Oh For Food's Sake
178 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Oh For Food’s Sake unravels the challenges faced when working in the food industry whether you are in an employed role or a business owner.
We are your hosts, Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager and offer you a new discussion drawn from our own experiences in the industry from stress, burnout and resilience to working with retailers, setting up on your own and much more.
There will also be guest interviews from our food industry network to explore these challenges further giving you a comprehensive offering of stories, tips and advice through this rewarding industry.
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Ultra-Processed Foods: Separating Fact from Fiction with a Registered Nutritionist
June 27, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes - 41.1 MBWe welcome Mel Wakeman to discuss the complexities around the healthism narrative and the controversial dialogue surrounding ultra-processed foods. We begin by exploring how society places the onus on individuals to manage their health solely through diet and exercise. Mel emphasises the importance of understanding everyone’s unique experiences and struggles with health and nutrition recommendations. Mel discusses her individualised approach to support based on lived experiences, arguing a...
Streamlining Product Development with Stage Gate in the Food Industry
June 20, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBWe start by introducing the concept of the Stage Gate process and its relevance in the food industry. We explain it as a series of decision points (gates) where projects are evaluated before moving to the next stage. We then address common misconceptions, such as the belief that the Stage Gate process is a "sales prevention" structure, emphasising instead that it is a flexible framework adaptable to different business needs and projects. Our discussion moves on to the flexibility and implem...
Recipe Development and Career Transitions with Laoise Casey
June 13, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBLaoise Casey's career story is a testament to the power of following one's gut and being persistent. Starting as an HR manager, she was spurred by her father's illness to reconsider her life's direction. After a year of reflection and budgeting, she enrolled at the Leiths School of Food and Wine in London to formalise her passion for cooking. Despite initial fears and uncertainty, she found immense joy and fulfilment in the culinary world. Laoise’s journey wasn't easy. She faced difficultie...
Clear is Kind: The Importance of Honest Feedback at Work
June 06, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 23.3 MBIn today's episode, we tackle the often daunting task of giving honest feedback. We stress the importance of coupling care and empathy with directness to ensure input is both clear and kind. Amy introduces the concept of "Radical Candor," a methodology from Kim Scott's book, which emphasises caring deeply about colleagues while challenging them directly. We also share our personal experiences and challenges with giving feedback, including the common tendency to avoid confrontation due to ...
Ultra processed Foods, a personal journey and what it means for the food industry
May 30, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBDebbie Wallen shares her family’s transformative experience with an 80/20 diet emphasising whole foods. She highlights her detailed approach to meal planning and the positive changes, such as improved sleep and skin health. We have a healthy debate about and explore concerns around ‘ultra-processed foods' and the potential health impacts. Lucy talks about how feasible it is to completely avoid these foods in our modern, busy lives. We discuss tactical adjustments that can be made at home to ...
From Idea to Launch: Mastering Project Management in Product Development
May 23, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIn today’s informative episode, we tackle the topic of project management for product developers. We explore how project management can often be daunting for many entering the field, emphasising that while core development skills are crucial, effective project management is also essential for successful product launches. We also discuss the benefits of using modern tools over traditional methods like Excel to improve efficiency and distribute workload among teams more effectively. Lucy shar...
Revolutionising Food Safety: How New Testing Technologies are Changing the Industry
May 16, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this captivating discussion, Mario Hupfeld demystifies the sophisticated technology developed at Nemis Technologies, designed to detect live bacteria through light emission. Uncover how this method provides quicker results and why it's pivotal for food safety. The episode also unveils the highly anticipated collaboration and webinar with Bill Mauler, co-producer of "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food," promising to be a game-changer in the industry, and shares insights into the n...
