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In this latest Brand Growth Heroes podcast episode, we're talking all things gut health, consumer trends, and brand-building at scale with Vince Lawson, CMO of Biotiful Gut Health, the #1 kefir brand in the UK - recently bought by MULLER!Launched initially as Biotiful Kefir, the brand has undergone a bold transformation to become the go-to name in natural gut health, and the results speak for themselves, with nearly £90M in retail sales pre sale to Muller.Biotiful Gut Health, was founded by Natasha Bowes in 2012 with a mission to bring ancient Kefir recipes to the UK market. The business has grown rapidly over that period and is now the leading UK gut health brand in the diary sector covering a wide range of kefir related products in drinks, yogurts and other sectors, delivering on Natasha's vision of improving the gut health of the UK and the world by using natural ingredients.As CMO, Vince Lawson takes us inside the engine room of Biotiful, from leading product innovation and marketing to building a category-defining brand in one of the most competitive spaces in food and beverage. We unpack how Biotiful stays ahead of the curve with clean protein innovation, food-to-go formats, and ambient gut health boosters—and how a marketing team can become the engine of cross-functional growth.This episode is packed with real insight on how consumer needs, product development, and commercial success intersect in a scaling brand.And... in fact, our very own podcast sponsor, Joelson, the leading London law firm, was the sole advisor on the successful recent sale of the business to Müller (“Müller”)! Müller is one of the global leaders in dairy products and has identified functional health as a key driver for growth in the dairy segment of the market in which it is not currently active.The Joelson team, led by Phil Hails-Smith (Partner) with support from Emma Vantine (Associate), Georgia Edmondson (Solicitor) and Katie Braddell (Solicitor).Natasha Bowes, Founder of Biotiful, commented:“It was such a pleasure working with the team at Joelson on this transaction and over the last few years. A huge thank you to Phil and his fantastic team – they have guided me though every step of this transaction. Their reputation in the consumer space is well deserved and I would highly recommend Joelson to any founders in the consumer space who need legal support on any form of transaction.”Phil Hails-Smith, Partner at Joelson added:“Congratulations to Natasha on this transaction. We pride ourselves on being the market leading corporate firm for founders. We are so delighted to have worked with a pioneering female founder who has developed an era defining brand and category based on a clear mission and vision to improve the gut health of their consumers. It's been a privilege to work with Natasha and her team and I'm sure that Biotiful will go from strength to strength with its new owners.”=============================================================A small favour: If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, please hit FOLLOW and even leave a review! This tiny gesture means the world to us and allows us to share these nuggets of insight and value with you more often. We see every new follower and read every review, so thank you in advance!=============================================================Useful Links:Connect with Vince Lawson on LinkedInConnect with Biotiful on LinkedInhttps://biotifulguthealth.com/ https://biotifulguthealth.com/https://www.instagram.com/biotiful_gut_health/https://www.facebook.com/biotifulguthealth=============================================================Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm=============================================================If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers.But don't forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner.So we're thrilled to introduce Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.With long-term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze, and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place. So thanks, Joelson—we're delighted to have you on board.If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, why don't you drop them a line at hello@joelsonlaw.com!==============================================A tiny favour: If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, please could you click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app and leave a review?This small gesture from you means the world to us, and allows us to share these nuggets of insight and value with you more often.You won't want to miss the next episode, in which Fiona Fitz talks with another successful founder of a challenger brand who shares more valuable insights into driving growth.Please don't hesitate to join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!Follow us on our Brand Growth Heroes socials: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
If you've ever wondered how to transform a niche idea into a mainstream success, this episode is for you.In this special live recording, host Fiona Fitz heads to London to catch up with two friends from the Perfect Ted team: Marisa Poster, one of the brand's three co-founders, and Shani Higgs, their brilliant Head of Sales.Since their last appearance on Brand Growth Heroes, Perfect Ted has seen phenomenal growth, hitting a revenue run rate of nearly £40 million. And they're just getting started.In this latest episode, Fiona dives into the strategies behind Perfect Ted's rise—from cracking the UK mass market with matcha, to becoming one of the top five importers of matcha globally. Listeners will also hear about their recent global partnership with Oatly, the launch of their new flavoured matcha latte in a can, and what it really takes to scale a challenger brand at speed.Marisa and Shani also share fresh insights from their recent trip to Japan, what it's like growing a fast-moving team, and the biggest lessons they've learned along the way. You'll get the entire scoop.Stay tuned until the end. Fiona shares about her visit to Perfect Ted's new offices, located in none other than Steven Bartlett's HQ!Useful Links:Connect with Marisa on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-poster/Connect With Shani on LinkedInConnect with Perfect Ted on LinkedInPerfect Ted websitePerfect Ted Instagram=============================================================Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm=============================================================If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers.But don't forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner.So we're thrilled to introduce Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.With long-term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze, and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place. So thanks, Joelson—we're delighted to have you on board.If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, why don't you drop them a line at hello@joelsonlaw.com!==============================================A tiny favour: If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, please could you click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app and leave a review?This small gesture from you means the world to us, and allows us to share these nuggets of insight and value with you more often.You won't want to miss the next episode, in which Fiona Fitz talks with another successful founder of a challenger brand who shares more valuable insights into driving growth.Please don't hesitate to join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!Follow us on our Brand Growth Heroes socials: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Thanks to our Sound Engineer, Gyp Buggane, Ballagroove.com and podcast producer/content creator, Kathryn Watts, Social KEWS.
