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The Food Lab

If your food or drink product is getting taste complaints, losing repeat purchase, or being outperformed by competitors… this podcast is for you. I’m Manon Galizzi, flavour expert and food scientist. I help established UK food and drink brands diagnose what’s really going wrong with their flavour and fix it before it costs them market share. Plant-based, functional, clean-label, if something tastes “off”, we break down why, and what to do next. Fix the flavour = Fix the sales.

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00:11:39

#14 How I tell you exactly what's wrong with your...

The Food Lab ·

2026/03/05

What if you could know exactly what's wrong with your food or drink product flavour, and exactly how to fix it, in just one week? No guessing. No months of back and forth with suppliers. Just clear, expert answers, fast.In this episode of The Food Lab Podcast, I'm taking you fully behind the scenes of the Flavour MOT, my expert flavour health check for established food and drink brands. I'm walking you through every single step, what I'm analysing, what you get, and how you can use

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00:11:01

#13 I tasted their product at an event and found the...

The Food Lab ·

2026/02/26

Is your food or drink product getting negative reviews about the taste? Are sales slowing down and you're not sure why? Or maybe you're about to pitch to retailers or investors and you just need to know, honestly, that your product is ready?As a flavour expert and food product development consultant, I meet food and drink brand owners in exactly this situation: at events, through my website, or through this podcast. They're stressed, they're stuck, and they're all asking me the

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00:09:39

#12 Does Your Product Actually Taste the Way You...

The Food Lab ·

2026/02/16

Here's a question that might make you uncomfortable: does your product actually taste the way you think it does?If you're a food and drink brand developing products, you've probably tasted your own product hundreds, maybe thousands of times. You know every version, every tweak, every ingredient change. You know the recipe inside out.But here's what I keep noticing with food and drink brands I speak to: the more you taste something, the more blind spots you develop. Your brain gets so familiar with

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00:13:47

#11 How To Know When Your Product Is Actually Ready...

The Food Lab ·

2026/02/09

You've done the trials. The product is really good. But you're not launching. Because what if it could be better? What if it's not perfect yet?Here's the truth: it will never be perfect. And waiting for perfection is keeping your product off shelves while your competitors are building their customer base.In this episode:Real client story: When personal preference nearly killed a launchWhy "perfect" is costing you thousands in lost revenueThe 5-question readiness checklist

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00:12:03

#10 The Supply Chain Change That Destroyed A Product

The Food Lab ·

2026/02/02

Your product was perfect. Then suddenly it doesn't taste the same anymore. What happened? Nine times out of ten, someone in your supply chain switched suppliers without telling your R&D team. Because "it's the same ingredient on paper." Except it's not. In this episode:- Real client story: How a cocoa powder switch undid 6 months of development work in weeks- Why "same ingredient on paper" ≠ same in your product- The hidden costs of switching suppliers without

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00:19:30

#9 Why "Free" Flavour Development Is Costing You...

The Food Lab ·

2026/01/26

That "free flavour development" from your flavour house or contract manufacturer? It might be the most expensive decision you make.After working inside a flavour house, I'm sharing what really happens when smaller brands rely on free development, and why it often ends up costing thousands in wasted time, delayed launches, and underperforming products.In this episode:- The 5 hidden costs of free flavour development nobody tells you about- Why 6 months of "free" samples can

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00:14:31

#8 When A Food Scientist Tried To Sabotage My...

The Food Lab ·

2026/01/19

We spent months perfecting a clean-label plant-based product. No additives. No seed oils. No compromises. Then we booked a pilot plant run with a food scientist who, within minutes, tried to convince my client to add everything we'd worked to avoid.This is the story of what happened when traditional food science thinking clashed with clean-label values, and why we proved them completely wrong.In this episode:• Real client story: How a food scientist dismissed clean-label as

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00:17:42

#7 2026 Flavour & Consumer Trends

The Food Lab ·

2026/01/12

Pineapple is flavour of the year. Gochujang is trending. Functional ingredients are everywhere. But should you jump on these trends?Maybe. But only if they fit YOUR product base, brand, and consumers. Because chasing trends without strategy is how brands waste thousands launching products that flop.In this episode:• 7 major flavour and consumer trends shaping 2026 (from fermented flavours to healthy ageing)• Why "trendy" doesn't mean "right for your product"• The 3-step

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00:12:45

#6 What I Learned Fixing Flavours in 2025 | Year-End...

The Food Lab ·

2025/12/30

2025 has been a year of incredible learning, challenging projects, and some hard-won lessons about what really works when it comes to flavour strategy. And if you're a food and drink brand launching something new in 2026 or struggling with a product that's not performing, these insights might just save you months of back and forth.This year, I worked on some of the most challenging projects I've ever taken on. A 16-month plant-based barista milk that had to foam properly, stay stable in

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00:20:57

#5 Why Popular Flavours Don't Work | Plant-Based...

