Podcasts about Asda

In September 2023, UK consumer watchdog Which published research showing just how much cheaper budget brands can be. One striking example was the price of rice at Asda. Shoppers could get 1kg of Asda Just Essentials rice for 52 pence, while the store's standard own-brand Easy Cook Long Grain White Rice was £1.80 for the same quantity. That's 246% more. Similar cases were found at supermarkets like Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrison's, on staple foods like baked beans, spaghetti and tea bags. The cost of living crisis has seen a lot of people switch to budget food brands in order to save. And an early 2023 survey by Attest found that 70.2% of Brits plan to stick with own-label brands, rather than reverting to premium options. What counts as a budget food brand? Are the products of good enough quality? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why is funflation causing us to spend more on live entertainment?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Are gas cookers dangerous?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How do I know if I'm allergic to gluten?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 26/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tooru PLC (AIM:TOO, FRA:73N) CEO Scott Livingston talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's recent fundraising, growth strategy, and expansion across major UK retailers in the fast-growing free-from and wellness markets. The company successfully raised over £1 million through a placing, WRAP Retail Offer and debt conversion without offering a discount or warrants. Livingston said this “should give confidence that obviously we have support,” highlighting backing from major long-term institutional investors. The funds strengthen the parent company's balance sheet while enabling operating subsidiaries to accelerate growth. Pulsin is receiving additional firepower to support stock levels amid rising demand. The brand is refreshing its positioning, expanding international distribution efforts, and significantly increasing retail presence, including an acceleration in Co-op stores from 80 to 1,000 locations. Meanwhile, OAF has secured a listing with ASDA and is expanding distribution in Tesco. Juvela remains in a solid cash position following refinancing with Shawbrook. Looking ahead, Tooru is focused on expanding distribution points in major retailers and pursuing acquisitions within the free-from and wellness space. Livingston explained the company is targeting “main challenger brands that are on the shelf in snacking and nutrition or anything related to free from and wellness.” The strategy centres on maintaining a consistent consumer demographic while leveraging shared marketing and operational efficiencies. With new product launches in the pipeline and retail momentum building, Tooru is positioning itself for accelerated growth in 2026. For more interviews like this, visit Proactive's YouTube channel, give this video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications so you never miss future updates. #TooruPLC #ScottLivingston #FreeFrom #WellnessBrands #PlantBased #RetailExpansion #UKInvesting #SmallCapStocks #FoodInnovation #Pulsin #Juvela #OAF #ASDA #Tesco #Coop #GrowthStrategy #Fundraising #AIMStocks

This week on Food Rebels, AJ Sharp interviews Alex Emmanuel-Jones, Commercial Director of The Black Farmer, to unpack the real story behind one of the UK's most recognisable challenger brands. What started as Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones' bold response to assumptions about who “belongs” in farming has grown into a nationally stocked brand found in Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Ocado, alongside urban farm shops in Brixton and White City. But this is more than a retail success story. It's about representation. It's about resilience. It's about building a commercially successful food brand without compromising on values.

S8 EP2 From shop floor lessons to commercial confidence with Dahlia StroudThis week we're joined by Dahlia Stroud, a retail and FMCG leader whose career spans Nestlé, Asda and Co-op, where she's led commercial strategy, online trading and multiple buying teams (without ever officially holding the buyer title). Today she hosts Stressed But Well-Dressed, exploring the link between confidence, mindset and how we show up at work.In this episode we go back to the start- field sales, Christmas aisles and learning retail the hard way and how those early experiences built the instincts she later used to lead teams and shape commercial decisions across categories from home to healthcare.We talk about the moment online retail changed everything: why a profitable product on paper isn't always profitable in reality, how customer behaviour differs by channel, and why great buyers have to understand the full journey not just the margin line. Dahlia shares how she influenced teams without authority, using insight and education to bring people with her rather than telling them what to do.We also get into the human side of careers. Redundancy knocked her confidence and identity, and led to creating Stressed But Well-Dressed as a way to rebuild her voice, discovering along the way that everyone, even senior leaders, is figuring it out as they go. Confidence, she says, isn't about knowing everything it's about trusting you can work it out.Along the way we cover trend moments that unexpectedly explode, why getting the basics right matters just as much as innovation, and the psychology behind why customers actually buy things in the first place.Three key takeaways1. The best commercial instincts are built on the shop floor Those early, unglamorous roles teach you how retail actually works - customers, stores, operations and reality vs theory. That experience shapes stronger decisions later because you understand the impact beyond the numbers.2. Buying isn't just margin (yes we did say that) it's the full operating model Online retail forced a shift from product-level thinking to end-to-end thinking. Packaging, fulfilment, returns and behaviour all matter, and the strongest commercial teams are the ones who connect customer behaviour to financial outcomes.3. Confidence drives progression more than job titles Redundancy pushed Dahlia to rebuild her identity and voice- and reinforced a simple truth: everyone has doubt. The difference is backing yourself anyway. When you change your internal narrative, your external impact changes too.Connect with DahliaPodcast: Stressed But Well-DressedExploring the relationship between clothing, confidence, and mindsetSupport the showIf you've liked this episode please rate, follow, subscribe and share :) - and if you already have, thank you!Follow us @buyingandbeyond on Instagram Send us a DM or email hello@buyingandbeyond.co.uk Find out more about us www.buyingandbeyond.co.uk If you'd like to show a little more love, then head here to give us just a little bit *extra* and show us your support :) thank you! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300060/support

Welcome to the Two Hundred & Third Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of The Oz Vlog We welcome Oz historian and The Oz Vlog host Tori Calamito for a magical deep dive into the wonderful world of Oz. Tori joins us to talk about her lifelong love for Frank L. Baum's Wizard of Oz universe and how discovering the original 1939 Wizard of Oz movie as a child sparked a passion that would grow into a career. From building an incredible collection of over 2,000 pieces of Oz memorabilia to becoming one of the most recognised voices in the Oz fan community, Tori shares how a childhood fascination turned into unforgettable real-life experiences. We discuss her favourite and least favourite Oz adaptations (yes, we're looking at you James Franco), whether Hollywood should attempt a Wizard of Oz remake, and how the world of Oz continues to shape pop culture more than 100 years after its creation. We also explore the lasting cultural impact of The Wizard of Oz, Wicked, and the broader Oz universe across film, theatre and fandom. Tori also tells us the story behind The Oz Vlog and her meteoric rise on social media, why she started the channel, and the incredible opportunities it has brought her. From interviewing the cast and crew of Wicked, to gifting Bowen Yang a Pfannee fanny pack (yes you read that correctly), to actually holding the original ruby red slippers, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes stories that Oz fans and movie lovers won't want to miss. Also this week, the show kicks off with Storytime with Tom as we dive into one of the strangest headlines of the year involving Olympic skiers at the Winter Olympics and some very unexpected microchipping. From there, we pay tribute to two fallen icons, 3 Doors Down vocalist Brad Arnold and Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek, reflecting on their impact and legacy and Jamie brings the weirdness back to the table with ASDA's new Valentine's event where shoppers grabbing a red basket are apparently single and ready to mingle. Naturally, we have questions. We also break down the so called controversial Super Bowl halftime show with Bad Bunny, which we thought was excellent, and talk about this year's standout Super Bowl commercials. The lads catch up on their weeks as Jamie returns to work, continues his WWE Survivor Series rewatch reaching Survivor Series 2005, and starts the new Marvel TV series Wonder Man. Meanwhile Tom enjoys a well earned week off celebrating his partner's birthday, catching up on TV shows and reacting to Scotland's disappointing start to the Six Nations. As always, Callum returns with a brand new Teachings, including a bold suggestion for next year's Super Bowl halftime show. Tom's Journal features the funniest things he has found on the internet this week. Our Single of the Week segment highlights two brand new song releases you need to hear. And Jamie's audience participation challenge asks what you would name your child if you had to name them after a 10 out of 10 album.  LinkTree - The Oz Vlog Official Website - The Chronicles of Podcast Affiliate Charity - Sophie Lancaster Foundation