What if the best way to grow your brand wasn't just about selling, but about educating, empowering, and building real trust with your audience?In this latest episode of Brand Growth Heroes, Fiona Fitz is joined by Sunna van Kampen, the founder of Tonic Health, the UK's fastest-growing vitamin brand. With a run rate of £6M and growing exponentially, Tonic Health is revolutionising the supplement industry, calling out low-dose, sugar-laden vitamins and replacing them with high-potency, plant-based alternatives that actually work.But here's what's really fascinating: Sunna didn't just build a vitamin business, he has built a content machine that has amassed millions of followers on Instagram and TikTok, regularly hitting 50M+ organic views per month. His short, sharp, educational videos don't just sell vitamins; they get people talking, thinking, and making better health choices.In this conversation, Sunna reveals:*How he built a market-leading brand from scratch (despite launching just as COVID shut down retail).*The power of content-first brand building—and why he ignored investors who told him to stop.*The myths and misinformation in the vitamin industry—and why most supplements don't work.*What's next for Tonic Health as they scale at lightning speed?- Tune in, take notes, and get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about vitamins, content, and brand growth. Useful links:Tonic Health WebsiteConnect with Sunna on LinkedInConnect with Tonic Health on LinkedInInstagram=============================================================Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm=============================================================If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers.But don't forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner.So we're thrilled to introduce Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.With long-term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze, and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place. So thanks, Joelson—we're delighted to have you on board.If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, why don't you drop them a line at hello@joelsonlaw.com!==============================================A BIG/SMALL favour: If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, please could you click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app and leave a review?This small gesture from you means the world to us and allows us to share these nuggets of insight and value with you more often.You won't want to miss the next episode, in which Fiona Fitz talks with another successful founder of a challenger brand who shares more valuable insights into driving growth.Please don't hesitate to join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!Follow us on our Brand Growth Heroes socials: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Thanks to our Sound Engineer, Gyp Buggane, Ballagroove.com and podcast producer/content creator, Kathryn Watts, Social KEWS. (04:12) - Fiona - Tonic Health - Audio - Main.1
Host Fiona Fitz is joined by two powerhouse co-founders, Amelia Christie-Miller and Ed Whelpton from one of the most recent but well-loved UK challenger brands food - Bold Bean Co. What started as a mission to make people obsessed with beans has become one of the most exciting new category-creating brands in the UK.In this episode, we're getting behind the scenes on how they've driven growth: from designing a new category to TV appearances on Dragon's Den and This Morning (UK), the importance of traditional PR as well as seeding their product with the best chefs in the UK. We also spend time talking about how they're creating something truly different with their people, team and culture.The huge news is that Bold Bean Co is launching their first-ever co-branded product with Yotam Ottolenghi as we go live, take a listen and hear how it all happened!If you've ever wondered how to build a brand that truly stands for something, scale without losing focus, and get people talking about your product in a way that creates real demand—this one is for you.Useful Links:Bold Bean Co websiteBold Bean Co LinkedInConnect with Ed Whelpton on LinkedInConnect with Amelia Christie-Miller on LinkedIn=============================================================Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm=============================================================If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers.But don't forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner.So we're thrilled to introduce Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.With long-term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze, and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place. So thanks, Joelson—we're delighted to have you on board.If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, why don't you drop them a line at hello@joelsonlaw.com!==============================================A tiny favour: If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, please could you click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app and leave a review? This small gesture from you means the world to us and allows us to share these nuggets of insight and value with you more often.Please don't hesitate to join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!Follow us on our Brand Growth Heroes socials: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Thanks to our Sound Engineer, Gyp Buggane, Ballagroove.com and podcast producer/content creator, Kathryn Watts, Social KEWS.
Vivien Wong is the co-founder of Little Moons, the cult brand that transformed a niche Japanese dessert into a household name. A bold disruptor in the global ice cream market, Vivien is a finalist for the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award. In this episode, we explore Vivien's remarkable journey from helping in her mother's bakery to founding one of the UK's most talked-about brands. She reflects on the importance of female role models, what starting her own business has brought her personally and professionally, and how one viral social media moment can transform a company's success overnight. From navigating Little Moons' TikTok explosion to the importance of integrity in company culture, Vivien shares the lessons she learned from scaling her values-led business. In this episode, we dive into her experiences working with family, what being woman in business means today, and what awards like Veuve Clicquot are doing to raise the visibility of female success. Vivien believes that creating opportunities for women to connect, learn, and invest together is key to building collective power. An audacious champion of female success and self-belief, her insights offer an honest, hopeful roadmap for founders and future leaders alike. Much like Madame Clicquot herself. Widowed at the age of only 27, she took control of her own destiny and became one of the first modern entrepreneurs. Book for Emmeline recommendation: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery For more about the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman awards and shortlist, click here.
In today's 40 Minute Mentor episode, we're joined by Vivien Wong, Co-Founder of Little Moons, the popular mochi ice cream brand. Vivien started her career in banking before spotting an opportunity in 2010 to bring mochi ice cream to Europe with her brother Howard. Fast-forward to today: Little Moons is a viral brand which launched in big retail brands in the UK and internationally, and has a team of over 200. Tune into this episode to learn about Vivien's journey from the early days of building Little Moons at the family kitchen table to the global brand it has become today.
