Best FoodTalk Podcasts (2026)

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Clara Latham - Deeply: filling the fibre gap 46:39

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4M ago46:39

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In this episode of the Food Talk Show, host Ollie Lloyd talks to Clara Latham about creating category-smashing start-ups and her new venture, Deeply. Clara Latham has built her career in some quite radical startups, including Bounce protein balls and Seedlip non-alcoholic spirits. Today, she is focused on what she sees as the most significant consu…

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Citizens of Soil - inspiring foodies to fall in love with olive oil 42:07

7M ago42:07

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In this episode of the Food Talk Show, host Ollie Lloyd talks all things oil with Sarah Vachon, an olive oil sommelier and the founder of Citizens of Soil. Her company is dedicated to sourcing and promoting high-quality, sustainably produced olive oil. Sarah’s journey into the world of olive oil began with her fascination for its complexities and n…

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Discovering Fonio: A Grain of Hope for Sustaining Agriculture 34:59

8M ago34:59

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In the latest episode of The Food Talk Show, host Ollie Lloyd talks to Philip Teverow, co-founder and CEO of Yolélé, a brand pioneering the development of fonio, a grain that you might not have heard of but has tremendous potential. Fonio is not just any grain; it's a “gluten-free ancient grain that cooks in five minutes and is drought tolerant," e…

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Bold Beans: a bean shaped revolution leading with flavor 41:47

10M ago41:47

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In the latest episode of The Food Talk Show, Ollie Lloyd hosts Amelia Christie Miller, the founder of Bold Beans, a brand transforming the bean market. Amelia initially disliked beans until an unexpected experience, inspired by Nigel Slater during her Erasmus exchange in Madrid, altered her perspective. "I spooned one straight from the jar, and it …

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Flavour First: Imme Ermgassen on Crafting Botivo 45:46

11M ago45:46

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In the latest episode of The Food Talk Show, host Ollie Lloyd is joined by Imme Ermgassen, a co-founder of Botivo, a brand reshaping the non-alcoholic drinks landscape. Imme shares the intriguing backstory of Botivo, which diverges from the typical narratives surrounding alcohol-free drinks. “Botivo was born from pleasure and hedonism, not from the…

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Rethinking Bakery: Ella Harland and Griddle's Revolution in Bakery 30:31

12M ago30:31

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Ella Harland, co-founder of Griddle, joins Ollie Lloyd on The Food Talk Show to discuss how Griddle challenges the status quo in the bakery aisle. If you have ever looked at the back of the pack of pre-made bread, croissants or waffles, you know what the baseline is (and it's not good). Griddle produces products that are as close to homemade as pos…

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Richard Peake, CEO of Merchant Gourmet on creating a foodie brand 44:18

1y ago44:18

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In the latest episode of The Food Talk Show, Ollie Lloyd dives into a conversation with Richard Peake, CEO of Merchant Gourmet. The brand is revitalising the grain and pulse category by offering flavoursome, convenient products for time-strapped consumers that want something a bit more interesting. Historically known for its premium chestnuts and p…

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Redefine Frozen Treats with Pukpip's Zara Godfrey 27:24

1y ago27:24

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Can one revolutionise the frozen treats category? Zara Godfrey, the founder of Pukpip, thinks so and explains it all to Ollie Lloyd in this latest episode, as his new puppy (Enola) occasionally makes a racket in the background! Pukpip launched in 2023 to shake up the ice cream industry by integrating more fruit into consumers' diets in fun and inno…

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A Growing Revolution: Ed Morrison, the CEO of Roots Allotment, on building community and maybe even self-sufficiency 40:58

1y ago40:58

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In this latest episode of The Food Talk Show, host Ollie Lloyd welcomes Ed Morrison, the CEO of Roots Allotment. This membership-based business aims to empower communities across the UK to grow their food and become part of a vibrant local community. From the germ of an idea during lockdown, the company is pursuing a bold vision for sustainable sel…

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Pact Coffee's CEO Paul Turton on building a better coffee world, one farmer at a time 39:42