It's Thursday and we're about to break up for half-term... Fi's off next week so Jane will be holding down - with some (minimal) help along the way. Before that happens, they chat about Dick Van Dyke, revision periods, CoolCats in a GoPro, and finding love in Asda. Plus, best-selling author Jennie Godfrey discusses her new novel T'he Barbecue at No. 9'. Our next book club pick is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Shute. Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.You can listen to our 'I'm in the cupboard on Christmas' playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1awQioX5y4fxhTAK8ZPhwQIf you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producers: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Kent underpass leading to an Asda store is flooded so often it now has its own Facebook page - and council bosses admit there is no fix.The subway in Ashford regularly becomes impassable after heavy rain, leaving pedestrians stranded – you can hear from a KentOnline reporter who went down to take a look for himself. Also in today's podcast, a young couple have been banned from keeping animals after they effectively left their dog to starve to death.The failed to properly feed their greyhound cross, Rocky, despite being given vouchers by an animal charity to buy dog food.A court has heard one of two men accused of murdering a four-year-old in a high-speed hit-and-run was found by police drunk in bed. The suspect was arrested at his sister's home in Berkshire two days after the smash in Southfleet – we've got audio of the moment he was detained. Passengers are being warned to prepare for vital works at Kent's busiest railway junction.During the February half-term, £10million is being poured into track upgrades at Dartford Junction and will affect travel around the county.And the new bosses behind reopening one of Kent's most historic venues have revealed their plans could see audiences back before the end of the year.That's the aim for the management team preparing to get Margate's Winter Gardens open to the public again as part of a multi-million-pound restoration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is country star Garth Brooks a secret serial killer? Believe? is a podcast about the world's craziest myths and conspiracy theories... or are they crazy? Each episode comedians Phil Green and David Ferguson invite a guest to pick their favourite myth or conspiracy and then try to prove it, debunk it or neither as they don't really know anything. In this episode we're joined by comedian Caroline McEvoy to explore the mystery around the missing people and murders in cities when Garth Brooks is in town. Other important topics covered are ghosts vs aliens, the Coldplay cheating scandal and bomb scares in Asda.Follow us on Insta @believepodFollow us on TikTok @believepodWatch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjuo0VrCkERhsntEG_IDjNwEmail us believeconspiracypod@gmail.comFollow Caroline @carolinemcevoycomedyFollow Phil @philgreencomedyFollow David @lovedavidfergusonSee Phil's live shows https://linktr.ee/philgreencomedySee David's live shows https://linktr.ee/lovedavidferguson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ad Free listening, exclusive episodes and early releases: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/Footballforkids⁠⁠⁠⁠ OR Get the same perks via Apple Podcast subscription: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-for-kids/id1627973563 Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com Dan Burn Newcastle United story for kids football podcast England defender Wembley journey resilience never give up inspiration Premier League England From released academy kid to Wembley hero, this episode of Football For Kids tells the incredible true story of Dan Burn. Born in Blyth, a Newcastle United supporter long before he was a player, Dan's path was never the easy one. Released at eleven, working part time at Asda, battling injuries, travelling miles just to train, he kept going when most would have stopped. This is a warm, inspiring football story for kids and families about belief, hard work, and staying ready. We follow Dan from grassroots football and non league pitches to the Premier League, lifting a major trophy at Wembley for his boyhood club, and finally earning an England call up at thirty two. Perfect for young football fans, car journeys, bedtime listening and anyone who needs a reminder that progress is not always loud. A powerful lesson in resilience, patience and never giving up. Screen free. Fact based. Pure football magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UKs top tax payers Southampton hospital declares major incident after fire breaks out Like the Beckhams, our family fell out. This is how we got back together Rape trial puts Norways royal family in unwelcome glare of public Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back Millions of Jeffrey Epstein files released by US justice department Iran in serious discussions with US, Trump says, as military threat looms Lover, liar, predator How we took back power from the man who controlled us Second Epstein victim claims she was sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says Veeraswamy UKs oldest Indian restaurant calls on King to save it

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Southampton hospital declares major incident after fire breaks out Rape trial puts Norways royal family in unwelcome glare of public Like the Beckhams, our family fell out. This is how we got back together Millions of Jeffrey Epstein files released by US justice department Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UKs top tax payers Second Epstein victim claims she was sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back Iran in serious discussions with US, Trump says, as military threat looms Lover, liar, predator How we took back power from the man who controlled us Veeraswamy UKs oldest Indian restaurant calls on King to save it

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Southampton hospital declares major incident after fire breaks out Rape trial puts Norways royal family in unwelcome glare of public Like the Beckhams, our family fell out. This is how we got back together Second Epstein victim claims she was sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UKs top tax payers Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back Millions of Jeffrey Epstein files released by US justice department Lover, liar, predator How we took back power from the man who controlled us Veeraswamy UKs oldest Indian restaurant calls on King to save it Iran in serious discussions with US, Trump says, as military threat looms

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Asda has lost its mojo and has a big fight to get it back Lover, liar, predator How we took back power from the man who controlled us Second Epstein victim claims she was sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says Southampton hospital declares major incident after fire breaks out Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UKs top tax payers Millions of Jeffrey Epstein files released by US justice department Rape trial puts Norways royal family in unwelcome glare of public Iran in serious discussions with US, Trump says, as military threat looms Veeraswamy UKs oldest Indian restaurant calls on King to save it Like the Beckhams, our family fell out. This is how we got back together

