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  • Free Resources to Boost Your Food Career
Can You Lead With Heart and Still Win? The Truth About Purpose in the Food Business With Andrew Thornton

Can You Lead With Heart and Still Win? The Truth About Purpose in the Food Business With Andrew Thornton

by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Jun 19, 2025 | Uncategorised

This week, we peel back the layers on what running a genuinely heartful business looks like in food and retail. We welcome Andrew Thornton, legendary for shaking up the industry and for always bringing his signature purposeful approach to everything from the shop...
Beyond the Hype: How to Make Trends Work for Your Food Business

Beyond the Hype: How to Make Trends Work for Your Food Business

by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Apr 3, 2025 | Uncategorised

In this engaging conversation, we dissect the concept of trends, distinguishing between short-lived fads and long-term shifts in consumer behaviour.  We share historical examples like the cranberry craze initiated by Delia Smith and current trends like bubble tea,...
How was your year? 3 questions to reflect on 2024

How was your year? 3 questions to reflect on 2024

by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Dec 12, 2024 | Personal Development, Uncategorised

Lucy opens up about how working with coaches and mentors has been a game-changer, giving her the clarity and confidence to push forward in both life and business. She even shares a courageous journey through the small claims court process, which she found hugely...
Insights for Success: Talking Strategy with Mark Whalley

Insights for Success: Talking Strategy with Mark Whalley

by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Aug 31, 2023 | Uncategorised

Why 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...
Is Your Workplace Toxic? Here’s Some Key Watch Outs

Is Your Workplace Toxic? Here’s Some Key Watch Outs

by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Aug 24, 2023 | Uncategorised

‘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,...
A Seat at the Table: Optimising HR in Food with Jennie Beasley

A Seat at the Table: Optimising HR in Food with Jennie Beasley

by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Aug 17, 2023 | Uncategorised

When 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...
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