1+ y ago39:42

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In this episode of The Food Talk Show, host Ollie Lloyd, interviews Paul Turton, the CEO of PACT Coffee, to discuss the company's mission-driven journey, the complexities of the coffee supply chain, and the direct-to-consumer (DTC) business model that continues to drive their success. Paul talks about the way that coffee prices are often manipulate…

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Spoon's Jonny Shimmin 42:13

1+ y ago42:13

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In this episode of The Food Talk Show, host Ollie Lloyd interviews Johnny Shimmin, co-founder of Spoon Cereal and discusses the highly competitive cereal category and some of the cynical behaviour of some of the more prominent brands. Spoon began as a fun idea after a discussion with his future sister-in-law at a family barbecue over ten years ago …

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Chef Paul Ainsworth - creating an impact locally 36:20

1+ y ago36:20

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Over the last ten years, Chef Paul Ainsworth has build a very special business in Cornwall that has expanded far beyond his eponymous Michelin stared restaurant in Padstow. Initially he took over a local restaurant that had been through many incarnations, creating an family Italian called Caffe Rojano. He went on take over a much loved local pub, T…

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Eoin Keenan - founder of Goodrays 42:47

1+ y ago42:47

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Ollie Lloyd talks to Eoin Keenan, founder of Goodrays, one of the UK's first CBD brands offering drinks. Eoin shares his journey of discovering CBD in university whilst dealing with anxiety and sleep issues. After working on CBD farms in the US and Canada, Eoin returned to the UK to advocate for CBD legalisation. He founded Goodrays because he beli…

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Danni Malone, Chief Network Officer of the Trussell Trust talks change 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

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Danni Malone, the Chief Network Officer of the Trussell Trust, an anti-poverty charity that supports a network of food banks across the UK, joins Ollie Lloyd and Susie Warran-Smith to explain the challenges they face. The Trussell Trust is campaigning and working towards a vision where we no longer see food banks in communities. Their network of 1,…

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Dogtooth - a revolutionary approach to picking 34:33

1+ y ago34:33

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Dr Duncan Robertson, from Dogtooth, joins Ollie Lloyd and Susie Warren-Smith, to talk about a new way to address the labour shortages that are impacting seasonal fruit and vegetables, a problem that Susie has seen first hand in her role as Chair and Executive Director, Produced in Kent. Dogtooth, are working on a revolutionary plan, which involves …

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Sonic Branding with Freddie Webb, the founding partner of Father 41:45

1+ y ago41:45

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Freddie Webb, is the founding partner of Father, a creative music and sound design studio. In this episode he explains to Ollie Lloyd why he passionately believes that many brands are missing a trick when it comes to the way they use sound. He thinks that sound should be an integral part of brand design and used strategically. Father have worked wi…

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Scott Davies, founder of Hill Top Honey, talks about the importance of bootstrapping and 34:28

1+ y ago34:28

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Scott Davies, the founder of Hill Top Honey has built an incredible business with the combination of tenacity and a £5,000 bank loan. He was a bricklayer who hurt his back and decided to change tact and set up a honey business. He came on the Food Talk Show with Ollie Lloyd and Susie Warran-Smith many years ago, but alot has happened in the last 8 …

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Harriet Lamb - tackling the waste challenge with WRAP 43:59

1+ y ago43:59

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Harriet Lamb, the CEO of WRAP (the climate action NGO behind Love Food Hate Waste and Food Waste Action Week), strikes a positive note about tackling food waste and how so many people from different sectors are trying to tackle this seemingly intractable challenge. In her chat with Ollie Lloyd, she talks about innovative businesses like Dizzie, whi…

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Ben Branson - from Seedlip to Seasn 49:52

1+ y ago49:52

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Ben Branson is a true pioneer in the non-alcoholic drinks space. He created Seedlip, the first of the major brands in this sector, thus sparking an arms race and setting the stage for a new exciting era in the industry. He chats with Ollie Lloyd on the FoodTalk Show about his home experimentation with herbs and how a £50 home distilling kit purchas…