The Food Lab ·

2025/12/16

I have created something special for you! If you are tired of doing endless back and forth with your supplier and still not understanding why your product isn't performing, Download The Flavour Blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a free step-by-step guide based on the process I use with my clients. It shows you exactly what's wrong with your flavours and how to fix it, so you can stop guessing and start acting.Your product launched a few years ago with all the "safe" flavours:

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00:15:45

30 November - Your Food Product Development Questions...

The Food Lab ·

2025/11/30

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to download The Flavour Blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a free guide based on the process I use with my clients to fix underperforming food and drink products.We made it! This is the final episode of my 30-day podcast challenge, and I'm doing something different today, answering YOUR questions about product development, flavours, and everything in between.If you're a food and drink brand struggling with product development decisions, wondering how to choose the right

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00:10:22

29 November - "It Doesn't Taste Like Strawberry!" |...

The Food Lab ·

2025/11/29

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to download The Flavour Blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a free guide based on the process I use with my clients to fix underperforming food and drink products.Someone on your team just tasted your product and said, "It doesn't taste like strawberry. but I don't have a good palate anyway".Sound familiar? I've been there, in fact, it happened just last week with a client. And honestly, when your team can't describe what they're tasting, product

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00:15:48

28 November - "I Have a Bad Palate" is a Lie | How to...

The Food Lab ·

2025/11/28

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to download The Flavour Blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a free guide based on the process I use with my clients to fix underperforming food and drink products."I have a terrible palate. I can't taste anything properly."I hear this all the time from food and drink brands, and honestly? It's complete rubbish. You absolutely CAN learn how to taste better and if you're running a food or drink business, you need to.Whether you're developing plant-based

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00:10:38

27 November - How Long Does Food Product Development...

The Food Lab ·

2025/11/27

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to download The Flavour Blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a free guide based on the process I use with my clients to fix underperforming food and drink products."How long do you think this will take?"It's the question I get asked most often by food and drink brands. And honestly? The answer is almost always longer than they expect. But here's the truth, if you want to create an amazing product that stays on retail shelves, it takes time.I've been there, watching

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00:12:51

26 November - From Corporate to Consultant | Why I...

The Food Lab ·

2025/11/26

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to download The Flavour Blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a free guide based on the process I use with my clients to fix underperforming food and drink products.Today's episode is a bit different. I'm pulling back the curtain on my journey from corporate food scientist to consultant, and honestly, it's been one hell of a ride.If you're a food and drink brand wondering who you're really working with when you hire a product development partner, this episode is for

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00:05:47

25 November - Stop Picking "Safe" Flavours That Don't...

The Food Lab ·

2025/11/25

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to download The Flavour Blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a free guide based on the process I use with my clients to fix underperforming food and drink products.Chocolate. Strawberry. Vanilla. Caramel. These are the flavours everyone says they want, right? So you add them to your food or drink product, launch it, and... nobody buys it twice. Sales drop. Reviews complain about the taste. And you're left wondering what went wrong.I've been there, actually, I nearly lost my mind

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00:08:11

24 November - Why Your Product Tastes Different After...

The Food Lab ·

2025/11/24

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to download The Flavour Blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a free guide based on the process I use with my clients to fix underperforming food and drink products.You've spent weeks perfecting your lab sample. The flavour profile is spot-on, the balance is beautiful, everyone loves it. Then you get the scaled-up version from your co-manufacturer and... it's completely different. Too sweet. Flavours have disappeared. The whole thing feels off.Sound familiar? I've been there

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00:09:36

23 November - How Ingredients Change Your Flavour...

The Food Lab ·

2025/11/23

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to download The Flavour Blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a free guide based on the process I use with my clients to fix underperforming food and drink products.Ever wondered why your flavouring tastes completely different in one recipe versus another? You're using the same amount, the same brand but somehow it just doesn't work the same way. If you're a food and drink brand developing products and struggling to get your flavour profile right, this episode will be a

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00:07:06

22 November - Why Your Food & Drink Tastings Aren't...

The Food Lab ·

2025/11/22

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to download The Flavour Blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a free guide based on the process I use with my clients to fix underperforming food and drink products.Ever sat in a food or drink product tasting where no one says a word? Or worse, one loud voice drowns everyone else out and suddenly you're second-guessing everything? I've been there and honestly, it's one of the most frustrating parts of food product development.If you're a food and drink brand struggling to

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00:11:10

21 November - My Functional Food Product Isn't...

The Food Lab ·

2025/11/21

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to download The Flavour Blueprint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a free guide based on the process I use with my clients to fix underperforming food and drink products.Got this question on Instagram: "My functional food product isn't selling. What should I do?" Here's the truth: if people bought your product once or twice and then stopped buying, the number one reason is ALWAYS taste and flavour. Nothing else. Not your branding, not your packaging, focus on the taste of your

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