How old are we, really? One minute we're off shopping for new Podcast equipment, the next we've lost a chunk of our lives in the M&S cheese section. Time theft? Absolutely. Regrets? None. We tackle the age-old debate of kebab before you drink, and yes, we've decided it's actually the superior option. There are many reasons for this. Kebabee breath being just one, which leads us neatly into a story of its own. Thom is increasingly concerned that dry robes are replacing Crocs. Especially when worn by people who have never seen the business end of a lake. Ever. It's giving strong karate family popping into Asda after class energy. We dive into a women's magazine, fuelled by questionable brainwaves from a bloke! Plus ideas from a Mary who will never receive an Amazon parcel. Ever. We workshop how she could improve her letterbox with a bit of fabric and optimism. We also apologise in advance for the podcast barker moment where Thom shouted at an Amazon driver to “MOVE ON”. She didn't. But she absolutely wanted to. We touch on the media's obsession with the Beckhams and why being women in our 50s might have a slightly different take than the rest of the internet. There's also a weekly check-in: What have you done to be a dickhead this week? And if you counted every FFS or “feck off”, where would you be by Sunday night? We discuss what Dunn would put on her CV as a strength.  Why you should never trust a wet fart, and how it's not a personal failure, it's biology. Sprinkled throughout are some Dr Dunn and Dr Thom facts, because, obviously. Enjoy. Head on over. Dive in.

John Vincent, founder and chief executive of Leon, joins the Big Boss Interview to explore how the rapid rise of weight-loss medications could reshape the food industry—and how Leon intends to position itself to benefit.Vincent returned to the business in October 2025, four years after selling it, having grown disillusioned as a minority shareholder. He says he lacked the board control needed to run the company how he wanted.Following its sale to the Issa Brothers and subsequent ownership by Asda, Vincent argues Leon became an “orphan child” inside a larger corporate structure, losing what he describes as its “chutzpah, leadership and confidence” and drifting away from its original sense of purpose. So, Vincent has returned, and immediately put the company into administration, but says all suppliers have been protected and will be paid in full, though admits landlords are “probably less happy”. His strategy now involves scaling the business back initially, before rebuilding to around 100–200 restaurants focused largely on London, alongside expansion through franchise partnerships at service stations, airports and train stations, and growth in grocery and direct-to-consumer channels.He also delivers a blistering critique of government policy towards hospitality, describing what he calls an “incredibly toxic tax regime”. His warning is stark: only restaurants “selling crap food” will survive, because quality ingredients are no longer economically viable, and further chain failures are inevitable.Presenter: Will Bain Producer: Olie D'Albertanson Editor: Henry Jones01:40 John Vincent joins the pod 03:00 Establishing Leon in 2004 11:20 Selling Leon to Issa brothers 15:00 Repurchasing Leon and taking it into administration 19:00 "Toxic tax regime" impacting industry 23:30 Expanding to direct to consumer model 24:40 Winner and losers of going into administration 25:50 Impact of weight loss medications on industry 32:00 Vincent's love of music and impact of ADHD

In this episode of the Logistics Podcast, Bonnie Cliff chats with Nicki Benfold, Lead Strategic People Partner at Asda, about what really happens when tech shakes up the logistics world. We dive into the human side of automation: how to tackle workforce worries, keep unions on board, and create a culture where people feel safe and heard. Nicki shares down-to-earth tips for balancing slick efficiency with keeping your team happy and motivated. You'll find out why tech only works if people buy in, how HR can lead the charge, and what skills will matter most as warehouses go high-tech. If you're driving change or just curious about how humans and automation can work hand-in-hand, this episode is packed with practical insights you'll actually use.

Prof. Amb. (Dr.) Abhnash K. BainsProf. Abhnash K. Bains is a UK-based social entrepreneur, therapist and philanthropist, best known as the founder and CEO of Ishkama Ltd and Ishkama Global Change (IGC) CIC – organizations dedicated to mental health, empowerment and community development  . She has over 50 years of experience spanning the UK civil service, nonprofit leadership and private enterprise . (By her own account, she became a widow and single mother at age 26 , an experience that later inspired her work in mental health.) Prof Bains holds diplomas in therapeutic counseling (1998–2000) and clinical hypnotherapy , and is a certified Reiki Master (certified 2000) . She is also a full member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis (since 2000) .Education and Professional TrainingProf Bains's qualifications combine vocational therapy and counselling credentials. She trained as an NVQ assessor (NVQ D32/33/34) and earned a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (psychodynamic) from 1998–2000, as well as a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy from the London College of Clinical Hypnotherapy . In March 2000 she was certified as a Reiki Master by the International Reiki Healing Training Centre . Alongside these, she completed professional development in hypnosis and counseling, becoming a full member of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis from November 2000  . (These credentials support her work as a therapist, counselor and wellbeing coach.)Public Service and Community RolesBefore launching her own ventures, Bains spent two decades in the UK civil service (1980–2000). She worked at the Department of Work and Pensions (formerly the Manpower Services Commission/Employment Service) in various senior roles . As an Executive Officer in multiple job centers (e.g. West Ealing, Fulham) she managed staff and helped the unemployed, with a focus on ethnic minority communities  . Early in her career she highlighted employment barriers for minority job-seekers, and in 1986 helped establish the Hounslow Ethnic Language and Literacy Office (HELLO) – a local service providing language and literacy training to support employment for immigrants  . That same year she served as Vice-Chair of both the SAHIL Single Parent Group and the Asian Women's Centre, reflecting her commitment to vulnerable women and families  .Beyond her civil service work, Prof Bains has held numerous community and charity positions. She was a Governor of an infant school in Hanworth and a committee member of several local causes (Dyslexia support, youth services, and ethnic counseling projects) . She also sat on the Patient and Public Involvement Forum of the West London Mental Health Trust (2007–08) and was involved in women's radio initiatives (2008) . In the Lions Clubs International service organization, Prof Bains rose to become District Governor of District 105A . (She is noted as the first Zone Chair in that district to earn a membership-growth medaland the zone chairperson medal and later received the organization's highest honor, the Melvin Jones Fellowship .) Throughout this period she also volunteered with health and welfare charities (for cancer, diabetes, homelessness, and youth)  .Entrepreneurship and Founding IshkamaLeveraging her professional and personal experiences, Prof Bains founded several businesses and organizations. In the private sector she became Director and owner of KIA Beauty Salon Ltd (a UK beauty and wellness chain) and BHI Homes Ltd (an interior design/property company) . (she launched an innovative KIA Beauty salon inside an ASDA store, winning praise from business awards judges .) In parallel she established Ishkama Ltd, a social enterprise focused on “breaking the stigma” around mental illness through workshops and counseling  . Ishkama Ltd offers holistic therapies and support programs to empower individuals with mental health challenges.

