The New Food Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The New Food Podcast · Episode 39: Eid SpecialHot on the heels of the Easter Special, another important festival is in the spotlight: Eid al-Fitr. Food (and lack of it) plays a critical role in this Islamic festival, which signals the end of he holy month of Ramadan.
Josh and Grace speak to Zara Mohammed of the Muslim Council of Britain to ask all the questions you’ve always wanted answers for concerning Ramadan and Eid. They find out just what it’s like to fast all day, the surprising foods that find their way onto the table during an Eid celebration, and what an iftar at the London Olympic Stadium looks like…
The New Food Podcast · Episode 38: Easter SpecialOn this Easter special episode, Joshua Minchin and Grace Galler speak to two guests about lamb and chocolate, two foods that are associated with the holiday and can be found in abundance in supermarkets at this time of year.
Providing us with some insight from the lambing sector is Phil Stocker, Chief Executive of the National Sheep Association (NSA). During the podcast Phil gives some great insight into exactly what is on sheep farmers minds across the UK. He also discusses how lamb imports from countries such as New Zealand could be beneficial for British farmers at a demanding time of year.
US confectionery industry set for $4 billion boost this Easter
Later on in the special, Jac Tyrrell, Brand Manager at NOMO discloses what goes on behind the scenes when innovating chocolate in the free-from and vegan categories. She also explains why she thinks free-from chocolate should be left to the experts in the food sector.
The New Food Podcast · Emergency Episode: Change at the FDA…Part TwoJoshua Minchin and Grace Galler get AFDO Executive Director Steven Mandernach back on the pod to talk through the latest update from the FDA on its proposed reforms, plus get the inside track on who he thinks might land the star role.
Steve explains why some top potential candidates have already ruled themselves out of the process to find a new Deputy Commissioner of Human Foods, after Frank Yiannas resigned from the Administration last month.
FDA food chief resigns: Why has Frank Yiannas stepped down?
Plus, Grace and Josh ask Steve for his read on the reaction of the food and beverage industry to the FDA updates: along for the ride or distinctly unimpressed, listen to find out.
The New Food Podcast · Episode 37 – The truth about sustainable agricultureThis episode is brought to you by the Almond Board of California
The New Food editorial team talks sustainable farming in this bumper episode, brought to you by the Almond Board of California.
There’s an interview with Louisiana farmers Mead and Marshall Hardwick, where they discuss the technology they use to look after their land and their interesting wildlife.
There’s an interview with the Almond Board of California and retailer Pip and Nut, where we learn how important collaboration is to ensure ethical sourcing and a little waste as possible.
Lastly, Director of the USSA David Green explains why there are so many misconceptions about US farmers and reveals the truth.
The New Food Podcast · Episode 36 – Would you eat an insect?New Food’s Joshua Minchin and Grace Galler speak to Dr Jessica Danaher, Senior Lecturer of Nutrition at the RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia about how insects could be the next big thing in the alternative protein industry.
Even though eating insects is common in many regions of the world, Western cultures do not seem to be putting insect products on menus. But why is this? Will attitudes in the Global North shift to make insects the food of the future? Or, even the sustainable benefits of eating insects in mind, will people have to think twice before adjusting their diets? Listen to hear our thoughts.
The New Food Podcast · Emergency Episode: Change at the FDAIn this emergency episode, Joshua Minchin and Grace Galler jump on a call with Steven Mandernach, Executive Director at the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), to discuss the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) revolutionary updates. Listen now to hear what Mandernach had to say about Frank Yiannas stepping down, the redesigning of the Human Foods Program and what he thinks having a new food representative will mean for food safety in the US.
The New Food Podcast · The big 2023 preview…featuring Professor Chris ElliottJoshua Minchin and Grace Galler speak to Professor Chris Elliott about what food trends will take the world by storm in 2023. Will food inflation continue to soar? Where will consumers stand on alternative proteins? Will Josh and Grace ever stop talking about the weather? Listen to find out.
The New Food Podcast · Episode 34: The best of 2022In this end of year extravaganza, the New Food editorial team review 2022. Josh and Grace highlight their favourite episodes of Food to Go, their favourite interviews of the year and also pick out things to look out for in the food and beverage industry in 2023.
Listen to the episode to find out the answers to all of the above, as well as the identity of the kitchenware supplier Josh likes the most, and Grace’s TikTok-inspired prediction for the breakout star food of next year.
Links to the content mentioned in the episode
- Food Safety Conference episode
- Wonky veg episode
- Worker wellness episode
- History of the potato episode
- Grace’s seed interview
- Josh’s Denver interview (Black Project)
- Mozambique food fraud
- Shocking US food inflation
- Laughter beer
- Has the World Cup saved hospitality?
The New Food Podcast · Episode 33 – Live from EFFoST DublinNew Food’s dynamic duo are back with another episode of Food to Go, this time featuring three interviews from the EFFoST 2022 conference at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.
