It might be something that you think might never happen to your business, until it does! In this episode, we hear first-hand of the experiences of FGS Ingredients who voluntarily recalled two years' worth of products after noticing cross-contamination. The panel discuss the importance of ownership when it comes to taking action, but also the key steps that businesses can take to safeguard

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Podcast: Glynn Purnell: Where next for hospitality?

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2025/08/05

Towards the end of 2024, Glynn Purnell closed his Michelin-starred restaurant, Purnell’s, after 17 years of trading. On announcement, he stated, “in this climate, no-one is bulletproof”. In an exclusive interview with Stefan Chomka, Editor at Restaurant, Glynn discusses the current trading environment for hospitality operators, the difficult decision he made to close Purnell’s, the future outlook for the industry and his recent venture at Birmingham City Football Club.Interview hosted by: Stefan

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28:56

Podcast: Farm Shops: A force for nature

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2025/08/05

To make a difference, we all have a responsibility, whether that be as businesses or consumers. Listen to our expert panel, as they discuss consumer expectations around sustainable practices, whether sustainability needs to impact profit and hear from leading retailers on how they are driving change and the impact it has had on their business. Panel hosted by: Nigel Barden - Food & Drink Broadcaster Emma Mosey - Chair, Farm Retail Association Renee Elliott - Founder / Owner, Planet

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27:02

Podcast: Packaging Unwrapped: Trends to watch in 2025

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2025/08/05

Reusable, recyclable, AI, convenience, regulatory changes, increased material costs? What do the experts predict as the biggest trends to impact the packaging industry over the next 12 months? From business trends to materials and legislation, listen to our panel of industry experts and award-winning brands, as they analyse the trends that need to be on your radar. Panel hosted by: William Dodds - Deputy Editor, Food Manufacture Marcus Hudson - Business Development Director, NEO WTR Elliot

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27:01

Podcast: Community Champions: Going above and beyond

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2025/08/05

Convenience Stores are at the heart of the communities that they serve. In this episode, we speak with a group of retailers that are pulling out the stops for their local communities. Come and be inspired by their stories and find out the impact it is having on their businesses. Panel hosted by: Sunneva Moore - Reporter, Convenience Store Vidur Pandya - Retailer, Kislingbury Village Store & Post Office Amrit Singh - Managing Director, Concale Group Ltd Mike Sohal - Owner, Dallam Stores This

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27:02

Podcast: Breaking Barriers: Succeeding in Food &...

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2025/08/05

Foundervine empower founders to build and scale sustainable ventures by enhancing operations, accessing world-class mentors, and expanding investor networks. In this podcast, Foundervine are joined by three business founders to provide real, practical insights from underrepresented founders who have successfully launched and grown their food & drink brands. Panel hosted by: Cecil Adjalo - Co-Founder & COO, Foundervine Gbemi Shitta - CEO & Founder, Sweet Dough Things Monique Farquharson - CEO, The

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31:04

Podcast: Building a brand sustainably: From start-up...

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2025/06/24

Building a brand sustainably can have two meanings – growth at a rate that ensures the long-term viability of a business and, also, putting sustainability at the heart of your brand. Perry Haydn-Taylor and Big Fish support businesses with both! With brands like Tyrells, Sipsmith, Gu, Yeo Valley, Charlie Bigham’s and more in their roster, Big Fish are widely considered as the brand gurus. Listen to this exclusive interview, as Perry sits down with Adam Leyland, editor-in-chief at The Grocer to

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31:47

Podcast: Claire Pointon: Expanding the possibilities...

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2025/06/23

Just Eat is best known for its takeaway solutions. However, in recent times, it has been galloping into grocery and now beyond, forming partnerships with retailers like Richer Sounds. Listen to an exclusive interview as Claire Pointon, Managing Director at Just Eat, sits down with George Nott, Tech Editor at The Grocer to discuss Just Eat’s plans in the retail space and how it is working with retailers, grocers, independents and brands to help them tap into audiences that they might not otherwise

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