Campaign LOVES a pitch story, and the tail end of last year was very busy with many pitches taking place or being won right up to the final week. WPP won the £1.5bn government media pitch and the expanded review for Jaguar Land Rover, as well as media for Kenvue, while Publicis Groupe picked up the creative for the consumer healthcare company. Aviva's creative account went to Saatchi & Saatchi and the shortlist for IKEA was announced with Just Eat also yet to conclude. In this episode, Campaign digs into the state of new business last year, and where the opportunities lie in 2026, examining which sectors and disciplines will likely see more pitches over the next 12 months.Tech and multimedia editor Lucy Shelley hosts the episode featuring Campaign's editor-in-chief Gideon Spanier, data journalist for Campaign Red Jamie Rossouw and deputy news editor, Marianne Calnan-Holland.Further reading:The CMO Outlook 2026UK new-business rankings: latest 2025Two-thirds of CMOs 'definitely' pitching in next 12 monthsMars to switch $1.7bn media account out of WPPNatWest picks IPG as it consolidates media and creative accountSantander appoints Publicis to global creative and media businessStarling banks on network media agency after three-way contestPublicis agency swipes Monzo media account after BBH creative winAsda confirms media and creative agency appointmentsPublicis scoops Coca-Cola media in North AmericaComing up in the Campaign calendar: Brand Film Awards: deadline on 15 January Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now joining me today IN THE CHAI ROOM (should I keep calling it that?)  is my dear friend—dancer, choreographer, model, performer and now writer—Tarek Khwiss. This was Tarek's second time on the podcast, and what a special episode it was. A lot of you often ask what it's like having friends on the podcast, and this episode is truly the epitome of that. We have a deep conversation about dance culture in the UK, friendships within the industry, and kindness toward ourselves and others while navigating the creative world. Tarek and I also get into politics and activism—using our social platforms to speak out, and the balance (or imbalance) of doing so while managing a creative, freelance life. We discuss how this seeps into our work, the challenges it brings, and how it has shaped our personal viewpoints. We also talk about being Arab and queer, and dive into Tarek's new business, Haus of Hurriyah, as well as queer spaces such as Hishek Bishek in London . Of course, we discuss Tarek's story “Confessions” for An Ode: Reframing the Classics—which, by the way, you can stream in full now on Patreon. You'll also hear a soundbite in this episode. Tarek's Bio: Hey, I'm Tarek Khwiss known globally for my fresh and fierce vision. Empowering the world through dance, encouraging all to be you, be free, be fabulous! Energetic, sassy & bold choreography, positively disrupting through the medium of dance Based in London, Tarek is a British Palestinian who believes in the power of dance to unite, elevate and help uplift brands through movement. Being a brand ambassador, their aim is to build partnerships with clients to create artistic visuals sharing the story at hand. Working in TV, Film, stage & online, Tarek is capable of adapting no matter the size of the project.  Tarek's credits consist of  choreographing for Layla, the feature film directed and written by Amrou Al- Kadhi. Working with musicians such as Martin Almasri, Decker Park and Valerie Sibanda. As well featuring in commercials as a dancer & model for brands such as: Levis, 02, Spotify, Sky Atlantic, Hunter Boots and shows such as Sex Education,   to name a few. As a content creator Tarek is the ambassador of AKT and has collaborated with brands such as JBL, Dyson, Pattern Beauty, Dirtea, Dunellm, Asda and Tik Tok to name a few. Topics Breakdown: It's Boiling – 5-Second Rule rapid round, Creating friendships and community as a dance teacher, Changes in dance class culture: student consumption and how Tarek's relationship to teaching has evolved, The growth of social media posting culture, both as a consumer and a content creator, Conscious posting and the balance (or imbalance) of activism through creative work. Balancing a political voice with creative expression. New creative venture: Haus of Hurriyah How embracing identity has shifted Tarek's perspective on his craft and the wider industry. Being queer and being Arab. The importance of the people you surround yourself with, while remaining open to giving and receiving kindness. Choreographing and movement directing for Leyla (feature film by Amrou Al-Kadhi): lessons learned and the experience of working on a large-scale queer Arab film. The writing process and creative thinking behind Tarek's short “Confessions” for An Ode: Reframing the Classics. To listen to the short story, subscribe to Patreon and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai. Social Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_  & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_  & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest: https://www.instagram.com/tarekkhwiss/ & https://www.tiktok.com/@tarekkhwiss?lang=en-GB Links Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage  & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_   Guest: https://tarekkhwiss.com/   

In this episode of Future Shop, Wendy Liebmann sits down with retail veteran Andy Murray to dissect the conflicting forces impacting the modern shopper. From the bifurcated "K-shaped" economy to the rise of "vibe shopping" among Gen Z, Andy shares insights from his time at Walmart,  ASDA, and P&G, and his current work with the University of Arkansas. Together, they explore a critical paradox: as technology like Agentic AI advances, the human need for physical touch and sensory retail experiences is growing stronger.Key Highlights:The Muddy Middle: How the economy has split shoppers into value-seekers and luxury buyers, leaving a complex "middle" that is harder to define.Gen Z & Transparency: Why younger shoppers are using apps like Yuka to demand total ingredient transparency and how they are leading the charge back to physical stores.The KPI Problem: Why traditional channel-based metrics are stifling innovation and why retailers must shift to a total customer view.AI vs. Humanity: The danger of using AI solely for efficiency and the urgent need to develop "humanist" skills to coexist with Agentic AI. Send us a textVisit our website for transcripts, links mentioned on this episodes, and video podcasts. Subscribe and rate us with your favorite podcast app!

This week: Duncan Warner, senior responsible sourcing and human rights manager at ASDA, talks with Ian Welsh about the role of retailers in driving effective remediation across global supply chains. They discuss how collaboration, transparency, and a growth mindset help address human rights challenges, and why embedding practical frameworks and partnerships is key to meaningful impact. Plus: Innovation Forum's Hanna Halmari introduces the upcoming 2026 conference series, highlighting themes in food, apparel, tech, and energy transition, focusing on sustainability as a driver of resilience, innovation and long-term business value. Host: Ian Welsh Click here for information on how to get involved in Innovation Forum's 2026 events.