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Tom Hunt Eco-chef 33:22

1+ y ago33:22

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Tom Hunt is an eco-chef who has been championing the right food for years. He is passionate about inspiring people to think creatively about cooking and eating. He writes a column for the Guardian on Food waste, founded a zero-waste restaurant in Bristol, has lived off-grid with his family and recently created a genuinely Happy Meal with the Soil A…

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Toby Co-Founder of All things Butter 40:50

1+ y ago40:50

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Toby Hopkinson co-founded All Things Butter with chef / social media phenomenon Thomas Straker, who went viral on TikTok and Instagram with a series of recipes that incorporated flavoured butter and owns a highly regarded restaurant in Notting Hill. Their business is taking a somewhat different approach to many challenger food brands. It tackles an…

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Robert Thompson MBE 37:58

2y ago37:58

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Robert Thompson MBE is one of the youngest chefs in the UK to receive a Michelin star and has helped put the Isle of Wight on the culinary map. At ten, he became interested in food, designing his own restaurant/club as part of a school project. He has worked at several top rated restaurants, from Winteringham Fields to Cliveden, before establishing…

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Orlando Murrin - from magazines to hotels and murder mysteries 36:31

2y ago36:31

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Orlando Murrin has one of those careers in food that makes anyone who loves food jealous. He edited BBC goodfood, helped create Olive magazine and has also run highly successful hotel / restaurants in France and Britain. He has now embarked on another career branch by writing a murder mystery novel about a chef who has an unexpected experience runn…

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Ben Davies - Founder of VYPR on research that works 37:46

2y ago37:46

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Ben Davies is the founder of VYPR, a consumer research business that is designed to metaphorically put the consumer on the shoulder of brand leaders as they optimise their mix or launch new products. Ben is a serial entrepreneur and an ex-supermarket buyer who passionately believes that most innovation processes are designed to produce sub-optimal …

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Elin Roberts - making nature better with Tempeh 38:21

2y ago38:21

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Elin Roberts is the CMO and one of the Co-Founders of Better Nature, a tempeh company. She is leading the charge to inspire more people to embrace the world of tempeh and eat a little bit more sustainably. Tempeh is a weirdly neglected Indonesian product that is made from fermented soybeans. Whilst it is a stable of Indonesian cuisine it hasn't bee…

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Charlie Bighams - creating a beacon food brand 39:40

2y ago39:40

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Charlie Bigham, the founder of Bigham's, is one of the emerging giants of the food world. He is passionate about creating a food business that demonstrates the real benefits of long term thinking, a thing he believes we are sorely lacking in the UK at present. To understand his philosophy, all you need to do is look at the award-winning architect d…

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Veganuary -aiming for a kinder, greener planet 39:36

2y ago39:36

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Toni Vernelli, the head of communications at Veganuary, chats with Ollie Lloyd about the organisation's mission and how it came into being. They discuss what the best of vegan food looks like and how their mission is far from the militant view of veganism that some parts of the press would like you to associate with it. They understand that change …

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Dr Morgaine Gaye - Food Futurologist 40:19

2y ago40:19

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Dr Morgaine Gaye, a food futurologist joins Ollie Lloyd on The Food Talk Show to discuss the evolving food landscape and how brands can tap into consumers changing attitudes. With discussions ranging from the adoption of new food traditions to hyper local consumption and the challenges around plant-based food. Edited by Stella Gent…

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Pete Russell, from Ooooby, on shaking up local farming 24:55

2y ago24:55

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Pete Russell joins Ollie Lloyd on The FoodTalk Show to tell him about his mission to connect small scale farmers with their local consumers. As the founder of Ooooby, an online platform that provides the tools for farmers to manage fruit and veg boxes, he is passionate about finding a way to put customised technology into the hands of farms. Alread…

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Rupert Pick - Co-Founder of Hot Pickle, a leading experiential marketing agency 33:02

