by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Apr 21, 2026 | Uncategorised
This episode opens the season with an honest look at something most people in the food industry experience but rarely talk about, the inability to switch off. I share my own experience of late nights, constant thinking, and the creeping build-up of burnout that can... by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Mar 17, 2026 | Uncategorised
Welcome to Bethan’s Bite-Sized Bulletin – your quick-fire briefing on what’s happening across the food and drink industry. In under five minutes, journalist and Food Manufacture editor Bethan Grylls shares the latest headlines, trends and developments to keep... by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Mar 10, 2026 | Uncategorised
This isn’t a high-energy finale. It’s a grounded one. Amy takes a step back to connect the threads running through this season: leaders feeling stretched, teams stuck in reactive mode, and middle managers quietly holding everything together. Across conversations with... by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Mar 8, 2026 | Uncategorised
International Women’s Day often comes with big themes and bold statements. This episode brings it back to what actually moves the needle inside food businesses. Amy explores why advocacy and sponsorship matter more than “fixing the women”. In food manufacturing and... by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Mar 3, 2026 | Uncategorised
If your career path looks more like a bowl of spaghetti than a straight ladder, you’re not alone — and you’re probably doing better than you think. Katie Harvey shares her journey from dropping out of university and starting work as a kitchen assistant in a factory,... by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Feb 24, 2026 | Uncategorised
This conversation is about busting one of the most common myths in food and retail: that when teams struggle, it’s because they don’t care or aren’t capable. Amy and Donna share what they see again and again while coaching pressured teams — from unspoken rules and...
