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Cooking Up Innovation

Valentina Funaro

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/104j. Total Éps: 8

Welcome to Cooking Up Innovation, the podcast that is all about new product development and driving innovation in food and beverage. In each episode i’ll be unwrapping how food businesses turn ideas into market ready products that end up in your shopping basket. Connect with me - LI: www.linkedin.com/in/valentina-funaro-233688104 IG: https://www.instagram.com/valentinaincucina__/?hl=en

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🇬🇧 Grande Bretagne - food
11/04/2026
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🇬🇧 Grande Bretagne - food
10/04/2026
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🇩🇪 Allemagne - food
08/08/2025
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🇫🇷 France - food
12/07/2025
#96
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11/07/2025
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GoMatcha: 90 recipes, 2 years, 1 perfected matcha latte

mardi 8 avril 2025 • Durée 49:30

In this episode, I sit down with Nina Penning, the founder of GoMatcha, to explore how a personal love for matcha sparked a bold leap into the beverage industry. From launching her brand to creating a ready-to-drink matcha latte, Nina shares the real behind-the-scenes of building a product that’s as meaningful as it is delicious.

Topics:

From Idea to Infusion – How Nina turned her passion for matcha into a brand
Building GoMatcha – Lessons from launching a DTC wellness brand
Creating the RTD Matcha Latte – Diving into the process of creating their newest RTD product launch
Sustainability & Sourcing – The importance of quality in Matcha
Nina’s Founder Journey – The highs, lows, and surprises along the way
What’s Next for GoMatcha? – Innovation, community, and growing the brand
Final Thoughts – Advice for aspiring founders

Connect with me on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/valentina-funaro-233688104

GoMatcha

Website - https://drinkgomatcha.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drink_gomatcha/

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Kumasi Drinks: Refreshing the cacao industry one squeeze at a time

jeudi 1 août 2024 • Durée 01:10:08

In this episode I talk to Lars Gierveld who is the founder of Kumasi, a drink made from the pulp of the cacao fruit that would otherwise be discarded as a by product of chocolate production. Kumasi is about so much more than product innovation and their story showcases how there is still space for mission-led businesses to thrive within FMCG.

Topics:

Introduction to Lars
The making of the documentary
Working with Nestle
Discovering cocoa juice
Kumasi business model
Sourcing locations
The challenge of being first to market
The A to Z of making Kumasi
Branding, sampling and partnerships

Connect with me on LinkedIn - ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/valentina-funaro-233688104⁠

Kumasi

Documentary - https://vimeo.com/525553590/4ca705804b

Website - https://www.kumasi-drinks.nl/[⁠](https://www.fhirst.com/en-uk)

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kumasi_drinks/?hl=en[⁠](https://www.instagram.com/drinkfhirst/)

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FHIRST: The art and science behind bottling billions of cultures

mardi 23 janvier 2024 • Durée 56:50

In this episode I talk to Steven van Middelem who is the founder of FHIRST, a pioneering living soda with pre and probiotics. FHIRST is a true example of how science and taste have come together to create a product that is both delicious and improves your gut and immune health.

Topics:

Stevens’ career background
Creating the FHIRST soda
Why gut health is so popular
Why kombucha isn't necessarily the healthiest for your gut
The trials and errors of developing a first to market product
What are microorganisms and how do they work
How FHIRST ensure their soda remains active
The truth behind plant fibres
What all natural actually means
Choosing the right flavours for launch
Creating an impact with on-shelf packaging
Advice from a life-long career in the beverage industry

Connect with me on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/valentina-funaro-233688104

FHIRST

Website - https://www.fhirst.com/en-uk

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drinkfhirst/

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The Tofoo Co: What the rainy day test says about your product

lundi 23 octobre 2023 • Durée 55:37

In this episode I talk to Lydia and Dave, owners of The Tofoo Co, who have been on a mission to turn tofu from drab to fab. The Tofoo Co creates one of the best selling tofus in the UK, using an age old method established by it’s original owner in 1999. Their unique journey into business ownership shows how you can turn a pre-existing business into a national success when you combine quality product with effective branding and positioning.