2y ago33:02

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Rupert Pick, Co-Founder and CEO of Hot Pickle, shares his lessons from 14 years at the cutting edge of experiential marketing. His career started at Unilever, included time as an Inventor at !What If?, and an MBA from Cambridge, all of which explains his strategic approach. He talks about the need to create content platforms far beyond events that …

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Graze - a wonderful teenager that is maturing rapidly 36:00

2+ y ago36:00

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Joanna Allen, the CEO of Graze, comes to our virtual studio to tell Ollie Lloyd all about how she is helping a teenager become a leading voice in the B Corp community. Graze recently turned 15 and is on a mission to help people make small changes that can have big impacts, from both a sustainability and health perspective. Graze was one of the earl…

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Halal Food Catering 0:40

2+ y ago0:40

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Halal Food Catering Singapore : Halal Food Catering Singapore is a reputable and specialized catering service that offers delicious and authentic halal cuisine in the vibrant city-state of Singapore. With a strong commitment to adhering to Islamic dietary guidelines, this catering service ensures that all of its offerings are prepared in strict com…

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Halal Food Catering Singapore 0:36

2+ y ago0:36

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Halal Food Catering : Halal food catering refers to the provision of food and culinary services that strictly adhere to Islamic dietary guidelines. The word "halal" itself means "permissible" in Arabic, and in the context of food, it encompasses a set of principles and practices that Muslims follow in their daily lives. These guidelines govern what…

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Halal Food Caterer 0:31

2+ y ago0:31

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Halal Food Caterer : Welcome to our esteemed Halal Food Catering service, where passion for delicious cuisine meets the adherence to Islamic dietary laws. As a leading Halal Food Caterer, we take immense pride in crafting mouthwatering dishes that not only satisfy your taste buds but also uphold the principles of Halal integrity. Planning a Special…

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Halal Buffet Catering Singapore 0:34

2+ y ago0:34

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Halal Buffet Catering Singapore : Singapore's Halal Buffet Catering offers an extensive selection of mouthwatering dishes from various cuisines, promising a feast that caters to every palate. Whether it's traditional Malay cuisine, Indian delicacies, or international favorites, the menu boasts a wide array of flavors and textures, leaving guests sp…

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Halal Bento Set Singapore 0:30

2+ y ago0:30

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Halal Bento Set Singapore : The Halal Bento Set in Singapore offers a delightful and diverse culinary experience that caters to the Muslim community and food enthusiasts alike. Embracing the principles of Halal, which involves adhering to Islamic dietary laws, these bento sets promise a wide array of mouthwatering dishes made from permissible ingre…

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Halal Bento Catering 0:29

2+ y ago0:29

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Halal Bento Catering : Halal Bento Catering is a specialized catering service that offers a diverse and delicious range of halal-certified bento boxes. Designed to cater to the dietary needs and preferences of Muslim customers, these bento boxes are prepared with utmost care to ensure they meet the strict halal standards. Make Every Occasion Specia…

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Event Catering 0:31

2+ y ago0:31

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Event Catering : Event catering refers to the provision of food and beverage services at various types of gatherings and occasions, ranging from corporate events and weddings to private parties and social gatherings. It is a specialized service offered by professional catering companies or restaurants that ensures the culinary needs of guests are m…

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Corporate Bento Box 0:31

2+ y ago0:31

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Corporate Bento Box : The Corporate Bento Box offers a delectable fusion of convenience and elegance, designed to cater to the discerning tastes of today's corporate professionals. Combining the traditional Japanese concept of bento with modern culinary creativity, this culinary marvel is redefining the way corporate lunches are enjoyed. Planning a…

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Buffet Catering Singapore 0:43

2+ y ago0:43

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Buffet Catering Singapore : Buffet Catering Singapore is a leading and reputable catering service that brings the finest culinary experiences to events and gatherings across the island. Renowned for its diverse and delectable spread, this catering company offers a wide range of cuisines, from traditional local delicacies to international delights, …

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Bento Catering Singapore 0:57