If you're the founder of a scaling brand, you've likely thought about selling your business. But when should you start preparing, and how do you find the right buyer?In this episode, we discuss mergers and acquisitions with Charles Lanceley, Managing Director of Alantra's consumer team. Alantra is a leading investment bank specialising in consumer brands. Charles has worked on major deals, including Fuel 10K, Strong Roots, and Grenade, and shares what makes a brand valuable—from strong financials to a compelling investment story.He explains why building a business solely to sell is a mistake and how focusing too much on an exit can hurt your chances of achieving a great one. You'll learn why being ‘for sale' is never ideal, how the best deals happen behind the scenes, and why top M&A advisors don't just find buyers—they already know who's in the market.We also cover common founder mistakes, like underestimating due diligence and not preparing for the workload of an exit. Charles highlights how an advisor can ease this process, letting founders stay focused on running their business—because if performance dips, so does the deal's value.Finally, we discuss how private equity and trade buyers view businesses differently, the impact of market cycles, and why the best way to maximise your exit is to build a brand buyers can't ignore. Whether you're considering selling soon or just want to create a lasting brand, this episode is packed with essential insights. Enjoy!Useful links:Connect with Charles on LinkedInLearn more about Alantra ========================================Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm=========================================If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers.But don't forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner.So we're thrilled to introduce Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.With long-term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze, and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place. So thanks, Joelson—we're delighted to have you on board.If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, why don't you drop them a line at hello@joelsonlaw.com!=========================================A tiny favour: If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, please could you click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app and leave a review?This small gesture from you means the world to us, and allows us to share these nuggets of insight and value with you more often.You won't want to miss the next episode, in which Fiona Fitz talks with another successful founder of a challenger brand who shares more valuable insights into driving growth.Please don't hesitate to join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!Follow us on our Brand Growth Heroes socials: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Thanks to our Sound Engineer, Gyp Buggane, Ballagroove.com and podcast producer/content creator, Kathryn Watts, Social KEWS.
Did you know that 1 billion women globally are menopausal at any given time? Yet, until recently, the retail industry has largely overlooked this audience. Well....that's all about to change!In this episode of Brand Growth Heroes, we explore the groundbreaking work of GenM, the menopause partner for brands and retailers, and its mission to reshape how women shop for menopause-friendly products.Our latest #BGH guest, Heather Jackson (CEO and co-founder of GenM), is the unstoppable force behind GenM. She shares how GenM is pioneering the MTick accreditation—a universal shopping symbol that helps women find products proven to support their menopause journey. With major players like Tesco, Boots, Sainsbury's, Unilever, and Procter & Gamble already on board, this is more than just a trend—it's a retail revolution.This episode explores how GenM convinced top retailers and brands to take menopause seriously and why menopause-friendly shopping is a permanent category, not a passing fad.We discuss the commercial opportunity for brands that get it right, the science-backed credibility of the MTick accreditation, and the groundbreaking launch of Tesco's first-ever permanent menopause-friendly aisle.Heather shares eye-opening insights, including the startling reality that only 5% of women feel confident navigating menopause, and just 2% feel they are thriving. With 86% of women seeking non-HRT solutions, the demand for menopause-friendly products has never been greater.Why You Should Listen: If you're a founder, brand leader, or retailer, this episode is a must-listen. The menopause market isn't niche—it's 20% of your customer base and finally getting the visibility it deserves.=============================================================A small favour: If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, please hit FOLLOW and even leave a review! This tiny gesture means the world to us and allows us to share these nuggets of insight and value with you more often. We see every new follower and read every review, so thank you in advance!=============================================================Useful Links:Learn more about GenM and the MTIC accreditationFollow Heather Jackson on LinkedIn=============================================================Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm=============================================================If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers.But don't forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner.So we're thrilled to introduce Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.With long-term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze, and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place. So thanks, Joelson—we're delighted to have you on board.If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, why don't you drop them a line at hello@joelsonlaw.com!==============================================A tiny favour: If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, please could you click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app and leave a review?This small gesture from you means the world to us, and allows us to share these nuggets of insight and value with you more often.You won't want to miss the next episode, in which Fiona Fitz talks with another successful founder of a challenger brand who shares more valuable insights into driving growth.Please don't hesitate to join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!Follow us on our Brand Growth Heroes socials: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Thanks to our Sound Engineer, Gyp Buggane, Ballagroove.com and podcast producer/content creator, Kathryn Watts, Social KEWS.
A small favour: If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, please please hit FOLLOW and even leave a review!This tiny gesture from you means the world to us, and allows us to share these nuggets of insight and value with you more often. We see every new follow and read every review so thank you in advance!=============================================================In this latest Brand Growth Heroes episode, host Fiona Fitz chats with Stu MacDonald, founder of what's said to be the world's BEST peanut butter... ManiLife. After years of crossing paths, they finally get to dive deep into Stu's story—from hand-blending peanut butter in a rugby club kitchen to scaling up and running his own factory.Stu opens up about the pressures of growth, the realities of burnout, and the difficult decision to step back from running the business in order to help it thrive in a new way.As well as some REALLY honest, deep and raw stuff from Stu about a period of burnout, you'll hear about:The surprising accident that led to Deep Roast Peanut Butter Why 44% of peanut butter sales now come from bulk tubs The mindset shift from being a founder who runs the business to one who supports its growth in a different role The impact of having the right team and how it changes everythingWe hope you enjoy one of the most raw and real conversations we've had on the show to date!Useful Links:ManiLife websiteStu Macdonald LinkedInManiLife LinkedInManiLife InstagramManiLife FB=============================================================Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm=============================================================If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers.But don't forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner.So we're thrilled to introduce Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.With long term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place...so thanks Joelson - we're delighted to have you on board.If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, why don't you drop them a line on hello@joelsonlaw.com!==============================================A tiny favour: If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, please could you click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app and leave a review? This small gesture from you means the world to us, and allows us to share these nuggets of insight and value with you more often.You won't want to miss the next episode, in which Fiona Fitz talks with another successful founder of a challenger brand who shares more valuable insights into driving growth. Please don't hesitate to join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!Follow us on our Brand Growth Heroes socials: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Thanks to our Sound Engineer, Gyp Buggane, Ballagroove.com and podcast producer/content creator, Kathryn Watts, Social KEWS.
