Podcasts about Tesco

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment examines Ahold Delhaize's decision to appoint former Amazon Fresh executive Claire Peters as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA and what the hire could mean for one of the largest grocery retailers in the U.S. Chris Walton and Jenn Hahn discuss why Ahold Delhaize looked beyond traditional grocery talent, what Claire Peters' experience at Amazon, Woolworths, and Tesco brings to the role, and whether an unconventional leadership hire is exactly what the company needs. They also explore the growing trend of retailers recruiting executives from outside their core industry, why fresh perspectives can spark transformation, and whether taking a chance on nontraditional talent is worth the risk. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/k2JviUlR0-Q

This week's episode covers a series of cybersecurity stories, including a researcher's discovery of vulnerabilities in FIFA's World Cup platform that could have enabled unauthorized administrative access and even the ability to alter live broadcasts. The team also discusses the risks of large-scale identity verification data exposure, supply chain attacks impacting the scientific research community, ongoing fallout from Broadcom's VMware acquisition, and legal challenges from major organizations facing rising VMware costs. Along the way, the hosts share commentary on AI-related security concerns, access control failures, and the broader impact of vendor decisions on enterprise security.Join us LIVE on Mondays, 4:30pm EST.A weekly Podcast with BHIS and Friends. We discuss notable Infosec, and infosec-adjacent news stories gathered by our community news team.https://www.youtube.com/@BlackHillsInformationSecurityChat with us on Discord! - https://discord.gg/bhis

In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina is joined by Natalie Christensen, Chief Winemaker at Yealands, to explore one of the world's most recognised wine regions: Marlborough in New Zealand. Together they dive into the differences between the Wairau Valley and Awatere Valley, uncovering how climate, soils and geography create remarkably different expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. From aroma compounds and winemaking decisions to sustainability, sub-regionality and the future of New Zealand wine, this episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to learn about wine, deepen their wine education, understand wine grapes and discover why Marlborough deserves to be considered alongside the great wine regions of the world. There is also plenty of inspiration for wine travel, with Natalie sharing what visitors can expect when exploring the stunning Yealands vineyards on New Zealand's South Island. Shownotes 03:12 – Discovering Marlborough — Natalie introduces New Zealand's most famous wine region and explains what makes the Awatere Valley so unique. 04:15 – Vineyard location matters — how close Yealands' vines sit to the dramatic coastal cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 07:17 – Awatere vs Wairau Valley — temperature differences, diurnal shifts and how climate shapes wine styles. 08:20 – Why Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is so intense — sunlight, climate and natural vineyard conditions behind its famous aromatic profile. 09:47 – Thiols and methoxypyrazines explained — the aroma compounds that define Sauvignon Blanc and how winemakers influence them. 11:40 – Can Sauvignon Blanc age? Exploring the surprising ageability of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and how its character evolves over time. 14:26 – Understanding the Yealands range — from the flagship Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc to Reserve, Single Vineyard and the iconic L5 Block. 16:04 – Tasting Yealands Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025 — Janina's tasting notes and what makes this classic New Zealand wine style so appealing. (Retails around £10: Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons, Ocado) 17:10 – What makes the Reserve different? Natalie explains the vineyard selection and winemaking decisions behind the Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (Retails around £12.50: Sainsbury's, Tesco, Ocado, Morrisons, Waitrose) 20:44 – Expression of grape or expression of place? Why Sauvignon Blanc may be one of the best wine grapes for showcasing terroir. 22:07 - Tasting Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (Retailer: ND Johns - £15.50) 25:41 – Tasting Yealands Estate L5 Block 2024 — Yealands' most coastal vineyard site and a Sauvignon Blanc that truly captures a sense of place. (Retailer: ND Johns - £19.45) 33:09 – Yeast selection and fermentation — how different yeast strains influence flavour, texture and aromatic expression. 33:21 – X5 and Delta yeasts — the strains most commonly associated with enhancing Sauvignon Blanc's signature aromatic profile. 37:07 – Babydoll sheep and sustainability — the famous miniature sheep helping manage the vineyards naturally. 38:39 – Sustainability beyond the sheep — cover crops, biodiversity and vineyard practices that improve both wine quality and environmental outcomes. 39:49 – Carbon-positive ambitions — how Yealands is reducing its carbon footprint through renewable energy, lightweight bottles and innovative logistics. 41:55 – Sauvignon New Zealand 2027 — Natalie shares details of the upcoming international celebration of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. 42:56 – The future of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — sub-regions, site-specific wines and the rise of boutique producers. 43:50 – Wine travel in New Zealand — what visitors should experience when exploring Yealands and the Awatere Valley. 44:53 – The White Road Tour — scenic viewpoints, wildlife, vineyards and one of New Zealand's most memorable winery experiences. 45:52 – Why visiting vineyards changes everything — how standing among the vines transforms your understanding of Sauvignon Blanc. 46 :37 – One final takeaway — why Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is far more diverse than many wine lovers realise.  