In this Friday episode of Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we look at a new UK sound therapy that has reduced tinnitus loudness in trials and could one day be delivered by smartphones. We round up December 2025's biggest new game releases before an interview with Which? editor Harry Rose on their Top 50 products of the year – including that headline-grabbing Asda ketchup ranking. We end on a good-news climate story, as a $24.5m Bezos Earth Fund package moves the world's first cross-border marine biosphere reserve in the eastern Pacific a step closer to reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Waitrose, John Lewis, Tesco... the Christmas ads are all out and it's time for them to start selling. But what do adland's creative leaders make of the campaigns?Creativity and culture editor Gurjit Degun hosts this extra Private View episode of The Campaign Podcast, reviewing the top festive ads with David Kolbusz, chief creative officer at Orchard, Chaka Sobhani, the newly appointed global chief creative officer at TBWAWorldwide, Richard Brim, founder and chief creative officer of Ace of Hearts, and Campaign's UK editor Maisie McCabe. Talking through the craft, creative and ideas behind the ads, they discuss the following campaigns:John Lewis & Partners "Where love lives" by Saatchi & SaatchiWaitrose "The perfect gift" by Wonderhood StudiosTesco "That's what makes it Christmas" by BBHAsda "A very merry Grinchmas" by Lucky GeneralsApple “A critter carol” by TBWAMedia Arts LabPeta "Happy Christmassacre" by Grey London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three people come through the rift from the 1950's and Torchwood is there to take them to a hostel right away and then to Asda. In this episode we talk the Millennium Stadium, Boxing Day coaches and Owen's flat.

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What happens when supply chain turbulence, leadership under pressure, and mission-driven business collide?This week's conversation dives deep into the realities of managing complex supply chains — including the challenges of the wine industry during peak season — and how the right leadership, mentorship, and communication can turn crises into powerful learning moments.I'm joined by Chris Silcock, who was appointed head of Kellanova's United Kingdom and Ireland business in October 2019.Before stepping into this role, Chris built an impressive career across FMCG and food retail — from ASDA, to Coca-Cola European Partners, and later Kellanova, where he first joined as UK Sales Director.At Kellanova, Chris has focused on strengthening the company's reputation as one of Britain and Ireland's most trusted brands by:

A grieving mum says she's being treated “like a criminal” after being fined £300 for placing her late husband's clothes by a donation bin which was full.She placed the two bin liners of clothes on the ground “neatly” beside lots of other bags but was approached by a warden who issued the fine for fly-tipping. Also in today's podcast, we've been hearing from people on the streets of Kent as we mark six months since Reform UK took over the leadership of Kent County Council. It follows a difficult few weeks for the party, with several members suspended following a leaked video of leader Linden Kemkaran shouting and swearing during a virtual meeting. The health minister's been in Kent to officially name a new multi-million pound surgical centre at Maidstone Hospital.The facility has three state-of-the-art operating theatres and 24 beds and has cared for three and a half thousand people since opening last year.A Kent author's revealed how a small village was saved from major development - thanks to its ghost stories.Pluckley's said to be the most haunted place in England - with tales including the White Lady, Highwayman and Watercress Woman.And in football, Chatham Town are facing an FA Cup first-round challenge for the first time in 97 years this weekend. They suffered a heavy defeat back in 1928, and whatever the outcome this weekend boss Kevin Hake says it's another step forward for the club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we chat with writer and director Rosie May Bird Smith about comedy, creativity, and carving out your own path. From agency life to filmmaking, Rosie talks about finding her voice and the story behind her new short, Egg Timer. Hope you enjoy. ROSIE may bird smith is a British comedy writer & director with a strong, unique style and ability to blend humour with heart.'In 2025 Bird Smith was named Director to Watch by Ad Age's Creativity Awards, following her earlier recognition by the British Arrows for Best Young and Emerging Talent, Creative Circle's Best New Director, Cannes Young Director Award and Campaign Magazine as one of the industry's Rising Stars.Rosie began her career as a creative writer, quickly gaining attention for her sharp wit and clever storytelling working on a range of high-profile films for some of the world's largest and most influential brands. Upon shifting to the director's chair, her first commercial project for supermarket giant Asda, received four British Arrow nominations, earned her a Silver Young Director Award and raised £5.9 million for charity. She has since gone on to direct work for many large household names including Müller Light, Andrex and Ginsters. Her work on Andrex, which encourages Brits to bust free from toilet taboos, went on to win Silver at Cannes Lions this year.Rosie is represented by Biscuit Filmworks in the UK & US and Tony Petersen Films in Germany.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Pope Leo and King Charles make history by praying side by side Five grooming gang survivors back Jess Phillips to keep her job Rosenberg Trump abandons carrot and wields stick over Putin in Ukraine talks Waitrose rejected autistic volunteer receives job offer from Asda Met officer sacked for gross misconduct after BBC Panorama Charing Cross investigation Water companies told to refund 260m to customers. Rapper Ghetts charged after fatal hit and run in Ilford Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to leave Strictly Come Dancing NBA stars and mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown Soft Cells musical force Dave Ball dies, aged 66

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Pope Leo and King Charles make history by praying side by side Met officer sacked for gross misconduct after BBC Panorama Charing Cross investigation Rosenberg Trump abandons carrot and wields stick over Putin in Ukraine talks Five grooming gang survivors back Jess Phillips to keep her job Rapper Ghetts charged after fatal hit and run in Ilford Soft Cells musical force Dave Ball dies, aged 66 NBA stars and mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown Waitrose rejected autistic volunteer receives job offer from Asda Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to leave Strictly Come Dancing Water companies told to refund 260m to customers.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Rapper Ghetts charged after fatal hit and run in Ilford Rosenberg Trump abandons carrot and wields stick over Putin in Ukraine talks Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to leave Strictly Come Dancing Soft Cells musical force Dave Ball dies, aged 66 NBA stars and mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown Five grooming gang survivors back Jess Phillips to keep her job Pope Leo and King Charles make history by praying side by side Water companies told to refund 260m to customers. Met officer sacked for gross misconduct after BBC Panorama Charing Cross investigation Waitrose rejected autistic volunteer receives job offer from Asda

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Met officer sacked for gross misconduct after BBC Panorama Charing Cross investigation Waitrose rejected autistic volunteer receives job offer from Asda NBA stars and mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown Five grooming gang survivors back Jess Phillips to keep her job Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to leave Strictly Come Dancing Rapper Ghetts charged after fatal hit and run in Ilford Pope Leo and King Charles make history by praying side by side Soft Cells musical force Dave Ball dies, aged 66 Water companies told to refund 260m to customers. Rosenberg Trump abandons carrot and wields stick over Putin in Ukraine talks