Scaling a CPG brand isn't just about great products and standout branding—it's also about navigating a legal maze that can come with fast business growth, in many different guises. In this episode of Brand Growth Heroes, Fiona Fitz sits down with Phil Hails-Smith and Paul Chiappe, managing partners at corporate law firm Joelson, to cover the legal essentials every CPG founder needs to know.With over 30 years of experience supporting some of the fastest-growing CPG brands - clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze and Pulsin - Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola.From intellectual property and contracts to regulatory compliance and international expansion, we explain how the right legal partners can protect your brand while unlocking new opportunities. We also chat about:The biggest legal pitfalls CPG founders face (and how to avoid them) Why contracts, IP, and compliance are make-or-break for scaling How a great legal team can help you negotiate better deals and partnerships Real-world examples of legal strategies that fuel business growth.We're also thrilled to announce that Joelson is now the official sponsor of Brand Growth Heroes, continuing their commitment to empowering founders with the knowledge and legal support they need to scale successfully.So tune in to learn why legal expertise isn't just about risk mitigation—it's can actually be a strategic weapon for scaling smarter and faster, if you're smart!Useful Links:Joelson websiteJoelson LinkedInPaul Chiappe LinkedInPhil Hails-Smith LinkedInIf this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, don't forget to click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app and leave a review!You won't want to miss the next episode, in which Fiona Fitz talks with another successful founder of a challenger brand who shares more valuable insights into driving growth. Plus, this small gesture will be truly appreciated.Please don't hesitate to join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!Follow us on our Brand Growth Heroes socials: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and our YouTube channel!Thanks to our Sound Engineer, Gyp Buggane, Ballagroove.com and podcast producer/content creator, Kathryn Watts, Social KEWS.=============================================================Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm=============================================================If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers.But don't forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner. With long term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place. Finally, as an almost all-female team here at BGH, we're especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG. If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, why don't you drop them a line on hello@joelsonlaw.com!Joelson - we're delighted to have you on board.==============================================
In this episode, Fiona Fitz chats with Richard Peake, Managing Director of Merchant Gourmet and one of the rare non-founder guests to grace our show. When Richard entered the role, Merchant Gourmet was a £15 million business. Fast forward four years, and the company has doubled its revenue to £30 million. Bold innovations, a revamped product range, and strategic market expansion have powered this incredible growth. Our conversation delves into the power of innovation and the importance of staying ahead of consumer trends. Richard shares invaluable lessons in new product development (NPD). One particularly fascinating theme we covered was servant leadership—how Richard and his team drive Merchant Gourmet's growth by empowering their people and focusing on purpose.Additionally, we explore how export markets present an exciting new frontier for brands looking to scale. It was also refreshing to hear Richard admit that even seasoned professionals can find brand positioning a challenge. So, if you've ever struggled with getting it just right, you're in good company!Enjoy the episode, and as always, let us know your thoughts!============================================================= Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm =============================================================If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers. But don't forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner. So we're thrilled to introduce Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.With long term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place...so thanks Joelson - we're delighted to have you on board.If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, why don't you drop them a line on hello@joelsonlaw.com!==============================================If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, don't forget to click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app and leave a reviewYou won't want to miss the next episode, in which Fiona Fitz talks with another successful founder of a challenger brand who shares more valuable insights into driving growth. Plus, your small gesture will be truly appreciated.Please don't hesitate to join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!Follow us on our Brand Growth Heroes socials: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Thanks to our Sound Engineer, Gyp Buggane, Ballagroove.com and podcast producer/content creator, Kathryn Watts, Social KEWS.
The Michelin awards was held night and we speak with food industry insiders Courtney Brandt and Dan Fahy to get their take We also chat to Michelin Guide International Director Gwendal Poullennec live from France We're honoured to have superstar chef Jason Atherton and the culinary genius behind Sagetsu at The Link Chef Tetsuya join us after receiving awards in Dubai just a day before. Chatting chocolate ahead of World Chocolate Day and where to go this weekend with Z Blogs. And we meet the lady behind the mochi ice cream brand Little Moons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BBH's Karen Martin discusses the new IPA publication ‘Econometrics & the C-Suite' with Ross Farquhar, Marketing Director of Little Moons, and David Grainger, Media strategist and author of the publication at EffWorks Global 2023.
From the snow-capped peaks of Japan to the rolling hills of Hollywood, Mochi Ice Cream represents the evolution of a delectable ancient morsel crossed with American snacking sensibilities. But what do the Four Pillars of Heaven from mid-90s All Japan Pro Wrestling and the viral game of looking for Little Moons in Big Tesco have with today's treat? Find out next on Junk Feud! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/junkfeudpod/support
How I Grew My Brand, The Piper Podcast Season 5 - Vivien & Howard Wong, founders of Little Moons Interviewed by Journalist and ITV News Presenter, Mary Nightingale, How I Grew My Brand is a series of one-on-one podcast interviews with inspiring, high-profile British founders and brand leaders. From Pitcher & Piano to Monica Vinader, Piper has been helping to build and support brands for nearly 40 years. In each interview we dig into ‘7, 17, 70', the three critical stages Piper believes businesses will encounter, whether that be number of employees, sales or sites. These moments are where changes and challenges can be overcome on the path to becoming a brand legend, a business with purpose and vision that makes people's lives healthier, happier and more fulfilling, while helping them minimise their impact on the environment.