Edenred, UniCredit, Tesco, Siemens Energy... bajo el análisis de Pablo García, Director general de Divacons Alphavalue

Mae Mia yn mynd ar antur – i Tescos i wneud y siopa, i'r sinema i weld Top Gun Maverick– ac wedyn i rhywle doedd hi ddim yn disgwyl o gwbl.Mia goes on an adventure – to Tesco's to do the shopping, to the cinema to see Top Gun Maverick – and then to somewhere she wasn't expecting at all.Glossary | Geirfaswnllyd – noisyboddi – to drowndiheintydd – sanitiserchwifio – to wavepalmant – pavementrhyddhad – reliefcyfrifol – responsiblecwrtais – politegwaelod – bottomgoleuadau – lightsanadlu – to breathegwenwyno – to poisonanadl – a breathdryslyd – confused

Vivian Wong, co-founder of Little Moons, shares the unfiltered story of building the UK's most talked-about mochi ice cream brand — from a small family bakery to a £27mn pound run rate overnight.Vivian talks to Sir Richard Harpin, founder of Homeserve, about how a single TikTok video sent shoppers queuing outside Tesco at 7am, and why ten years of groundwork meant Little Moons was ready to seize the moment rather than be consumed by it. She reveals her learnings from a costly factory mistake — and the sunk cost fallacy that nearly upended the business. Vivian also shares the personal catalyst that made her start the business, the reality of co-founding with a sibling, and how she now lives by a simple rule: no regrets.Themes covered:Why owning your manufacturing is a genuine competitive advantage in the FMCG worldHow Vivien bootstrapped Little Moons for 12 years before taking private equity investmentWhen and how to bring in a professional CEOThe difference between a coach and a mentor, and why you need bothBusiness Leader is a membership community for ambitious CEOs and founders of mid-sized UK companies, designed to help them grow with purpose through strategic support, peer-to-peer learning, expert coaching, and high-impact events. Sign up for our Business Leader newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Talking Technology, we are joined by Jessica Kennedy, who tells us all about the technology she uses when competing internationally at tandem cycling competitions.We explore accessible cooking and the OOrion app in your voice notes, as well as accessibility improvements for Tesco stores.There is an audible Monopoly game for Tonieboxes in tech news, and how are blind people benefiting from the Freedom 250 UFC fight at the White House?All that and more on the latest episode of Talking Technology.0:00 - intro3:10 - Voice notes29:20 - Jessica Kennedy discusses Technology for tandem cycling46:55 - Talking Technology News63:43 - outro Support the show

De hele wereld zal het volgen: de eerste rentevergadering van de Federal Reserve onder de nieuwe voorzitter Kevin Warsh. De economie is wel toe aan een renteverhoging, eentje die de Europese Centrale Bank deze week al doorvoerde. De vraag is of Kevin Warsh al durft te volgen, of dat hij toch nog even aan de leiband van president Trump blijft hangen. In Beurs in Zicht stomen we je klaar voor de beursweek die je tegemoet gaat. Want soms zie je door de beursbomen het beursbos niet meer. Dat is verleden tijd! Iedere week vertelt een vriend van de show waar jouw focus moet liggen. Te gast: Nico Inberg van De Aandeelhouder BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Je hoort hem ook in de BNR-podcast Moerdijk: dorp van de rekening. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De hele wereld zal het volgen: de eerste rentevergadering van de Federal Reserve onder de nieuwe voorzitter Kevin Warsh. De economie is wel toe aan een renteverhoging, eentje die de Europese Centrale Bank deze week al doorvoerde. De vraag is of Kevin Warsh al durft te volgen, of dat hij toch nog even aan de leiband van president Trump blijft hangen. In Beurs in Zicht stomen we je klaar voor de beursweek die je tegemoet gaat. Want soms zie je door de beursbomen het beursbos niet meer. Dat is verleden tijd! Iedere week vertelt een vriend van de show waar jouw focus moet liggen. Te gast: Nico Inberg van De Aandeelhouder BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Je hoort hem ook in de BNR-podcast Moerdijk: dorp van de rekening. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Totally Extra: Anna's full taken up the hunting Tesco name badges for long-service staff hobby, Lu's confessing to some poetry theft, whatever 'Nippy Nippy' is, a misheard lyric that's basically incest, the teacher gift debate, and confessions involving hacking a classmate's computer and a 43-year-old bogey eater. Enjoy your lunch.It's time to get TOTALLY EXTRA. Extra chat, extra rants, extra bants, extra stories, nonsense and more.LuAnna: The Podcast is a Global production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.Remember, if you want to get in touch you can:Email us at luanna@everythingluanna.com OR drop us a WhatsApp on our NEW NUMBER: 07521564640Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

How Adobe Quietly Powers the World (and the AI Fight for Creators)This episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future visits Adobe's London headquarters to explore how Adobe's influence extends beyond Photoshop and PDFs into marketing technology that powers personalized experiences for major brands and institutions like Tesco, the Premier League, banks, