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Food Matters Live Podcast

Food Matters Live
Sustainability
Nutrition
Gut Health
Food Industry
Consumer Behavior
Food Innovation
Healthy Aging
Consumer Trends
Glp-1
Heart Health
Dietary Fiber
Personalized Nutrition
Fiber
Food Waste
Microbiome
Market Trends
Food Trends
Obesity
Gut Microbiome
Ultra-Processed Foods

Welcome to the Food Matters Live podcast – where we showcase the innovations, the big ideas, and the visionaries in the food industry. We dig deep, we look to the future and the past, and we question everything we think we know about food. Hit subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode. And find out how you can join the conversation on our website foodmatterslive.com.

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Latest Episodes

What will we be eating in the future? And what does that mean for the brands, manufacturers and developers trying to build products for a consumer whose relationship with food is changing faster than at any point in living memory?

Bompas & Parr have... more

If you handed a consumer two products - one with 18 ingredients and one with 6 - they already know which one they’d choose. But here’s the more interesting question: what if the product with fewer ingredients didn’t just look better, but performed be... more

Seven out of ten women say they want to improve their nutrition. The problem isn't knowledge or even willingness, it's time, mental bandwidth and a food system that makes consistently hitting nutritional targets genuinely difficult.

And for women, t... more

GLP-1 medications are not a silver bullet. That's not a controversial statement, but it is one that tends to get lost in a media narrative that swings between miracle cure and moral panic.

The more interesting question for the food industry might b... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Bompas
Co-founder of Bompas & Parr, working in food, flavor and sensory branding
Bompas & Parr
Episode: 632: Are TV dinners back? Six food futures you need to know about
Pablo Britton
Food and flavor experience creator at Bompas & Parr
Bompas & Parr
Episode: 632: Are TV dinners back? Six food futures you need to know about
Daniel Jones
Head of Food and Beverage at Blue Sky Botanics, classically trained chef, food author and Great Taste judge
Blue Sky Botanics
Episode: 631: Botanicals - the case for ingredients that do more with less
Ulliana Sampaio
Senior Product Development Scientist at Arborea
Arborea
Episode: 630: Women's nutrition and the potential role of microalgae
Karen Stetter
Senior Research and Development Programme Manager at Arborea
Arborea
Episode: 630: Women's nutrition and the potential role of microalgae
Estelle Alenxadre
Member of Arborea's Business Development Team
Arborea
Episode: 630: Women's nutrition and the potential role of microalgae
Angie Jefferson
From the British Nutrition Foundation, Questioner during session
British Nutrition Foundation
Episode: 628: Mandatory vs voluntary regulation - what’s best for the food industry?
Umar Jan
President of European Operations, Sabinsa; biochemist with focus on probiotics/postbiotics
Sabinsa Europe
Episode: 627: You can't change your genes - you can change your gut microbiome
Emily Leeming
Registered dietitian, King's College London researcher
King's College London
Episode: 627: You can't change your genes - you can change your gut microbiome

Host

Anthony Zahra
Host of Food Matters Live Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • I’ve learned so much!

    As someone who is trying to learn about current food systems and opportunities, I’ve been loving every episode, especially the Inspiring Nutrition event recordings in London! Thank you for sharing all this information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katrinachere
    United States3 years ago
  • Great insights from the food industry

    Great podcast, offering a wide breadth of insights into the food industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kitchen Guru-Murthy
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • For those who love farms and good food

    This podcast always offers interesting insights about food and farming. Whether you are interested in practical ideas and tips for small-scale farms, or the latest in farm policy, this is one of the best podcasts I’ve found. The guests are always folks who are involved in hands-on work, or have first-hand expertise to share. The show host asks great questions and I look forward to listening each week.

    Audible
    5
    Angela
    United States5 years ago
  • Podcast for foodies!

    Just discovered this podcast & so far I’m digging it. The show focuses on unique topics each episode. Its the pod you didnt even know you wanted but will be glad you found! —Mountain Murders Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BettiePage23
    United States6 years ago
  • Educational and impartial

    I work in the food industry, and although this show is largely focused on the UK, they bring up a range of interesting topics. They are largely focused on sustainability and new food trends, and bring in new people to talk about it.

    Also, they do not seem quite as biased, as many other podcasts within the field are. This podcast mainly has intellectuals and people with an extensive experience within the relevant field.

    Excited for new releases!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Martin DS
    Norway7 years ago

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High credibility due to guest expertise and rigorous topics
Guest diversity offers wide industry perspectives
Thoughtful, data-driven discussions resonate with professionals
Coverage blends theory with practical, real-world examples

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#193
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#184
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#5
Colombia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#43
Finland/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#104
South Africa/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#106
Mexico/Arts/Food

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631: Botanicals - the case for ingredients that do more with less
Q: What kind of flavor trends are you seeing most in botanicals at the moment, and what is likely to come in the next three years?
Jones identifies wellness ingredients, gut health botanicals, nootropics and clean energy as trends, alongside British flavors and Asian citrus fruits such as yuzu and mandarin.
631: Botanicals - the case for ingredients that do more with less
Q: Are they regulated in the same way as function ingredients in terms of what claims can be made?
Jones says botanical extracts fall under natural flavoring regulation, making product claims challenging. Food and beverage claims are typically implied, though Blue Sky Botanics can help identify active compounds and support claims.
626: Neil Rankin on reinventing what food can be
Q: Where did you start with Simplicity and what was the pivot from fat-laden restaurant fare to plant-forward, fermentation-based products?
The pivot came from a combination of frustration with traditional meat-centric menus and a realizing opportunity to control the entire animal and vegetable supply chain, using fermentation to elevate flavor and texture while reducing waste.
626: Neil Rankin on reinventing what food can be
Q: So, Neil, really fascinating to talk about your journey and your career. You studied physics—how did that early background influence your cooking philosophy?
The physics and precision mindset carried into culinary curiosity; I transitioned from a traditional kitchen path to experimenting with fire and fermentation, learning that science helps explain why certain textures and flavors emerge and how to scale sustainable practices.
625: A new future for managing NPD processes?
Q: What would you say to concerns that new processes could slow down innovation?
The key is to pre-populate with data and show tangible benefits from day one; transformation is about people understanding the joined-up process and seeing how it speeds life up and improves compliance, with ongoing support to evolve workflows as you get better at using the system.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Food Matters Live Podcast

What is Food Matters Live Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on innovations in the food and beverage sector, with deep-dive discussions on topics like nutrition, sustainability, reformulation, global flavors, and emerging ingredients. Episodes frequently feature industry leaders, researchers, retailers, and chefs who share practical insights, real-world examples, and market signals that shape product development. The format often combines live event panels, fireside chats, and data-driven debates, making it valuable for product developers, brand marketers, and sustainability professionals. A standout pattern is the blend of technical detail with actionable takeaways for scale, from reformulation challenges to upcycling and GLP-1 implications, all framed within a UK-forward, globally ... more

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Recent guests on Food Matters Live Podcast include:

1. Sam Bompas
2. Pablo Britton
3. Daniel Jones
4. Ulliana Sampaio
5. Karen Stetter
6. Estelle Alenxadre
7. Angie Jefferson
8. Umar Jan

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