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The Food Foundation Podcast

The Food Foundation
Free School Meals
Climate Change
The Food Foundation
Food Foundation
Beans
Healthy Start
Food Price Inflation
United Kingdom Government
Food Strategy
Food Insecurity
UK Government
Unhealthy Food Advertising Restrictions
Welsh Youth Parliament
Child Poverty
University Of Aberdeen
UK Retailers
Food Policy
Ready Meals
Salt
Poverty

The Food Foundation Podcast takes you inside the UK’s fight against food insecurity, exposing the gaps, holding big food to account, and celebrating the initiatives that make a real difference. From the impact of nourishing school meals to getting more beans on plates, we tell the stories that shape communities and drive change.

This month, we are banging on about BEANS in a special series hosted ... more

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Latest Episodes

Nika Pajda, Head of Policy and Research at Bite Back tells us about young people's experiences of school food in England that has emerged from their latest report, Big Food in Schools.

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This week Dustin Benton, Managing Director of Sustainability at Forefront Advisors, tells us about the Land Use Framework and why it's essential to help England grow better quality food, decarbonize and restore nature.

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Can the mighty bean change the way we feel? Plant biologist Nadia Radzman, of Cambridge University, has found evidence showing the Fava bean contains chemicals linked to lasting improvements in the moods and emotions of those consuming them. So in th... more

Dr Mhairi Brown, Head of Food Futures at the Food Farming and Countryside Commission, tells us about a Citizen Advisory Council's reports on regional food systems.

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Recent Guests

Jeffrey Boadi
Semi-professional footballer and tennis player, author of Plant Fuel
Author of Plant Fuel, Eating Easy and Energising Recipes Packed with Protein and Fibre
Episode: Bang in Some Beans: Protein for Performance
Claire Thomson
Chef and author, Five O'Clock Apron
Five O'Clock Apron
Episode: Bang in Some Beans: Protein for Performance
Felicity Cloake
Guardian columnist and author of Red Sauce, Brown Sauce, A British Breakfast Odyssey
The Guardian / author
Episode: Bang in Some Beans: The Great British Breakfast Myth
Hannah Wilding
From Bold Bean, involved in Bean-A-Sense on social media
Bold Bean
Episode: Bang in Some Beans: The Great British Breakfast Myth
Emma Bardwell
Nutritionist and author of The Fibre Effect
Emma Bardwell Nutrition
Episode: Bang in Some Beans: The Great British Breakfast Myth
Glory Omoaka
Ambassador for The Food Foundation
The Food Foundation
Episode: Parents under Pressure: The rising cost of baby formula
Corin Bell
CEO of Alexandra Rose
Alexandra Rose
Episode: Parents under Pressure: The rising cost of baby formula
Amy Brown
Professor of Public Health, Swansea University
Swansea University
Episode: Parents under Pressure: The rising cost of baby formula
Josiah Meldrum
Co-founder of Hodmedod's, advocate for British-grown beans
Hodmedod's
Episode: Bang in Some Beans: The Bean Britain Forgot

Hosts

Dr. Hannah Brinsden
Head of policy and advocacy at The Food Foundation; frequently appears as host and commentator.
Melissa Hemsley
Host of discussions and guide for episodes, often emphasizing beans and practical cooking.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • A must listen podcast!

    I do volunteer work in food poverty and I’m someone who lives within food poverty and food insecurity so I was very keen to start listening to this podcast, I discovered it after working with someone from The Food Foundation. It’s such an informative podcast with lived experience at the heart of every episode. I learn so much and each episode inspires me to keep fighting for equal access to healthy, affordable food. I have used information from episodes in my work with food banks and the episode... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Racheewheels
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Brilliant, original and thought-provoking

    These are excellent, insightful and original podcasts. Nicely presented, refreshing to hear young voices. Hope there willbe more episodes...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mic Rodell
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • MrHoward Taylor

    Eye opening. When you hear real people talking about their food problems it makes me feel ashamed and very sorry that children particularly are being denied their basic needs and having to rely on Food Banks and charities' help

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Good boy Sidney
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Mrs C Taylor

    The Food Foundation is doing great stuff, and it is so badly needed at this time. Bravo to to the Food Foiundation team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Celiaflute
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • We need to know this.

    Real lives, real stories, real suffering and real help. An interesting and informative insight into food poverty, it’s affects and what people are trying to do to help. Well narrated and researched. Everyone needs to hear this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pippa135
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Lived experience at heart of every episode, informing and inspiring action.
Original, thoughtful, and well-produced with engaging hosts.
Important, accessible coverage of food poverty and policy.
Voices from young ambassadors bring fresh, grounded perspectives.
Positive, impactful content that appeals to advocates and practitioners.

Chart Rankings

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#185
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Apple Podcasts
#92
Italy/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#118
Spain/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#239
India/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bang in Some Beans: Protein for Performance
Q: What role do beans play in athletic performance?
Beans provide plant-based protein and fibre, support muscle repair and digestion, and offer a versatile base for meals and snacks that sustain energy for training and competition.
Why should kids pay for school food?
Q: Rushda, how did you react to the expansion of eligibility and what does it mean for communities?
Rushda describes hopeful and emotional responses, seeing policy change as validation of years of advocacy and the potential to impact millions.
Why should kids pay for school food?
Q: Sam, what inspired you to focus on school food as a newly elected MP?
Sam states the goal of lifting children out of poverty through nutritious meals, addressing health and social development, and creating a learning-ready environment in schools.
Why should kids pay for school food?
Q: Rushda, what first motivated you to become a food ambassador?
Rushda explains that witnessing the consequences of food insecurity on children and recognizing nutrition as a matter of equality, dignity, and the right to learn motivated her to speak up and campaign.

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What is The Food Foundation Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on food insecurity and policy in the UK, with a strong emphasis on beans, school meals, and holistic food-system reform. Across recent episodes, conversations weave together research, lived experiences, and practical pilots (like voucher schemes and community-based interventions) to explore affordability, accessibility, and nutrition for families with children. Notable angles include reforming advertising and nutrition standards, elevating grassroots voices (especially young ambassadors), and accelerating policy action around a more resilient, healthier food system. A standout characteristic is the sustained focus on beans as a central, novel vehicle for nutrition, sustainability, and affordability, often featuring collabor... more

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2. Claire Thomson
3. Felicity Cloake
4. Hannah Wilding
5. Emma Bardwell
6. Glory Omoaka
7. Corin Bell
8. Amy Brown

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