OH FOR FOOD’S SAKE
-THE FOOD INDUSTRY PODCAST
unravelling challenges faced when working in the food industry whether YOU’re employed or a business owner.
We are your food industry podcast hosts, Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager and we offer you a new discussion each week. Drawn from our own experiences in the industry from stress, burnout and resilience to working with retailers, setting up on your own food brands 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.
TALKING POINTS
Creating High Performance Teams
The episode begins with an insightful discussion on the long-term benefits of coaching—not just as a one-time intervention but as an essential part...
Will Dickinson – From Kitchen to Corporate: hanging up the chef whites
We delve into the critical topic of career transitions within the food industry. Starting by discussing the importance of staying connected to food,...
Tackling the Talent Crisis: Nurturing Newcomers in the Food Sector
We begin the episode with a warm welcome, setting the stage for a discussion on how to effectively onboard new talent in the food industry. We...
Ultra-Processed Foods: Separating Fact from Fiction with a Registered Nutritionist
We welcome Mel Wakeman to discuss the complexities around the healthism narrative and the controversial dialogue surrounding ultra-processed foods....
Streamlining Product Development with Stage Gate in the Food Industry
We 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...
Recipe Development and Career Transitions with Laoise Casey
Laoise 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...
Clear is Kind: The Importance of Honest Feedback at Work
In today's episode, we tackle the often daunting task of giving honest feedback. We stress the importance of coupling care and empathy with...
Ultra processed Foods, a personal journey and what it means for the food industry
Debbie Wallen shares her family’s transformative experience with an 80/20 diet emphasising whole foods. She highlights her detailed approach to meal...
From Idea to Launch: Mastering Project Management in Product Development
In today’s informative episode, we tackle the topic of project management for product developers. We explore how project management can often be...
Torifin, 12/11/2022
Informative, varied and relatable
Super-informative podcast that covers a huge range of topics related to working in and around food. Lucy and Amy are really relatable and provide honest, genuine advice and guidance.
LouiseChick, 04/12/2021
Brilliant!
Absolutely loving every episode. As a bit of a newbie in the food industry it’s so good to listen to two experienced female voices sharing the wealth of their experience.
Asertyuiop, 16/11/2022
Great resource
This is a brilliant podcast for those working in the food industry. It offers so much advice on how to manage mental health, how to progress, how to manage a team as well as really interesting interviews. It’s the empowering manager you had or you wish you had. It makes me better at my job.