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Food Matters Live Podcast

Food Matters Live

Welcome to the Food Matters Live podcast – where we showcase the innovations, the big ideas, and the visionaries in the food industry. We dig deep, we look to the future and the past, and we question everything we think we know about food. Hit subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode. And find out how you can join the conversation on our website foodmatterslive.com.

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598: GLP-1: What happens after the drugs?

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2026/02/23

What happens to consumers, and to the food and wellness industries, when millions of people come off GLP-1 medication?With GLP-1 drugs surging in popularity, the food industry is already grappling with something far more complex than simply weightloss: who is this consumer, what do they need while on the medication, and crucially, what do they need when they stop?In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our Ascot event, our panel of experts dig into the physiology, the food

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56:18

597: Food innovation and immune health

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2026/02/16

How does the food we eat affect our immune health during different stages of our lives?In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our Rotterdam event, a panel of experts reveal how food shapes immune resilience from before birth, through to old age. They delve into the science, covering gut health, ultra-processed foods, the 1,000 day rule, and plenty more.The question is: is the food industry serving our immune systems well and is it ready to respond to an increased interest in

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53:54

596: Navigating GLP-1 and the future of positive...

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2026/02/09

GLP-1 is the hot topics at the moment. But how do we know it’s more than just a fad? And could the emergence of GLP-1 drugs be leading to other, less pharmaceutical, innovations in the food industry?In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our Rotterdam event, a panel of experts explain why the eveidence suggests GLP-1 medications do represent a true, long-term disruption. With tens-of-millions of people already using the drugs, our speakers suggest we are already seeing

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47:23

595: Sports nutrition and functional ingredients -...

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2026/02/02

We're regularly bombarded with messaging around sports nutrition and functional supplements, but how can consumers navigate their way through what can be complex subjects?In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our Ascot event, three scientists cut through the pseudoscience and use real evidence to help us do just that. We discover how hydrogel technology has enabled marathon times to improve so dramatically that 85% of the top 100 performances have occurred in just the last

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31:30

594: How hybrid proteins and novel ingredients are...

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2026/01/26

Why are UK retailers pursuing "health by stealth" with hybrid meat products while European counterparts openly label them as plant-meat blends? In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our Dublin event, two experts reveal why the future of alternative proteins isn't about replacing meat - it's about making meat smarter through hybrid blending. We discover that vegans and vegetarians make up only a third of the UK population, yet the industry spent years developing products

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593: NPD opportunities in functional nutrition

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2026/01/19

Can dehydrated vegetable scraps become the base for functional granola? And why do so many functional drinks fail at the most basic level - taste?In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our Dublin event, industry innovators reveal the missed opportunities and emerging trends reshaping functional food development. Our expert panel suggests there may be a critical industry blind spot: consumers don't buy prebiotics or probiotics - they buy breakfast, lunch, and dinner - yet some

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592: Bridging the cognitive health nutrient gap

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2026/01/12

Can the right nutrients in early life protect your brain decades later? Are we missing critical brain-boosting compounds in our daily diets?In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our event in Rotterdam, neuroscience experts reveal the nutrient gaps undermining cognitive health across every life stage - and the innovative ingredients that could fill them. We discover that 90% of the UK population fails to meet omega-3 recommendations, and we learn about emerging evidence

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45:54

591: Food innovation trends for 2026 and beyond

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2026/01/05

How does a trending flavour make it from social media hype to supermarket shelves? And why do some innovations succeed while others end up gathering dust in warehouses?In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our Dublin event, industry leaders from Tesco, Green King, Yo! Sushi, and Danone reveal how they navigate the innovation process. We discover why Tesco segments millions of customers into just six categories, how Green King balances 2,000 traditional pub-goers with

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22:28

590: Butter boards and milk manga - the renaissance...

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2025/12/22

Dairy products may be perceived as 'much-loved by uninspiring' in some quarters, but there's plenty of work being done to change the category's image.In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our Dublin event, we discover how it's being transformed through the prism seven consumer lifestyle pathways. We learn about communal dining trends driving butter and cheese boards across Gen Z, and "prejuvenation" - where 20-somethings obsess over aging and drive collagen-infused dairy

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42:18

589: The next generation of sustainable protein

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2025/12/15

The next wave of protein innovation is here - and it looks nothing like the plant-based burgers that dominated the last five years. In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our Ascot event in 2025, we explore two radically different approaches to meat alternatives. Mycelium fermentation that grows centimetre-length muscle-like fibres, requiring just four ingredients, and extremophilic micro algae that thrive at pH 1 without contamination or arable land. But our panel of

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588: Forecasting the future of flavour innovation

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2025/12/08

What does the future hold for flavour innovation in the food sector?In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our event in Dublin, five culinary innovators reveal which flavour trends are defining the 2020s - and which unexpected ingredients will reshape menus by 2030. The panel dissects everything from "borderless cuisine", to the relentless march of hot honey across every category. And what of plant-based meat alternatives? Some of our panel push back on products trying

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45:29

587: The HFSS Challenge - Innovation, Consumer...

