UK Food & Drink Shows Podcasts – Details, episodes & analysis

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UK Food & Drink Shows Podcasts

William Reed

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 24

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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Podcast: Beyond Waste - building a circular economy in food and drink

Monday, December 1, 2025 • Duration 32:03

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 ahead. From driving innovation in sustainable packaging to building a truly circular economy, this session dives into what these changes mean for manufacturers, retailers, and the wider supply chain. Expect insight on policy timelines, practical challenges, and the opportunities businesses can seize as regulation evolves. 🎤 Recorded live on the Food Manufacture Stage at the UK Food & Drink Shows on Monday 7th April 2025. #SustainablePackaging #CircularEconomy #FoodManufacture #PackagingInnovation #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #DepositReturnScheme #FoodWasteReduction #UKFoodIndustry #SustainabilityInFood #FoodAndDrinkFederation #Defra #GreenPackaging #EcoFriendlySolutions #FoodManufacturing #NationalConvenienceShow #PackagingTrends #FoodIndustry2025 #SustainabilityGoals #FutureOfPackaging #UKFoodSector

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Podcast: The Convenience shopper - everything you need to know

Friday, November 21, 2025 • Duration 14:47

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 behaviours reshaping the market, this session delivers a comprehensive look at shifting shopper habits. Using the latest market data and trend analysis, Lumina tracks how these patterns have evolved over time and what the industry should prepare for next. Hosted live on the Convenience Store Stage, this practical and future-focused discussion equips retailers with actionable strategies to meet changing shopper needs and spot the biggest opportunities for growth in the years ahead. 🛒 Recorded live at The National Convenience Show on Monday 7th April 2025.

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Podcast: Breaking the Myths - Equity and Inclusion in Hospitality

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • Duration 27:28

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 Experience Leader and Co-Founder of SISU. Together, they unpack what meaningful change really looks like blending expertise, practical examples, and audience interaction. Listeners will come away with actionable tools and a clearer understanding of how to navigate the EDI landscape with confidence. 🎙️ This episode was recorded live at The UK Food & Drink Shows on Monday 7th April 2025.

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Podcast: Nailing your pitch: Unlocking investment opportunities

Monday, October 27, 2025 • Duration 40:18

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, Lumberjaxe Jaydon Manders - Founder, Lumberjaxe Hosted by Nigel Barden - Food & Drink Broadcaster This session was originally recorded live at The UK Food & Drink Shows, Wednesday 9th April 2025.

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

Monday, October 27, 2025 • Duration 41:42

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 building a brand with purpose, overcoming industry challenges, and navigating the evolving retail and food landscape. Interview hosted by: Nigel Barden - Food & Drink Broadcaster Alex Emmanuel-Jones - Commercial Director, The Black Farmer This session was originally recorded live at The UK Food & Drink Shows, Tuesday 8th April 2025.

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

Monday, October 20, 2025 • Duration 19:36

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 originally recorded live at The UK Food & Drink Shows, Monday 7th April 2025.

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Podcast: Waitrose: Investing £1bn into new and existing shops

Friday, October 3, 2025 • Duration 27:59

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 changing needs of consumers and the future for Waitrose in convenience. Interview hosted by: Stephen Jones - Senior Retail Reporter, The Grocer Tina Mitchell - Retail Director, Waitrose This interview was originally recorded live at The UK Food & Drink Shows, Wednesday 9th April 2025.

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Podcast: Fighting food waste: The power of frozen

Friday, October 3, 2025 • Duration 40:37

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 Giles - Head of Food Retail, Blue Diamond Heather Copley - CEO, Farmer Copleys Jack Bradley - Partner, Bradley's Supermarkets This session was originally recorded live at The UK Food & Drink Shows, Monday 7th April 2025.

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Podcast: A retailers guide to building bigger baskets

Thursday, October 2, 2025 • Duration 30:35

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 Office Sunita Aggarwal - Director, Spar Hackenthorpe This session was originally recorded live at The UK Food & Drink Shows, Monday 7th April 2025.

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Podcast: Loyalty in Hospitality: Driving frequency through communications

Thursday, October 2, 2025 • Duration 33:08

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 Restaurant Group, The One O'Clock Gun, Buyers Club) This session was orignally recorded live at the UK Food & Drink Shows, Monday 7th April 2025.

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