No matter what phase we in we always whole
No matter what phase we in we always whole
Thinking of launching or growing a business? This is a must listen! Food business entrepreneur and mochi magnate Vivien Wong is co-founder of Little Moons, a UK-based company that specialises in mochi ice cream balls and has just launched in Australia with big ambitions. Vivien grew up in her parents' traditional Chinese bakery but pursued a career in finance before food lured her back. https://littlemoons.com Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Dirty Linen is a food podcast hosted by Australian journalist Dani Valent. A respected restaurant critic and food industry reporter in her home town of Melbourne, Dani is a keen, compassionate observer of restaurants and the people who bring them into being. Whether it's owners, waiters, dishwashers, chefs or members of ancillary trades from tech to pottery, Dani interviews with compassion, humour and courage. Dirty Linen goes deep, both in conversations with individuals and in investigating pressing issues. Dirty Linen is an Australian food podcast produced by the Deep in the Weeds Podcast Network.
Going viral is something many businesses would kill for but having to scale up your business to meet rocketing demand is not easy. Little Moons makes mochi ice cream, a type of Japanese rice cake with an ice cream filling. Vivien Wong co-founded the business with her brother in 2010 after spending two years developing the product with her father in her parents' bakery. Over the next decade the company grew steadily and surely, until the company went viral on TikTok during the pandemic and sales suddenly rocketed. However, after being hit by supply chain woes and Brexit, they had hardly any stock left to meet the demand. Listen to find out how they got through it and grew their revenue from 7 to 27 million in just two years. We'd love your feedback: hello@secretleaders.com Sponsor links: eveyln.com/secretleaders svb.com/uk transparent.biz/SL vanta.com/secretleaders
Vivien Wong is the co-founder of Little Moons, a mochi ice cream brand. Vivien grew up in North West London and spent many of her formative years helping out at her parent's bakery. It was there that her passion for high quality ingredients and artisanal recipes was first sparked. She went on to study at the University of Reading before beginning her career at Barclays where she qualified as a chartered accountant and worked for four years. Spotting the opportunity to bring mochi ice cream to Europe and believing that her and her brother Howard were in the perfect position to do so, she left her job in the city and set up Little Moons in 2010. It took two years to perfect the process and recipes before Little Moons began selling their mochi into restaurants, including high street favourites such as Yo! Sushi and Wagamama as well as higher end restaurants like Nobu and Sushi Samba. The business went from strength to strength and in 2015 Little Moons launched into Whole Foods, subsequently gaining listings on Ocado in 2016 and in Waitrose in 2017. Little Moons is now available across a range of supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrison's and Asda. Connect with Vivien Wong via: LinkedIn.Find out more about Little Moons via: website, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook.A new episode EVERY WEEK, showcasing the journeys of inspirational entrepreneurs, side hustlers and their mentors. We discuss their successes, challenges and how they overcame setbacks. Focusing mainly on what they wish they had known when starting out. The podcast aims to give aspiring entrepreneurs the confidence to START UP and START NOW by showcasing real and relatable entrepreneurs. After all, seeing is believing!Join the conversation using #startupstartnow and tagging us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Don't forget to leave a review as it really helps us reach those who need it and allows us to get the best guests for you! Connect with Start Up. Start Now. and to nominate a guest please visit: www.startupstartnow.co.uk. To connect with Sharena Shiv please visit: www.sharena.co.uk.
The Blue Plaster Podcast by Young Foodies sets out to be the voice of young F&B businesses in the UK. Using a blend of industry news, feature interviews, brand spotlights and maybe the occasional ranty moment, we're looking to provide a positive, energetic but always realistic view on the life of food entrepreneurs and those people bonkers/brave enough to join them on the journey. This week we speak to Vivien Wong, Co-Founder of Little Moons, and close friend of YF. Following a bumper three year growth period and recent investment process, Vivien opens up to Andy and Thea about the highs, lows and realities of the Little Moons journey.
In this episode of The Interview series, host Karl McKeever sits down with Little Moons CEO and co-founder Vivien Wong.Vivien Wong and her brother Howard can thank a random TikTok video for delivering a huge boost in demand for Little Moons, their brand of frozen mochi balls. As children growing up in their parents' bakery in London, Vivien (and her brother Howard), were surrounded by a passion for creating amazing food and learnt how the little things combine to make a big different. From finding the best ingredients to always innovating with techniques and flavours. In 2010, they set up Little Moons; making a Japanese-inspired dessert called "mochi”. After enjoying steady growth, the company set up a Little Moons TikTok account and began posting videos… and then things began to get really interesting. Soon they had over 500 million views, sales skyrocketed by 2,000%, and the London-based business hit £36m in retail sales in the year to July last year. Discover the success story of this TikTok (and taste) sensation, as we speak to its CEO and co-founder Vivien Wong.
FoodBev Media's Antonia Garrett Peel rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and McDonald's join list of companies suspending operations in Russia; Nestlé to invest $675m in construction of Arizona factory; Little Moons sells stake to investor L Catterton; and more.
Vivien Wong on Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya. Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday at 5am, just before the Business Breakfast. Presented by broadcaster and Mishcon de Reya's Partner and Chief Brand Officer Elliot Moss, Jazz Shapers shares music from the risk takers, leaders and influencers of jazz, soul and blues, alongside interviews with their equivalent in the business world: entrepreneurs who have defined and shaped business categories and ways of operating, defying convention and have gone on to achieve great success. With more than 1000 people, Mishcon de Reya is an independent London-based law firm that serves an international community of clients. In their words: "We appreciate the privilege of sitting alongside our clients as a trusted advisor. Building strong personal connections to our clients and their businesses is important to us. It is for these reasons we say ‘It's business. But it's personal.'