2+ y ago0:57

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Bento Catering Singapore : Bento Catering Singapore is a premier catering service that specializes in creating exquisite and delectable bento boxes for various events and occasions. Nestled in the heart of Singapore's vibrant culinary scene, Bento Catering takes pride in offering a diverse range of meticulously crafted Japanese-inspired bento meals…

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Marcus Wareing and Tales from a Kitchen Garden 59:00

2+ y ago59:00

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Marcus Wareing comes into the FoodTalk studio to talk about his work with Angela Hartnett, Gordon Ramsay and Michel Roux among others. How potatoes have shaped his life, Masterchef ("it was like being asked to be in The Beatles") and his new BBC 2 series Tales From A Kitchen Garden. Fascinating stuff with Susie Warran-Smith and Ollie Lloyd.…

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TALKING FERMENTATION DOWN AT PETER’S YARD 29:00

2+ y ago29:00

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Susie and AJ admit they doesn't really know anything about fermentation and yet it underpins so much of the foodie stuff they love - sourdough, vinegar, beer, pickles etc etc. What is the mother thing? How do you get a starter? All is revealed with our two experts from Peter's Yard and Slow Vinegar. We never thought you could find a vinegar that ge…

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SCOTTISH WHISKY VERSUS THE ENGLISH STUFF 29:00

2+ y ago29:00

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Scotland has a glorious history of whisky making. It's romantic, almost magical and definitely world-class. In this episode of the FoodTalk programme, Jane and Susie get to taste some English whisky with renowned whisky expert and Scottish whisky distiller Annabel Thomas. What do they all make of the new English kids on the block and is it really w…

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A PINT OF THE BLACK STUFF 29:00

2+ y ago29:00

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Listen again. Susie is overjoyed that this week's programme is about porter and stout - her favourite type of beer. AJ prefers the hoppy taste of IPAs but as always is open to trying anything. Luckily Clare Pope the beer writer is in the studio to take them through the tastings of the black stuff in an orderly fashion. In the end they all agree tha…

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Making Caviar Sustainable 29:00

2+ y ago29:00

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Susie is back from holiday and AJ is relieved to hand the hosting reins back again! This week, they welcome caviar expert, Alison McKenzie to the show. Alison is the official UK partner for Adamas Caviar, which she imports through her business Caviar and Cocktails. The team are absolutely fascinated learning how Caviar comes to be and what lengths …

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The Dessert Show 28:50

2+ y ago28:50

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Join hosts Susie Warran-Smith and AJ Sharp for an exciting episode of the Food Talk Show. In this episode, they are joined by guest experts Joe Moruzzi from Pleese, the pioneers of frozen cheesecake, and Andrew Chelley from Pots & Co, the innovators behind delectable desserts. AJ is as excited as ever to taste sweet treats, but Susie takes a little…

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The Potato Show 29:00

2+ y ago29:00

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Join hosts Susie Warran-Smith and AJ Sharp who are joined this week by two guest experts. John Chater from Dug Drinks, the mastermind behind an incredibly authentic and delicious plant-based milk alternative. And Nat Cooper from Simply Roasted Crisps, whose revolutionary technology has given birth to the crispiest, healthiest and tastiest crisps in…

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Fruity Heritage 29:00

2+ y ago29:00

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This week, Susie Warren-Smith is back in the studio with AJ Sharp and they’re talking about heritage this week. Our experts are Scott Goodfellow from Tiptree and Neil Franklin from Brogdale, home of the National Fruit Collection Heritage Orchards. We learn why heritage is really important for topfruit farmers. And although it’s one of her favourite…

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Feeling Saucy 28:49

2+ y ago28:49

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This week, AJ is joined again by the lovely Suzy Pelta who is a food presenter, demo chef, food judge, recipe writer, brand consultant and condiment enthusiast! This week AJ and Suzy are very excited to meet Lian White from Dr Will’s and Roddy Perkins from Barries, as they deep dive into the world of condiments, from vegan mayos to perfectly balanc…