Bold Moves: Thriving Amidst Risk Aversion in Food Industry New Product Development
May 09, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss overcoming the hurdles of risk aversion in the food industry, particularly relating to NPD. We kick off the episode by sharing personal anecdotes and insights from our extensive careers, emphasising the importance of empathy and understanding within various business departments to facilitate smoother product development and introduction. Lucy brings an interesting perspective with an example of a chicken tikka masala pasta product to discuss market strategies that...
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Leveraging the 80/20 Rule in Everyday Life
May 02, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 23.7 MBWe kick off this episode with insights from the 80/20 principle, drawing from Richard Koch's book. We discuss Amy’s initial misunderstandings and how a correct grasp has improved her work strategies, especially emphasising the use of Pareto Charts in business contexts. We also discuss Lucy’s practical experiences and individual adjustments toward applying the 80/20 rule. Together, we engage in a lively and educational back-and-forth that covers using the principle in team settings, personal ...
The Big Leap: Holland & Barrett's Food Innovation Journey with Rachel Chatterton
April 25, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBToday, we are thrilled to welcome Rachel Chatterton, a food industry trailblazer who has been pivotal in Holland & Barrett’s major transformation. Rachel shares her experiences at H and B, where she’s helped add quality years to life through sustainable and ethical sourcing of food products. She reveals how the company switched from a vitamin-heavy assortment to offering an expansive range of nutritious foods by cultivating a driven and dynamic food development team. Rachel also discusses he...
Autism in the Workplace: Charlie Jenkins' Story of Strength and Adaptation
April 18, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 37.2 MBCharlie Jenkins joins us as we explore the significance of a safe space for neurodiverse employees in the food industry. Throughout the episode, Charlie recounts their personal experiences with autism, from the struggles of asking clarifying questions to finding a role that complements their unique abilities. We commend Charlie's self-discovery and applaud Asda's exemplary support for neurodiverse and disabled employees. We offer insights into the distinctions between common human behavi...
Finding Your Fit: Neurodiversity and the Job Market with Ellie Vince
April 11, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBJoin us this week as we sit down with Ellie Vince to explore her journey with dyspraxia. After facing difficulties with tasks such as reading aloud and coordination, Ellie was diagnosed with dyspraxia, leading to the need for specialised equipment in her job. Ellie's initial hesitation in disclosing her condition at work transitions into impactful advocacy, demonstrating how employers can better understand and support employees like her. We discuss the statistics highlighting the prevalence...
Rethinking Normal: Celebrating Neurodiversity in the Food Industry
April 04, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBShow notes: Today on the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we welcome special guest Amy Polly to discuss the intersection of neurodiversity and the food industry. The conversation kicks off with Amy sharing her compelling personal story of discovering her ADHD and the path to self-compassion that followed. With a rich background in finance and mental health, Amy brings a unique perspective to the issue, emphasising the importance of raising awareness and valuing neurodiversity in professional set...
Neurodivergence - It's not just a Trend
March 28, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode, we navigate the often misunderstood waters of ADHD and neurodiversity in an industry where focus and precision are paramount. Delving into our personal journeys, we discuss the challenges and triumphs faced from school into adulthood. We reflect on what sparked an exploration of our own neurodivergence and look at family patterns of ADHD symptoms. We emphasise the importance of seeking professional diagnosis over self-diagnosis and provide insights into struggles with educat...
Rising Through the Ranks: Helena Field on Leadership in Food Operations
March 21, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42.6 MBHelena Field joins us this week to explore the realities of a demanding career in food operations. Starting her day with self-care at the gym, Helena emphasises how setting aside personal time has improved her management capabilities and mental health. She recounts her experience rotating through various Cranswick departments, from the abattoir to new product development, and the valuable lessons she learned. Despite her young age and being a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field, He...
Crisis Averted: Navigating the Storm in the Food Industry
March 14, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this week’s episode of The Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we reflect on the emotional and commercial impact of crisis situations in the food industry, highlighting the conflicting priorities between food safety and commercial concerns. We emphasise the importance of self-awareness in recognising our reaction to crisis situations and share personal experiences of finding moments of self-awareness and rest amidst high-stress situations. We discuss the benefits of mindfulness, self-awareness,...