Ice cream is soul searching.Deep in our soul, lies a dormant inner-child.Little Moons is WAY MORE than ice cream.Mochi mooches into your soul, unleashing your inner child.Wild, bombastic purple, green, orange irreverent balls of joy.Lego meets Italiano Gelato, collides into an Art-Attack-Smack of FLAAAA VAAA FLAVEEEELittle Moons are having INSANE success:Won listings at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Ocado, Waitrose, Asda, Morrisons + Pick N' Mix stores at Selfridges and Westfield.£10M+ Retail sales valueLead and manage their own factory with over 300 employees.Fastest growing Ice cream brand.Co-founders, Vivien and Howard Wong are the latest guests on HUNGRY.Our conversation is delicious, swirled, and laced with wisdom.THE BIGGEST LEARNING?Balance is everything.ON THE MENU:VISION: BALANCE HAVING A BIG UNSHAKEABLE VISION VS. BEING FLEXIBLY NIMBLE TO SAY “YES” TO OPPORTUNITIESMANAGEMENT: A TEAM OF 300 EMPLOYEES - BALANCE LETTING EMPLOYEES FLOURISH VS. STEPPING IN WHEN NECESSARY AS A FOUNDERDECISION MAKING: BALANCE TRUSTING YOUR “GUT” WITH “DATA” TO MOVE FASTSPEED: BALANCE MAKING AN IMPERFECT DECISION NOW WITH THE CONFIDENCE TO MAKE IT PERFECT LATERBRANDING: BALANCE ESCAPING YOUR “BRAND BUBBLE” VS. OBSESSING OVER THE “LITTLE THINGSWant more Content? Follow on LinkedIn and Instagram
Episode #48. Clarity is the topic of this episode, which is both a technical skill and area of personal understanding for marketers. Clarity is beneficial for personal and professional development – as a marketer to have clarity on strategic choices and where you want to take your brand, as a leader to give clarity to your team with communication and expectations, and as an individual, to have clarity on your values, strengths and what we bring to the world. Abby's guest expert is Ross Farquhar, Marketing Director of Little Moons, recently awarded one of the top 100 marketers in Marketing Week. In this episode, Ross shares the importance of clarity and how to apply it within your marketing role, whatever level of seniority. Plus his career journey and how his breadth of roles (ranging from Cadbury, Wagamama and agency-side) have benefitted his career yet strengthened fundamental and transferrable marketing skills such as clarity. First published October 11th 2021. This podcast is sponsored by Labyrinth Marketing http://www.labyrinthmarketing.co.uk (www.labyrinthmarketing.co.uk) Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailcdixon/ (linkedin.com/in/abigailcdixon/) Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossfarquhar/ (linkedin.com/in/rossfarquhar/) The Whole Marketer podcast is here to support and empower the people behind brands and businesses with the latest technical tools, soft and leadership skills and personal understanding for a fulfilling marketing career and life as a whole. For more info go to https://my.captivate.fm/www.thewholemarketer.com (www.thewholemarketer.com)
Vivien and Howard Wong, otherwise known as the sibling power duo and co-founders of the ice cream company Little Moons re-join Claudia on the podcast. Inspired by their family's history of owning a bakery, they launched Little Moons in 2015 which sells traditional Japanese mochi ice-cream in a variety of flavours across several supermarkets in the UK and Europe. Since then, the company has gone from strength to strength despite Brexit and Covid-19.The siblings join Claudia to talk about Little Moon's dramatic growth through the app TikTok. They also discuss the dynamics of founding a business as partners and they even share an exclusive secret about a brand new flavour.Business Unusual is made in association with Vodafone Business' V-Hub platform. V-Hub is here to help with free expert knowledge and guidance, and a constantly evolving range of tools and training. Click here to access online their library and knowledge centre, offering content, tools and insights to help small-medium businesses thrive online. Not only that, but you can access free support from expert business V-Hub advisers. This one-to-one digital support from a business V-Hub adviser can cover a range of topics from how to build an online presence to managing online security risks. Call 0808 005 7400 or visit here. Hosted by Claudia Winkleman. From Vodafone Business, produced by Listen Entertainment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Over the past 20 months, Little Moons has become a national obsession. Although the company was founded in 2010, the brand has only recently brought transformational growth to the nation's favourite frozen category, and now sells tens of millions of pounds of their delicious mochi ice cream across all major supermarkets and foodservice channels... and employs over 300 people.We talk to sister and brother founders Vivian and Howard Wong about their manufacturing journey; how food service was the right channel for them to build their business initially, and about the business impact of 320 million views on TikTok.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Episode #48. Clarity is the topic of this episode, which is both a technical skill and area of personal understanding for marketers. Clarity is beneficial for personal and professional development – as a marketer to have clarity on strategic choices and where you want to take your brand, as a leader to give clarity to your team with communication and expectations, and as an individual, to have clarity on your values, strengths and what we bring to the world. Abby's guest expert is Ross Farquhar, Marketing Director of Little Moons, recently awarded one of the top 100 marketers in Marketing Week. In this episode, Ross shares the importance of clarity and how to apply it within your marketing role, whatever level of seniority. Plus his career journey and how his breadth of roles (ranging from Cadbury, Wagamama and agency-side) have benefitted his career yet strengthened fundamental and transferrable marketing skills such as clarity.