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2025/12/01

Can you reformulate a product to reduce sodium by 25% without losing the rich savoury profile consumers expect? And even if you can, will shoppers actually buy it? The UK's high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) regulations have sparked the biggest wave of reformulation the food industry has seen in decades - but success requires far more than technical prowess. In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our Ascot event, three speakers reveal the complex reality of making food

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25:51

586: GLP-1 - How should the food industry respond?

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2025/11/24

What happens when 12% of US adults start using weight loss medication that suppresses their appetite? We're finding out in real time - and the food industry is working to respond. In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our event in Dublin in November 2025, we look at how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are already leading to retailers and manufacturers all over the world fundamentally rethinking their strategies. The numbers are stark: households using GLP-1s spend 6%

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585: The expanding world of gut health innovation

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2025/11/17

As the gut microbiome emerges as a "forgotten organ" implicated in everything from cardiovascular disease to Parkinson's, the biotics landscape is exploding beyond probiotics. In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our event in Rotterdam in September 2025, a panel of experts take a deep dive into the world of pre, pro and postbiotics. They reveal how plant-based meat fibres, and probiotic fermented foods are reshaping our understanding of gut health - and challenging how we

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584: AI's impact on NPD, with Antonio Weiss, Author...

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Is AI going to revolutionise food and beverage innovation, or are we being sold a lot of hype? While 85% of digital transformation efforts fail, companies like Coca-Cola and Carlsberg are already using AI for everything from trend-spotting to flavour prediction. In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our event in Dublin in November 2025, Antonio Weiss, author of "AI Demystified," cuts through the hype to reveal what's actually working in AI-powered new product

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56:57

583: Beyond the algorithm - the complexity of...

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2025/11/03

Is personalised nutrition about hitting the perfect bullseye with algorithmic precision, or is it actually more like a game of beach ball - bouncing insights back and forth between company and consumer?Despite two decades of DNA analysis, continuous glucose monitors, and proprietary algorithms, most personalised nutrition advice still boils down to "eat salmon, broccoli, and brown rice" - recommendations people are already following. In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at

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582: Managing competing trends in food innovation

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2025/10/27

What happens when precision fermentation, ultra-processed food backlash, GLP-1 drugs, and supply chain volatility collide? The food industry faces unprecedented challenges - and opportunities - as multiple disruptive forces converge simultaneously. In this panel discussion recorded at the Food Matters Live in Ascot in October 2025, industry leaders from across the value chain reveal how they're navigating what one panelist calls doing "everything, everywhere, all at once.” They discuss how

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581: Nutrition strategies for healthy ageing

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2025/10/20

What if the key to healthy ageing isn't just about living longer, but maintaining metabolic wellness, bone strength, and cellular youth throughout our lifespan? As obesity and type 2 diabetes continue to rise globally, the need for evidence-based nutritional interventions has never been more critical. In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our event in Rotterdam in September 2025, we delve into the nutrition that is supporting health across the ageing journey. We look at

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580: Rethinking alternative proteins

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Can we really convert industrial CO2 emissions into complete nutrition without using any fertile land? As deforestation claims a forest area the size of 18 football fields every minute to meet food and feed demands, the search for genuinely sustainable protein sources has never been more urgent. In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded at our event in Rotterdam in September 2025, three experts reveal radically different approaches to solving the alternative protein challenge -

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579: Balancing health, cost and taste in food...

Food Matters Live Podcast ·

2025/10/06

How can food manufacturers simultaneously make products healthier, more affordable, more sustainable, and maintain great taste - all whilst the regulatory landscape is shifting?The food industry has a rich history of adaptation, navigating everything from global crises, evolving regulatory landscapes, and consumer preferences. And it looks like that adaptability trait is going to need to continue for the foreseeable future, with the UK's new 10-year health plan and evolving HFSS guidelines

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