Using AI in the Food Industry with Grounded Research
March 07, 2024 06:00 - 52 minutes - 49.2 MBThis week, Kara Webb and Clare Otridge will join us to discuss AI technology in the food industry. This episode begins with a discussion about GPT-4's token prediction, laying the groundwork for understanding the potential of AI in our daily operations. We discuss AI's role in streamlining processes. Issues such as data security and potential misuse of technology. We delve into the ethics of AI, the risk of "fake content" generation, and the balance needed between human creativity and mach...
Using failure to your advantage
February 29, 2024 06:00 - 23 minutes - 22.5 MBThis episode delves into the uncomfortable topic of failure and its association with negativity. We emphasise the fear of failure and its impact on decision-making and progress in the food industry. We discuss the emotional toll of failure and its relationship with shame and disappointment, highlighting the importance of acknowledging and accepting the feelings that arise. Stressing the significance of reframing failure as feedback and as a pivotal part of the journey to success, we draw at...
Insights on Food Entrepreneurship and Evolving with Jason Gibb
February 22, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode, we are thrilled to have Jason Gibb joining us to discuss the art and challenges of repositioning and rebranding in the food industry. Jason's expertise shines as he recounts lessons learned during the rebranding of a plant-based product that initially failed to resonate with consumers due to complex messaging. The conversation circles the importance of consumer feedback, adaptability, and the perils of taking criticism personally, a hurdle Jason experienced in his past vent...
Productivity Hacks
February 15, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes - 35.3 MBJoin us this week as we have a revealing discussion about embracing change and improving productivity in the food industry. We start off by talking about the nervous anticipation around moving to a new CRM system and how it has helped with productivity and processes. We talk about digital tools like ClickUp and how they can revolutionise task accountability, while the Eisenhower matrix aids in the prioritisation of tasks. We share practical tips for tackling the ever-present temptation to p...
From Farming to Influencing with Milly Fyfe
February 08, 2024 06:00 - 40 minutes - 38.4 MBJoin us for a delicious conversation with Milly Fyfe, who brings a no-nonsense practicality to the kitchen, offering busy parents smart tips for cooking authentic meals from scratch. Touching on the pressures of 'Instagram perfect' meals, Milly emphasizes the beauty and importance of simple, accessible ingredients that celebrate UK farming practices. We explore a survey highlighting the community's desire to cook but their struggle with time and confidence. Milly puts a spotlight on the nee...
5 ways to be a Fearless Foodie
February 01, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBThis episode starts as we discuss the success of our first in-person networking event and announce the exciting extension of these engagements through monthly Zoom calls discussing podcast topics. We talk about recognising your strengths and seeking help for the weaknesses, framing challenges as opportunities for growth in the food industry and enforcing the necessity of staying authentic to your abilities, particularly when faced with external pressures. Together, we unpack the significa...
How Category Managers can help save the planet with Charlie Derra
January 25, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this episode, we delve into the dynamics of the ready-meal sector and the critical role of sustainability within the food industry. Our expert guest, Charlie Derra, brings her extensive experience in category, shop marketing, and research to illuminate the highly competitive space of ready meals. With three range reviews a year, Charlie underlines the importance of balancing product recommendations with production capacities while impacting consumer choices. We confront the negative perc...
Why post launch reviews shouldn't just be a tick box
January 18, 2024 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, we discuss the importance of leveraging each team member's strengths in product development and the essential nature of post-launch reviews. How capturing and capitalising on key insights can drive improvements in future projects. We talked about the importance of having a structured post-launch review process, accountability, and the potential for technology, such as management software, to enhance these processes in the food industry. It is important that the format of th...