In this week's episode, I had the immense pleasure of speaking with Ross Farquhar – Marketing Director of Little Moons. Ross has a seriously impressive career in Marketing within the Food industry, starting out at Cadbury and Diageo before taking the plunge into the world of start-ups at creative agency 101. After achieving great success as Chief Marketing Officer at Wagamama (from launching an anime-epic in cinemas to vegan tuna), he is now the Marketing Director for Little Moons. Ross and I had a great time discussing a whole range of topics right from what attracted him to this wonderful industry to advice he can provide to those starting out in their career. We go through Ross' background, his journey into Marketing and the insight and tips he's picked up along the way. Ross describes his early days as being “overly ambitious”, looking at career as a ladder that needs to be scaled quickly. While he has no regrets, he does mention the importance of bringing balance into life and the importance of changing focus into what makes you happy. We also touch upon the seemingly overnight success of Little Moons, the role TikTok played in achieving this and the strategic and tactical changes they had to meet the soaring demand levels. Ross also talks us through the importance of good communication and clear messaging. Lastly, we gain insight into the key factors Ross believes make a great leader and tips on how to identify the right people and creating an atmosphere where team members can thrive. Here are some key topics we discussed through the episode: 4.32 Key Traits and Attributes for Success 13.22 Factors That Drive Ross' Career and His WHY 18.01 Journey with Little Moons and their overnight Success 21.28 Strategic Challenges that come with immense demand 25.02 Clarity, Energy and Empathy – insight into what Ross believes makes a good leader 28.50 Importance of Clear Messaging and Communication 34.44 Career Advice and Bringing Balance
This week on Making the Cut we're inviting you to curl up on the couch, illuminated by some flameless candles while you read an insightful book by radio presenter James O'Brien and indulge in a sponge pudding. There might even be a pack of Golden Retrievers lapping at your feet. We've also got you covered for when you need to nip off to the loo and then brush your teeth before bed. Find us @makingthecutpodcast on instagram to send us your recommendations and for the best experience listen on the Entale app.00:44 - Syrup Sponge Pudding - https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-syrup-sponge-puddings-2x110g6:12 - Salma Hayek - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salma_Hayek7:23 - Raspberry Sponge Pudding - https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/sainsburys-raspberry-jam-puddings-2x110g7:42 - The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8385148/8:21 - The Golden Retriever Experience - https://thegoldenretrieverexperience.com/17:41 - Flameless Candles - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mooncandles-Flameless-Candles-Remote-Control/dp/B0034Z958Q22:36 - Oral B iO - https://www.boots.com/oral-b/oralb-io-professional-cleaning?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc-_-electrical_beauty-_-Oral-B+iO-_-UK_Generic_Oral+B_Exact&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tCGBhCLARIsABJGmZ7XCgdzmgmXYRIzbWZMqYONcHjDu46K_y3fLKi9VNT-bH0UfzAQzmwaAq14EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds29:37 - Princess Glitterhead Tik Tok- https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2021/06/17/princess-glitterhead-tiktok/33:56 - How Not To Be Wrong by James O'Brien - https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-not-to-be-wrong/james-obrien/978075355771641:03 - Bumboo - https://www.bumboo.eco/44:24 - Time - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p09fs2qh/time48:02 - Jules Jukebox - https://www.instagram.com/julesa_jukebox/?hl=en50:05 - Little Moons - https://littlemoons.com/50:44 - My Protein FlavDrops - https://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/flavdrops/10530471.html52:12 - Postcrossing - https://www.postcrossing.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hosted by Amber Lovell & Alice Rath. We aim to engage, inspire and equip our listeners with the knowledge to break the mould and achieve what we all know they can... Which is absolutely anything they set their mind to.------------------Do we all just follow the crowd?In this episode, Alice and Amber discuss the concept of social proof, which has been a common marketing tool for years (yes, way before social media)! They discuss the hype over Little Moons as a result of TikTok and the secrecy of the Tesla subreddit. ------------------Connect with us: Instagram | @DigitalMarketingBabesLinkedIn | @DigitalMarketingBabesWebsite | www.digitalmarketingbabes.com
We're miles apart for this recording, so going back to lockdown-style remote recording! But the distance doesn't make us any less enthusiastic about our cracking recommendations: a docu-soup from Adam Curtis, sustainable candles, a Scottish delicacy and two amazing books. Find us @makingthecutpodcast on instagram to send us your recommendations and for the best experience listen on the Entale app.Here's everything we chatted about:02:14 - John Caudwell - https://www.instagram.com/johncaudwell/?hl=en05:52 - The Trap - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p073jxvc/the-trap19:42 - Love From Willis - https://www.instagram.com/lovefromwillis/?hl=en22.42 - A Happy Life Candles - https://ahappylife.co.uk/products/24:41 - Chariots of Fire - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082158/26:24 - White Pudding - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_pudding#:~:text=White%20pudding%20is%20broadly%20similar,a%20wider%20range%20of%20ingredients27:51 - Ocado White Pudding - https://www.ocado.com/products/clonakilty-white-pudding-8201101128:13 - Scott Brothers White Pudding - https://www.scottbrothersbutchers.co.uk/product/battered-white-pudding-200g/32:07 - Good Bones by Maggie Smith - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/89897/good-bones34:13 - Keep Moving by Maggie Smith - https://www.waterstones.com/book/keep-moving/maggie-smith/978147215598637:56 - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman - https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-thursday-murder-club/richard-osman/978024198826841:38 - Michael's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mdlondon/?hl=en42:29 - Hair and Beauty Charity -https://www.hairandbeautycharity.org/45:05 - Archie's Footwear - https://archiesfootwear.co.