The ladies hear from Alex, who gave her husband a very specific job during her two home births, involving a birthing pool… and a sieve. A little one's hilarious mispronunciation lands a mum in hot water at the doctors, and they catch up with the listener who welcomed her baby in the crisps aisle of Asda! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Asda employee has faced court after abusing a company taxi account to fund more than £6,000 worth of personal journeys – including a 115-mile round trip to visit his mum in London.He repeatedly booked cabs on the supermarket's tab despite having no right to use the system, exploiting it for weeks before being caught.Also in today' podcast, bosses in Medway say red routes will be repaired - after pictures revealed the painted lines in one town have already worn away.The double lines were controversially introduced on busy routes - including the A2 in Rainham - in May last year in a bid to tackle congestion.The KentOnline Podcast has been hearing how teachers, nurses and young families are among those struggling to afford hygiene products in Kent.You can hear from a local charity who provide products including toilet roll, washing powder and deodorant to those who can't afford it as we start a national awareness week. A mum says it is “irresponsible” that a shop window displayed an uncensored cushion with an expletive in view of children.She was walking past the Urban Outfitters in Tunbridge wells when she saw the embroidered pillow on display.And in sport, you can hear from Gillingham's weekend goalscorer Jonny Williams who's frustrated at the team's performance in the loss to MK Dons. It's back to back defats for the Gills who have now dropped to fourth in the table.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome dear listeners, to our series of ‘Talk Haunts' – a chat that's all scary ... just for you. So, grab a hot chocolate, maybe a tea, pull up a chair … because this is Haunted UK Podcast's Talk Haunts – Exploring the Unknown with Neil Armstrong – writer, author and founder of Enigmazine – a magazine which explores the unknown and investigates the paranormal. Neil has a wealth of experience in the publishing world but alongside this he also brings a lifetime of ghostly encounters and experiences – that need to be heard …Join us as we continue our chat with Neil about his supernatural experiences plus a scary encounter with a poltergeist when he was a child, which has stayed with him throughout his life.GIVEAWAY!! Also, on Patreon right now, you could be in with a chance to win two of Neil Armstrong's fascinating books, Ghostly Encounters and Phenomenon and Time Slip Phenomenon – simply join Patreon as a free member and comment on the pinned post. The prize draw will be drawn on May 19th, 2025.Enigmazine – the magazine which explores the unknown and investigates the paranormal is  available to buy in WH Smiths, Tesco, Waitrose and Asda – you can also subscribe at Enigmazine's website.Presented by Steven Holloway and Marie WallerProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudiosScript editor: Marie Waller Proofreading The Haunted UK Podcast has teamed up with Northumbria University who are interested in sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis is when people wake up and are unable to move and often see vivid experiences. We would particularly like to hear from people who are over eighteen years old and have paranormal experiences during sleep paralysis.We are proud to be a part of this fantastic study, and we'd love for all of you listeners to get involved if you've had any experience with sleep paralysis ... no matter how small.Get in touch using the following links:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ThingsThatBumpEmma.barkus@northumbria.ac.uknick.neave@northumbria.ac.ukcontactus@hauntedukpodcast.com

Welcome back to the LuxeGen Group Chat! This week, Sapna is joined by India and Lola to mark the official start to the season.The girls kick off by styling some of their favourite pieces from George at Asda, embracing all the key autumn trends and sharing their outfit formulas for the in-between period. Then, they debate when autumn actually begins (is it October or the second your chocolate brown nails appear?) and discuss what they're watching to get into the seasonal spirit – Gilmore Girls, Hocus Pocus, Desperate Housewives, Wuthering Heights, Teen Wolf and even Educating Yorkshire get a mention. Halloween plans are in full motion, horror films are dividing the group and there's definitely a shared love of pumpkin patches. In the beauty chat, they cover everything from the return of burgundy mascara to cherry-toned blush and Sapna also explains why she showers up to three times a day. Finally, the three share their perfect autumn weekends – think pub lunches, river walks, hot chocolates, roast dinners and partying into the night (if you're India, obviously)... Follow us on:Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBEPodcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/60SxAVVuD3LrgLdlKuy3uH Panel:India Agyeman | @indiaagy | https://www.instagram.com/indiaagy/?hl=en Lola Lawlor | @lolalawlor | https://www.instagram.com/lolalawlor/?hl=en-gb Sapna Rao | @sapnarao | https://www.instagram.com/sapna_rao/?hl=en AD | George ASDA | George Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the LuxeGen Group Chat! This week, Sapna is joined by India and Lola to mark the official start to the season.The girls kick off by styling some of their favourite pieces from George at Asda, embracing all the key autumn trends and sharing their outfit formulas for the in-between period. Then, they debate when autumn actually begins (is it October or the second your chocolate brown nails appear?) and discuss what they're watching to get into the seasonal spirit – Gilmore Girls, Hocus Pocus, Desperate Housewives, Wuthering Heights, Teen Wolf and even Educating Yorkshire get a mention. Halloween plans are in full motion, horror films are dividing the group and there's definitely a shared love of pumpkin patches. In the beauty chat, they cover everything from the return of burgundy mascara to cherry-toned blush and Sapna also explains why she showers up to three times a day. Finally, the three share their perfect autumn weekends – think pub lunches, river walks, hot chocolates, roast dinners and partying into the night (if you're India, obviously)... Follow us on:Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBEPodcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/60SxAVVuD3LrgLdlKuy3uH Panel:India Agyeman | @indiaagy | https://www.instagram.com/indiaagy/?hl=en Lola Lawlor | @lolalawlor | https://www.instagram.com/lolalawlor/?hl=en-gb Sapna Rao | @sapnarao | https://www.instagram.com/sapna_rao/?hl=en AD | George ASDA | George Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of the pod Andy & Amelia are talking about the latest stories that are important to you and your money. Including:  The Asda reward scheme changes Our monthly mortgage update Fight for your consumer rights Weekly poll: what you thought of Iceland rewarding customers for shopping shoplifters For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats 00:00 Intro 01:04 Asda reward scheme 08:08 September mortgage and property update 18:47 Consumer rights 24:10 Weekly poll   ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash   youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash   GET OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence 