Topics:

How The Tofoo Co came to be
Consumer attitudes towards tofu
Why branding was critical
How to embrace tofu as a staple ingredient
Learning how to make handmade tofu
Manufacturing: Understanding the process and keeping it under control
Their approach to NPD & gathering consumer insight
How they have responded to a changing market

Connect with me on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/valentina-funaro-233688104

The Tofoo Co

Website - https://tofoo.co.uk/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tofoo/?hl=en

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Jnck Bakery: Baking the future of healthy snacking

Saison 1 · Épisode 3

mardi 1 août 2023 • Durée 39:21

In this episode I talk to Alex Brassill, the co-founder of Jnck Bakery who are creating indulgent freshly baked goods that carry zero guilt. Jnck Bakery are fusing age-old baking techniques with cutting-edge technology to create a cookie that has 90% less sugar than your average retail product, 10g of fibre and 8g of protein but still provides all the same comfort.

Topics:

From sports nutrition to cookies: The story behind Jnck Bakery
Making the UK happier and healthier: Their mission
How Jnck Bakery set themselves apart from other brands
The art of creating a cookie: How the Jnck cookie was created
How they ensure freshly baked and the benefits of a frozen supply chain
Inspiration behind the four flavours
How to approach product development in a start up environment
How their cookies are truly de-junked
Validating the product with consumers
Whats next for Jnck Bakery & where to find them

Connect with me on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/valentina-funaro-233688104

Jnck Bakery

Website - https://jnckbakery.co.uk/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jnckbakery/?hl=en

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Little's Coffee: The only coffee machine you’ll ever need is a spoon

Saison 1 · Épisode 2

lundi 3 juillet 2023 • Durée 01:11:18

In this episode I talk to Will Little, the managing director of Little’s Coffee, who are seeking to disrupt supermarket shelves with their flavoured coffee. Their product development journey explains why there are very few disruptor brands in the monopoly that is the instant coffee market, and why doing less, but better, is a winning strategy for a strong product line.

Topics:

California to Finland to the UK: The story behind Little’s Coffee
How Little’s are disrupting the consumer coffee shelf
The target consumer & changes in shopping habits
The product range: Now vs then
Coffee sourcing and traceability
The NPD process: New flavours, panels and wacky ideas
Packaging: The journey to plastic free & closing the loop with podback
Creating a team culture
Will’s top advice for creating a successful food brand

Connect with me on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/valentina-funaro-233688104

Little’s Coffee

Website - https://wearelittles.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearelittles/?hl=en

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The Jolly Hog: Why product development is like an onion

Saison 1 · Épisode 1

lundi 15 mai 2023 • Durée 01:03:13

In this episode I talk to Max Kohn, one of the three brothers behind The Jolly Hog, a staple brand on UK retail shelves with their British, award-winning meat products. Their product development journey showcases how instinct, taste and a strong core identity can lay the foundations for a successful food business.

Topics:

How The Jolly Hog came to be: from rugby to retail
The sausage retail space once upon a time
The importance of upholding welfare
Creating a signature product & experimentation
Their approach to NPD & EPD: the onion & panelling
Where they find inspiration
Pigsty: Developing for restaurant
Branching into the world of publishing: the Pigs In Blankets Cookbook
How to win Great Taste awards
Branching out from pork
Encouraging innovation within your team

The Jolly Hog

Website - https://thejollyhog.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejollyhog/?hl=en

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Cooking Up Innovation - Trailer

Saison 1

mardi 11 avril 2023 • Durée 01:09

Do you love food? Are you curious about how food products are made? Do you ever wonder what your favourite food brands will launch next?

Those are all questions we'll be exploring on Cooking Up Innovation. Stay tuned and stay curious.

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