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8IaGBhCHARIsAGIRRYqXEtZA10eJvpraDzko6F8fzOkGSovEJODjB9kc3kqAMEblXDIcIFcaAt7QEALw_wcB47:05 - The Wedding Singer - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120888/48:08 - Little Moons - https://littlemoons.com/48:48 - The Kominsky Method - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7255502/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week we're talking food, music and a way to keep warm. Plus a whole lot more! Find us @makingthecutpodcast on instagram to send us your recommendations and for the best experience listen on the Entale app.03:12 - Social Dilemma - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11464826/04:12 - Friends Reunion - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11337862/13:42 - Oodie - https://theoodie.com/17:30 - Jolly Ranchers - https://www.americansweets.co.uk/jolly-rancher19:26 - Noel Gallagher High Flying Birds Book - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41966946-any-road-will-get-us-there23:52 - Find Me a Driving Test - https://www.findmeadrivingtest.co.uk/32:33 - Norah Yarah Rosa - https://www.instagram.com/norah_yarah_rosa/?hl=en34:57 - Ultimate Guitar - https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/41:24 - Tim Minchin ‘If This Plane Goes Down' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EblcARJBgww&ab_channel=TimMinchin42:41 - Tim Minchin So F**king Rock - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5286440/44:01 - Love Shack Fancy - https://www.loveshackfancy.com/49:46 - Pill Cutters for Vets - https://www.petdrugsonline.co.uk/pill-crusher-splitter50:02 - Mare of Easttown - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10155688/50:23 - Coconut Mini Bites - https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/polish/kupiec-mini-bites-coconut-wholemeal-cookies-50g51:06 - Rains - https://www.uk.rains.com/51:36 - Wild Planet Aromatherapy - https://wildplanetaromatherapy.co.uk/53:23 - Dermaplaning - https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/dermaplaning54:58 - Little Moons - https://littlemoons.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Do you have trouble swallowing vitamins? Are you pressed for time to cook amazing meals? Are you looking for a new pair of jeans? We have recommendations for all these queries plus much more. Find us @makingthecutpodcast on instagram to send us your recommendations and for the best experience listen on the Entale app.03:58 - The Skin I Live In - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1189073/08:16 - Dermaplaning - https://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a19983721/dermaplaning/10:58 - Trying - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10982034/12:27 - Potage - https://www.potage.co.uk/18:24 - Little Moons - https://littlemoons.com/23:43 - Pill Cutter - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gima-Pill-Cutter-Safety-System/dp/B000EGKTGK26:31 - Megan Rossi - https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthdoctor/?hl=en27:23 - Once Upon a Time in Iraq - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000kxws/once-upon-a-time-in-iraq37:17 - Rotary Fabric Cutter - https://singeroutlet.co.uk/products/02-0000-00001?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhr2FBhDbARIsACjwLo0zEYxyva3Hu4qTtrbgpXAkf00GGddBytH7fXvrdztgMIyocGJPYe0aAuqkEALw_wcB39:32 - Iron Heart - https://www.ironheart.co.uk/41:04 - Graham Heron - https://www.instagram.com/graham_heron/?hl=en45:15 - https://secrid.com/en-gb/47:02 - Blaise Candles - https://www.instagram.com/blaisegeorgeelliott/?hl=en47:33 - Palm Springs - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9484998/47:53 - Halston - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9358192/48:19 - The Father - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10272386/49:15 - Menopause Rhapsody - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcVFtu-ZmmM&ab_channel=Shirley%C8%98erban See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Vivien Wong co-founded mochi ice cream brand Little Moons with her brother after realising that trying to live the perfect life wasn’t making her happy. In this episode, she tells Eshaan how imperfection can reap results, and explains Little Moons’ latest viral success.Ninetwentynine is a Fiverr.com podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week we're discussing Britney Spears' recent release from her fathers conservatorship, along with how the media and other celebrities have treated her through her career. As well as this, the way women in the music industry have been treated and why this may be. Along with our usual weekly recommendations and our review of Little Moons! Get involved on social media by following @tbh.thepodcast on Instagram and @tbhthepodcast on Twitter. This episode was live on brayfordradio.org.uk/play at 10pm on Thursday 18th February 2021.
Discover the secret behind what Claudia Winkleman refers to as ‘little bites of unicorn' when she talks to Howard and Vivien Wong, co-founders of Little Moons. In 2010, the brother and sister duo founded their business and started selling mochi ice-cream; bite-sized balls of Italian gelato ice cream, wrapped in a soft Japanese mochi dough. Now they produce 25 million a year. Claudia chats to Howard and Vivien about quitting their jobs and going all-in on their business idea, what it's like working with your sibling and how they've looked after their staff during a complicated time in the food industry. Business Unusual is made in association with Vodafone Business. Visit the Vodafone V-Hub platform at vodafone.co.uk/business/vhub for one-on-one support with a dedicated business adviser, as well as access to an online knowledge centre aimed to help your business #KeepConnecting. Hosted by Claudia Winkleman.Produced by Listen Entertainment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Manufacturing a frozen product, building a white label success into a one of a kind retail brand and creating a family business, with Howard & Vivien - co-founders of Little Moons, makers of delicious, high quality mochi. For this episode, we chatted to siblings and co-founders of Little Moons, Howard and Vivien. This was such an interesting and eye opening conversation, giving us insight into the highs and lows of manufacturing a product in house - and the even greater challenge of that product being frozen! We heard how Little Moons began by selling their mochi into some of the UK's best known restaurants before developing into a hugely successful retail brand - still the only producers of mochi in the UK and now being name checked on those very restaurant menus. We also talked about the challenges of gaining space in store, how their innovative 'pick n mix' concept has been received in different markets and the importance of quality - and building a brand known for this. There's so much to learn from this hugely inspiring episode - we suggest you listen while snacking on a mochi...or four! Find Little Moons on Instagram @littlemoonsmochi and via their website, www.littlemoons.co.uk. Buy them online on Ocado and Amazon or instore at Selfridges, Wholefoods and more! Find us on Instagram @whatscooking podcast, on Twitter @whatscookingpod or drop us an email on thewhatscookingpodcast@gmail.com.