Welcome to our review of PR pitches and mergers & acquisitions in the UK PR scene with Andrew Bloch. Here we discuss the biggest pitch wins and mergers & acquisitions that the PR sector has seen in July 2025Andrew is the lead consultant - PR, Social, Content and Influencer at the new business consultancy firm AAR and a partner at PCB Partners, where he advises on buying and selling marketing services agencies.The Creative Moment Awards have sold out but we have an fascinating webinar on GEO, Misinformation and the News: The Impact of AI on Trust of the Media and a PR Planning event on October 16th.Also, thanks so much to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors the PRCA.PITCHESCop30 appoints Edelman – Comms activity around Brazil's hosting of Summit in Nov. Account worth $834,850 from mid-July – mid Feb 26 (according to US Foreign Agent Registration Act).Tokyo appoints Weber Shandwick – $1.7m year long deal with Tokyo Metro Govt. Morocco National Tourist Office appoints Rooster – UK and Ireland brief to promote tourism in Morocco.Ethara Event and Entertainment appoints The Romans – Etihad Airways GP. 2 year b2b and b2c brief.W Hotels appoint The Romans – EMEA PR strategy for global hotel brands across the UK and Middle East.Lidl appoints Brands2Life - corporate and public affairs brief - building and painting reputation in a way that is ‘commensurate with its economic and social impact across the nation'. Media relations, give relations, leadership comms, crisis mitigation. Category defining business. 5th biggest supermarket in UK by food and drink sales. Brands2Life also looks after LinkedIn, TetraPak. Vodafone, XeroHomesense appoints Pretty Green - consumer pr, influencer and social brief.Wasabi Sushi & Bento appoints The Fitting Room - a PR, social and content.consumer comms brief across 41 stores.Itsu grocery appoints Exposure – creative comms for new rice noodle range! Innocent adds Tin Man and Pretty Green –to its roster of agencies.LEGO appoints Smarts – UK and Ireland consumer PR brief. Lego's first new agency in 8 years. Recent wins Asda and People's Postcode Lottery.Specsavers appoints Firstlight Group as its UK retained communications agency. Have worked on projects since 2021. Firstlight will work alongside Golin and Tangerine. Street Soccer London appoints The Ripple Effect.Police Care UK –appoints PHA Group –a charity for serving and veteran police officers and staff, volunteers, and their families, who have suffered any physical or psychological harm as a result of policing.Shieldpay appoints PHA GroupVinted appoints John DoeJigsaw appoints Aisle8Mint Velvet appoint EmergeHexclad cookware appoints Milk and Honey Stagecoach appoints McCann BirminghamSodastream appoints Visible This month's round up of M&A activityReal Chemistry acquire Greater Than OneGTO will gain access to Real Chemistry's services in AI driven, creative, influencer engagement, medical comms, integrated comms and market access. Real Chemistry is $665M globally of which circa $616M is in the US pushing it above Edelman as the largest US firm by revenue last year.WE Communications (formerly Wagner Edstrom) and Hopscotch merged. WE acquired Hopscotch 3 years ago.MSQ acquires Precious Media and Wooshi to expand production capabilities. Doubles M3 Labs (MSQ's production agency) headcount to 130 adding AI powered and commerce focussed production expertis

Here we go again.We talk about the very brilliant Alien Earth, I'm quizzed on the popular culture of 1987, I buy enough oats to support a rodeo, Andrew Longleat drifts into our orbit again, and Breadsall says NO to hotpants.Rob and I are properly blown away by Emperor brewery and their magnificent imperial stouts.Accept no imitation games. Additional music by SergeQuadrado, AlexiAction, Muzaproduction, Ashot-Danielyan, Julius H, RomanSenykMusic, AudioCoffee, SoundGalleryBy, Grand_Project, geoffharvey, Guitar_Obsession, Lexin_Music, AhmadMousavipour, melodyayresgriffiths, DayNigthMorning, litesaturation, 1978DARK, lemonmusicstudio, Onoychenkomusic, soundly, Darockart, Nesrality, ShidenBeatsMusic, PaoloArgento, Music_For_Videos, Boadrius, ScottishPerson, Good_B_Music, Music_Unlimited, lorenzobuczek, The_Mountain, SoundMakeIT, Onetent, Stavgag, leberchmus, Alban_Gogh, geoffharvey, nakaradaalexander - All can be found on Pixabay.Main Reclining Pair theme by Robert John Music. Contact me for details.

This week: Etelle Higgonnet, founder of CoffeeWatch talks with Ian Welsh about the environmental and human costs behind global coffee production. From deforestation and biodiversity loss to pesticide overuse and child labour, they explore how agroforestry, living wages and responsible corporate practices can transform the industry.   Plus: UK supermarket Asda launches sustainable supply chain finance; WHO, WMO warn extreme heat threatens workers; and, Nestlé unveils full-pod cocoa processing innovation, in the news digest by Ellen Atiyah.   Host: Ian Welsh   To continue the conversation and dive deeper, join us for the Sustainable Commodities and Landscapes Forum, taking place in Amsterdam on 21-22 October. This leading business conference brings together 250+ supply chain and sustainability professionals to address the greatest risks - and opportunities - in commodity supply chains. Industry leaders and experts will further explore these vital themes and drive nature-resilience throughout the entire supply chain. Click here for information on how to get involved.

英國上議院和下議院一個聯合委員會發布報告，探討英國供應鏈中的強迫勞動情況。報告中提到了哪些可能涉及強迫勞動的消費品？報告中提到五個主要範疇：* 棉花： 全世界每五件衣服中，就有一件可能與新疆棉的強迫勞動有關 。中國快時尚公司 Shein 的代表在英國國會作證時，無法回答其在英國銷售的衣服是否使用了新疆棉 。* 海產： 不僅涉及新疆，還涉及北韓勞工。北韓為賺取外匯，將勞工送往中國（特別是東北三省）處理水產品 。例如，強迫勞工被送到山東省沿岸工廠處理魷魚 。這些魷魚的船員多為中國人和東南亞人，可能幾年都無法下船，甚至有生病死亡後屍體被丟入海中的情況 。中國是2023年英國第二大水產進口商 。* 加工番茄： 在英國各大超市（如 Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose）購買的罐頭番茄和茄醬，即使標示義大利產，也可能來自新疆 。* 太陽能板： 中國是全球主要的太陽能板生產國之一，不可避免地存在強迫勞動問題 。* 關鍵礦產（Critical Minerals）： 例如來自剛果民主共和國的礦物，佔全球70%，用於鋰電池和磁石，與電動車和電池相關，這些礦產的開採和提煉也存在強迫勞動問題 。英國在應對強迫勞動產品進口方面有何不足？與歐盟或美國相比，英國目前沒有一個完整的立法來禁止所有強迫勞工產品的進口 。英國目前只針對能源方面有相關立法，未來會有一間英國國營電力公司禁止強迫勞工生產的產品進入英國電網 。為何難以避免這些涉及強迫勞動的產品？許多涉及強迫勞動的產品都是日常消費品或難以替代的原材料 。例如，加工番茄在烹飪中非常方便且難以替代。海產和棉花也因其勞動密集型特性而難以完全避免。此外，太陽能板和稀土等關鍵礦產的提煉過程非常污染，發達國家傾向將其集中在發展中國家進行，導致健康危害，更難以避免 。資訊透明度能否根本性改變供應鏈現狀？雖然資訊透明度越來越高，但要根本性改變供應鏈狀況仍有困難 。例如，沒有公司會承認使用北韓勞工或新疆維吾爾人生產的產品，因為這違反聯合國制裁 。他們會尋找方法更改標誌或阻撓審查 。只能透過本地立法並對違規行為施以重罰，就像處理洗錢案一樣 。對於強迫勞動問題，有哪些值得反思的觀點？當今社會仍有許多類似奴隸制度的操作存在；與其停留在討論過去的種族矛盾或歷史舊帳 ，更應該關注目前世界上正在發生的人權問題。 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leesimon.substack.com/subscribe