Josh fills Grace in on his exploits across the Irish Sea, featuring Guinness chat, an analysis of Grace’s Grandma’s shopping habits, plus some serious stuff too.
They look at the demographic that attended EFFoST and why it could potentially be a great thing for the food and beverage industry, as well as discuss some of the insights Josh garnered at the two day conference in Dublin.
Plus, as promised, there’s interviews with three of the event’s star speakers to enjoy too.
In this special episode of Food to Go, the New Food team interview Dr Cassandre Juzaitis-Boelter, Sales Applications Specialist for Bruker Scientific about the perks of FT-NIR in ensuring food and drink quality.
Bethan and Josh from New Food's editorial team speak to Lesley Cooper, founder of WorkingWell, to find out how food and beverage workers can keep themselves healthy during an extremely pressurised period.
The New Food team (with a new addition) take you behind the scenes of the Food Safety Conference and reveal what goes into putting on a global food and beverage conference.
Food to Go calls on two experts, Professor Chris Elliott and Dr Richard Volpe, to discuss why inflation is affecting food prices so brutally across the globe, and what food safety concerns might arise as a result.
The New Food team are here to discuss the future of seafood and the exciting projects EIT Food are working on.
Get a sneak preview of New Food's first in-person conference for three years, as Bethan and Josh take you behind the scenes of the Food Safety Conference.
The New Food editorial team are talking ethics in this week's episode, as they speak to Paul Williams of Princes Group to find out how the manufacturer is keeping its supply chains ethical.
The New Food editorial team take you on another historical journey - this time to 1800s Ireland as they seek to find out what caused the potato famine and ask whether it could have been prevented.
Listen to our Editor’s commentary, hear from industry experts, and keep up to date with what’s happening in the thriving food and beverage industry!
The New Food team get the lowdown on new allergens that might emerge as we strive to create a more innovative and sustainable food sector. Hear from two leading allergen experts and the usual trio of Bethan, Abi, and Josh.
The New Food editorial team sit down for a history lesson with Michael Kyriakou, CEO of Gaia's Farming, as they learn the story of wonder-plant hemp.
The New Food team get the lowdown on wonky veg and try to understand why consumers do or do not opt for produce that looks a bit different.
The New Food editorial team get the lowdown on the luxury food and beverage sector and ask why consumers continue to buy luxury despite times getting harder. Brought to you by Centric Software.
The latest episode of Food to Go discusses the future of one of the food industry's biggest sectors: dairy.
One of the food industry's most difficult questions is tackled head on by New Food's editorial team.
Everyone should have a right to nutritious food. We hear from Young Food Ambassadors working hard to make sure that prerogative is delivered to children around the world.
In episode two of New Food and Equinom’s plant-based series, Bethan Grylls is joined by three female experts who discuss the future of protein, the challenges of mimicking experience, and whether soy will ever be trumped.
In our latest podcast, the New Food team are joined by four experts in the field of hygiene monitoring and disinfection control.
New Food's Editor Bethan Grylls and innovative global plant-tech company, Equinom, invited plant-based pioneers to 'lean in' to the mic and kick off a new series led by women.
Jaclyn Bowen of the Clean Label Project and Oliver Amdrup of Puori join the New Food team to discuss the issue of heavy metals in the US food supply.
The New Food editorial team interview two experts on the importance of good quality soil.
Our Editorial duo are back with another podcast and this time are talking all things vegan...
The pandemic has placed immense pressure on local businesses. In their latest podcast, the New Food team discuss the argument for and against shopping local.
In this latest episode of the New Food Podcast, Bethan Grylls speaks with three food experts on the topic of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC).
Listen to our latest episode, where New Food's Bethan Grylls learns how the ingredients supplier and food testing lab are operating during these uncertain times.
New Food is joined by Allergy Action, the Anaphylaxis Campaign, and Coeliac UK in its latest podcast.
In this second COVID-19-focused podcast, New Food's Bethan Grylls hears from three food experts who talk health, nutrition and the UK supply chain.
Three experts join New Food's Editor in this latest episode to offer advice and clarity on the coronavirus outbreak.
New Food hears from Caitlin Boon from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about how they will deliver a safer and smarter era of food safety...
Can't wait for Food Integrity 2020? Listen to our latest podcast with Jaclyn Bowen for a sneak preview of the panel session on labelling!
Interested to learn more about sustainable practice? Want to know more about the innovations that could help us face this humongous challenge? Then listen to our Editor's interview with expert, Dr Wayne Martindale!
According to National Geographic, approximately 18 billion pounds of plastic waste flows into the oceans every year from coastal regions, and 40 percent of plastic produced is packaging.
According to the FAO, one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year — approximately 1.3 billion tonnes — gets lost or wasted. Our editor speaks to the founder of Too Good to Go about how it's helping to improve this startling statistic.
Love our latest issue of New Food? Want to know a bit more about what to expect before reading? Listen as New Food’s Editor takes you through issue 4, picking out some of her favourite parts.