Turning uncertainty into competitive advantage, with John Stapleton (Part 2)
January 11, 2024 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20.9 MBJohn Stapleton shares his extensive experience in the food industry, from working with early-stage businesses to his involvement in a vertical farm business. John discusses his work with Mission Ventures, an incubator accelerator focused on facilitating investments and helping small businesses grow, as well as the RegalFood Fund, an Irish-based venture capital fund for early-stage food and drink businesses. We talk about his latest venture, Fisher Farms, a vertical farm business focused on...
Turning uncertainty into competitive advantage, with John Stapleton (Part 1)
January 04, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBToday's episode kicks off a two-part series with John Stapleton emphasising the need for a product to solve a clear consumer demand. This is a lesson he has learned through his various entrepreneurial exploits, including Little Dish and the New Covent Garden Soup Company. His discussion on scalability and the resilience of entrepreneurs resonates deeply with anyone looking to carve out a niche in the dynamic food market. John’s personal narrative of overcoming failure and self-doubt offers ...
Why you should ditch the New Year’s resolutions for a happier year ahead
December 28, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this thought-provoking episode, we engage in an insightful discussion about the concept of intention setting and the value it holds in contrast to traditional New Year's resolutions. We delve into the psychological and practical differences between the two approaches, sharing personal experience and professional expertise to shed light on the benefits of embracing intention setting. We talk about fostering a growth mindset, the impact of self-compassion, and the power of visualisation in ...
Navigating Non-Compete Clauses: A Cautionary Tale
December 21, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBThis podcast episode tells the story of "Joe," a professional who faced major struggles after discovering a non-compete clause in his work contract. The unclear terms of the contract threw Joe's life into turmoil, underscoring the need to scrutinise employment agreements. We break down his painful journey, including the financial strain and self-doubt he endured. We dissect how even vague contract language can tie someone’s hands. And look at the aftermath of when they scrambled to chal...
Suzanne Coombes Asda Technical Manager
December 14, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this engaging episode, our guest, Suzanne Coombes, delves into her extensive experience within the food industry. Having started her career at Samworth Brothers, she found the complexity of operations thrilling. Her passion for the community and team spirit shines through as she compares a practical workplace to a well-conducted orchestra. We then discuss her shift from operations to a qualitative technical role at Asda, interspersed with light-hearted banter on sausage factories. Suzan...
Tapping into your suppliers know-how
December 07, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBWe kick this episode off by talking about tapping into suppliers' know-how and why building collaborative relationships is so important in this industry. There's a tendency to work in silos and miss opportunities to leverage our broader supply base truly. We've both seen the need firsthand to utilise supplier expertise better for mutual support and growth. When it comes to selection criteria, beyond the usual values and technical standards, I emphasize the benefits of aligning with suppli...
Speaking the Same Language: How Profiling Tools can help teams come together with Donna Ward-Higgs
November 30, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBWhat do you think of when you think of personality profiling? Is it a useful business tool or a fun way to spend a rainy Saturday afternoon? Have you tried to use personality profiling in your workplace? In this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we talk to our lovely friend and Leadership coach Donna Ward-Higgs about how she uses personality profiling to help teams to understand each other and achieve their goals more effectively. Donna tells us about her career journey and how it...
Unlocking Success Skills: The Power of Soft Skills in the Workplace
November 23, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MBSoft skills have got a bad reputation. It’s a term that we’ve all heard, but many of us struggle to define exactly what it means. Or maybe we can define it, but we don’t consider it to be as important as ‘being able to get the job done’. Well, in this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we’re here to say that SOFT SKILLS MATTER! So much so that we prefer to call them ‘success skills’! Join us to find out what we mean when we talk about soft skills, why they’re really important and wha...
Adulting in the Food Industry with Ellie Brook
November 16, 2023 06:00 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBHere on the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we talk a lot about the need to find more graduates to fill roles in the UK food industry and what a fantastic industry it is to work in. But, let’s be honest, it’s been a little while since we got our first ever food industry jobs and a lot has changed since then! So in this episode, we’re handing the mike over to recent Harper Adams graduate and food industry worker Ellie Brook to get her take on starting out in the food industry! Ellie tells us abo...