In this weeks lively conversation, Sally-Anne and Lou, discuss Lou's recent birthday celebrations and a spontaneous night out clubbing, with no DJ. Sally's had a wasted trip, but is back to her old tricks with the neighbours, and Lou thinks she's broken her neck. Standard weekly behaviour. Grab yourself a tipple and have a listen! Sally's wine of choice this week was a Butterside Chardonnay from Asda. If you want to get early access to the FULL episodes, chat with other SOS listeners, send a message to Lou & Sally, and much more then head over to www.patreon.com/spitorswallowpodcast It's only £4 a month and it's a great way to support us so come and join the fun! Follow us on instagram @louandsally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curious about how to navigate major life changes such as menopause or post-divorce? In this episode, Fiona Lambert explores finding yourself after 60, dating, and flourishing with newfound independence. Fiona, a former fashion executive turned wellness advocate and author, opens up about navigating the post-divorce landscape, the importance of self-love, and the challenges and joys of entering the dating world again. Her bestselling book, 'SAS 60 and Single: Your Survival Guide,' serves as a critical guide for women facing similar transitions. "It's never too late, never too old"—discover how Fiona embodies this mantra in one of the most personal and inspiring episodes yet. To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep295 Fiona Lambert, author of the acclaimed Invincible Not Invisible, returns with her second book, a witty and insightful guide to navigating the world of dating after 60. Drawing on her own experiences and conversations, Fiona explores the challenges, surprises, and joys of finding connection later in life. Renowned as one of the UK's leading businesswomen, Fiona has built a remarkable career spanning over 30 years in the fashion industry. She has held senior roles at Next, Asda, Dunelm, and River Island and was most recently Managing Director of Jaeger at M&S, where she led its celebrated reinvention. In this latest chapter of her journey, Fiona combines her professional insight with personal reflection, offering readers an engaging perspective on embracing new beginnings at any stage of life. Check out our fasting membership at resetacademy.drmindypelz.com. Please note our medical disclaimer.

#AD We want our homes to smell great all the time, with a scent wardrobe to match every mood. Baylis & Harding's Signature Hand Wash collection lets you do just that: luxurious, affordable, and perfectly crafted to elevate your everyday. We were so happy to partner with Baylis & Harding for this episode, and to talk about our absolute favourites in their Signature collection…Both of us love the Sweet Mandarin & Grapefruit Hand Wash, a refreshing citrus blend with mandarin, grapefruit, soft florals and warm amber. We also adore the creamy, indulgent Jojoba, Vanilla & Almond Oil Hand Wash, rich with vanilla and sandalwood, plus the sophisticated Black Pepper & Ginseng Hand Wash, spicy with black pepper, bergamot and cedarwood. Nicola's picks include the fresh and floral Jasmine & Apple Blossom Anti-Bacterial Hand Wash, combining wild jasmine with crisp apple and peach, and the soothing Wild Lavender & Geranium Hand Wash, with eucalyptus, citrus, lavender and cedarwood. Suzy's favourites are the warm, woody Vetiver, Cedar & Lemongrass Anti-Bacterial Hand Wash, blending vetiver, juniper berries and moss, and the vibrant Peony, Lychee & Vanilla Hand Wash, a romantic mix of peony, pear, lily, rose, lychee and vanilla. Each hand wash is £2.25 and available at Waitrose, Amazon, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons and Ocado. Discover more at @baylisandhardingplc and baylisandharding.com PLUS, in this episode, after our deep dive into scenting our world and moods, we're thrilled to bring you an interview with @richard.e.grant – actor, author, broadcaster and founder of @jackperfume – about how he was ‘led by his nose' all his life, and eventually created his own fragrance house (hugely influenced by his own scent memories). Don't miss it!

Episode 56 - Richard Harrison is a Pharmacist and the Healthcare Services Manager for Asda, where he leads the development and delivery of innovative pharmacy services across the UK. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Welcome to parenting! First time parents Pete and Danielle bring the laughs, honesty and wisdom as we hear about vomiting in Asda, pacing round parks and the surprising amount of time spent getting a baby to sleep.Join in the fun and share this encouraging episode with any new parents you know!People:Ed Drew - Director of Faith in KidsAmy Smith - Writer for Faith in KidsPete and Danielle are first time parents to Isaac. They live in south west London where Danielle works part time for UCCF as a London team leader supporting and resourcing university students to share the good news of Jesus across the capital. Pete is a youth worker at Dundonald Church partnering with families to help disciple and evangelise secondary school aged young people.Keywordsparenting, Christian parenting, family, challenges, joys, spiritual insights, new parents, parenting advice, family dynamics, everyday parenting, parenting, faith, community, support, social media, early childhood, encouragement, prayer, Christian parenting, familySupport the show

Welcome dear listeners, to our series of ‘Talk Haunts' – a chat that's all scary ... just for you. So, grab a hot chocolate, maybe a tea, pull up a chair … because this is Haunted UK Podcast's Talk Haunts – Exploring the Unknown with Neil Armstrong – writer, author and founder of Enigmazine – a magazine which explores the unknown and investigates the paranormal. Neil has a wealth of experience in the publishing world but alongside this he also brings a lifetime of ghostly encounters and experiences – that need to be heard …Join us as we chat with Neil about his supernatural experiences plus a recent ghostly encounter which ultimately saved his life. Listen as we discuss with Neil the whole gamut of supernatural phenomena from time slips to Cannock Chase to Bigfoot to death bed visions – you won't want to miss this – and there's so much content, so many stories that it comes as a glorious two-parter! Enjoy!!Also, on Patreon right now, you could be in with a chance to win two of Neil Armstrong's fascinating books, Ghostly Encounters and Phenomenon and Time Slip Phenomenon – simply join Patreon as a free member and comment on the pinned post. The prize draw will be drawn on May 19th, 2025.Enigmazine – the magazine which explores the unknown and investigates the paranormal is available to buy in WH Smiths, Tesco, Waitrose and Asda – you can also subscribe at Enigmazine's website.Presented by Steven Holloway and Marie Waller Produced by Pink Flamingo Home Studios Script editor: Marie Waller ProofreadingThe Haunted UK Podcast has teamed up with Northumbria University who are interested in sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis is when people wake up and are unable to move and often see vivid experiences. We would particularly like to hear from people who are over eighteen years old and have paranormal experiences during sleep paralysis.We are proud to be a part of this fantastic study, and we'd love for all of you listeners to get involved if you've had any experience with sleep paralysis ... no matter how small.Get in touch using the following links:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ThingsThatBumpEmma.barkus@northumbria.ac.uknick.neave@northumbria.ac.ukcontactus@hauntedukpodcast.com

Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. Every Tuesday, we bring you This Week in Work—your go-to for workplace news, a hot take from an industry expert, and our world-famous workplace surgery, where Leanne answers your toughest work dilemmas.