by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Sep 19, 2024 | New Product Development, Resilience
In this engaging and eye-opening episode, we begin by addressing the perception problem that plagues New Product Development (NPD) teams in the food industry. We stress the significance of the NPD role, which other departments often misunderstand and undervalue. We...
by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | May 18, 2023 | Foodie Founders, New Product Development, Podcast
The food industry changes all the time so if you have a food business, you always need to keep an eye on the horizon. On this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast, we talk to Adrian Short, one of the founders of our podcast sponsor Ulrick & Short, about how...
by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | May 4, 2023 | Communication Skills, New Product Development, Podcast
Starting a career in NPD is like being thrown in the pool at the deep end. There’s so much to learn and everyone around you is busy and under pressure. They might not have the time to stop and explain to you exactly what’s going on or to help you with your career...
by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Nov 17, 2022 | New Product Development, Podcast
Rewind back to 2012: Who would have ever said then that plant-based food and drinks would take off as a category? Enter the special guest for this week’s episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake podcast: Charles Banks, cofounder of thefoodpeople! Charles joins us for an...
by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Sep 22, 2022 | New Product Development, Podcast
On the surface, it seems easy to run an NPD food sample session. All you need is the food, served at the right temperature…at a good time of day….and a stockpile of the right utensils…and the right people in the room…giving feedback in the right way… Actually, it’s...
by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Sep 15, 2022 | New Product Development, Podcast
How can a food business navigate all of the hurdles on the long NPD road to get their new product to market? By calling in the Taste Creators! On this episode of the Oh For Food’s Sake Podcast, we dive into everything NPD with consultant experts Sarah Fielder and...