Conquering Imposter Syndrome with Neuroscience
November 09, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBWe’ve talked about imposter syndrome before on the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast but the science is always evolving and so are we! So in this episode, we’re discussing our reflections on imposter syndrome, including how it can show up in your work AND your personal life, the different types of imposter syndrome and what neuroscience teaches us about overcoming imposter syndrome. We talk about where imposter syndrome comes from in the brain and why it can do so much damage to our lives, wherev...
From Music to Microbiology: Exploring Food Safety with Danny Franklin
November 02, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB“I left school at 16 without any GCSEs”... and now he’s a Managing Director of a leading food safety company, Microsearch. On this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we hang out with the delightful and amazing Danny Franklin, asking him about his career journey, the challenges of working in microbiology, food safety legislation and the power of being yourself in your workplace. Danny tells us how he got his start at Microsearch (and why playing the piano helped him to land a job!) a...
Self-Coaching for Career Success: Affordable Strategies to Thrive
October 26, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWhen we asked you what you wanted to hear from us on the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, boy did you respond! The most popular topic, by an overwhelming majority, was self-development on a budget, or how to coach yourself through self-development. So grab a pen, some paper and maybe a hot drink to keep you going, because we’re about to walk you through how you can take charge of your own career and personal development! We explain what self-development actually means and what benefits it could ...
Breaking Barriers in the Food Industry: Ayisha Koyenikan’s Inspiring Journey and commitment to uplift the next generation
October 19, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBIf racism doesn’t affect your everyday life, it’s easy to not think about it or to tell yourself that it doesn’t matter. Maybe you also tell yourself that if you saw racism in your workplace, you’d recognise it and call it out immediately. But is that really the case? On this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we talk to Ayisha Koyenikan, a passionate and successful woman who’s achieved a brilliant career in the food industry, about the obstacles she’s faced being black in the workpl...
Mastering the New Product Development Process: Boosting Careers and Business Efficiency
October 12, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBIf your career involves any level of contact with an NPD team, you’ll know that it’s a high-pressure job with a lot of tight deadlines, strict workflows and tons of industry jargon. And you might have thought that that was all you needed to know, but on this week’s episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we’re here to correct you and deliver some exciting news: our NPD Fundamentals course is back! We walk you through who this course is for and what you’ll get out of it. We share the bene...
Unlocking Innovation: Human-Centered Business Growth with Neil Sykes
October 05, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBAll businesses communicate all the time, but they don't often think about it. Whether they’re persuading leads to become customers, supporting existing customers, handling shareholders or managing employees, it all comes down to good communication skills. On this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we’re talking to business founder and NLP therapist Neil Sykes about how better communication can drive businesses forward. Neil tells us how he came from his market research background t...
Conquering Performance Anxiety for Success: Mind and Body Tips
September 28, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBYou’re about to deliver your presentation to the board and you thought you were doing fine. Great, even. But then you notice that your hands are shaking, your knees feel weak, your back is sweaty and your mouth has gone dry. Ah, performance anxiety! However it feels for you, it can hold you back in your career and prevent you from achieving the success you deserve. So on this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we’re giving you the tools and techniques you need to nip your nerves in t...
Creating Pollen + Grace: A Journey in Food Innovation, Health, and Accessibility with Stephanie Kingston
September 21, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MBOn this week’s episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we talk to former professional chef Stephanie Kingston who traded her chef whites in for a factory uniform when she set up her nutrition-based to-go food business, Pollen + Grace. Steph lifts the lid on the Pollen + Grace story and tells us about future developments coming up for her business baby. Steph charts her journey into the food industry and tells us how her food intolerances made her pivot into the health food space. We dis...
Unleashing Your Entrepreneurial Mindset: Seizing Opportunities, Taking Risks, and Thriving in Business
September 14, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBToo many people believe that you either are entrepreneurial or you aren’t, and this myth needs to be busted! On this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we’re drilling down on the qualities that make up an entrepreneurial mindset and giving you tips on how you can apply them to your own life, even if you don’t have your own business. We begin by tackling the misconception that ‘employees don’t need to be entrepreneurs’ and we show you how useful entrepreneurial thinking can be in yo...
Navigating Cross-Functional Relationships in Food & Drink
September 07, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBIt’s so important for the future of your company, but it’s something that many companies can get so wrong: cross-functional collaboration. In the food industry, departments like NPD, marketing, sales and finance are all expected to pull together but in reality, their different goals and incentives can often get in the way. So on this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we’re brainstorming what good cross-functional collaboration is and how you can achieve it. We explore the challeng...
Insights for Success: Talking Strategy with Mark Whalley
August 31, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBWhy did chewing gum sales drop as smartphone sales rose? And when the economy is in a recession, why should you aim to be the most expensive food product in your category? On this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with expert consultant Mark Whalley about the difference that insights make to your food business. Mark tracks his career journey from the start working in market research to his move into the food industry. Together, we cover what insigh...
Is Your Workplace Toxic? Here's Some Key Watch Outs
August 24, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB‘Toxic’ is a word that we seem to hear a lot these days. We call situations, workplaces and even people ‘toxic’ all the time, but what does that actually mean? And how can you tell when your workplace is toxic? Well on this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we’re diving into the murky world of toxic workplaces to discuss how to tell if your workplace is toxic and what you can do about it. We begin by laying out how working in a toxic environment can damage your physical, emotiona...
A Seat at the Table: Optimising HR in Food with Jennie Beasley
August 17, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBWhen you have a question about your job, you go to HR. When you want to make a complaint about a colleague, you go to HR. When you need support in your workplace, you go to HR. But… who does your HR person go to? On this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we invite special guest and HR expert Jennie Beasley to shine a light on another underappreciated role in the UK food industry: the HR specialist. Jennie gives us a walk through her HR career journey, covering her time in a job sh...
Building Trust in Your Team
August 10, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIt’s one of the most common reasons why teams (and even businesses) fail: a lack of trust between people who are supposed to work together. But trust doesn’t happen automatically and it’s not an infinite resource. So on this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we take a look at Brené Brown’s BRAVING framework to help your team to trust each other. Listen to the end to find out more about your podcast homework! We begin by defining what trust is and, more importantly, what it isn’...
From Squeaky Clean to Safety Supreme: Unveiling the Importance of the Hygiene Department with Phil May
August 03, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBYou might think that you know about all the different teams that are involved in food development and production, but think again! On this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we talk to the smart, engaging and incredibly driven Phil May who’s on a mission to educate the food industry about the important role that the food hygiene team plays every night. Phil tells us how he got his start in food hygiene and campaigned to turn his job into a full-time role. He explains what it’s like...
Stop Saying it was a Team Effort
July 27, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBHow many times have you slogged through a top-priority team project and pulled out all the stops to make sure that you get your part done… AND everyone else’s too? And then you get to the delivery meeting and find yourself saying “It was a team effort”? Ok, so it’s definitely not just us then! On this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we explain why you shouldn’t let everyone take credit for your work and how to make others aware of your own contributions. We tell you why it’s pro...
Unlocking Supermarket Shelves: The 'Buyerology' Approach to Retail Success with Karen Green
July 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBYou might have a great food product idea with a secure supply chain, a reliable manufacturing process, a competitive price point and a small army of fans… But does that mean that your product will get picked up and sold in a major retailer? Not always, and that’s where Karen Green comes in. She’s a food mentor who specialises in helping young food brands take their products to market. Join us for this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast where we get to pick Karen’s brains about what ma...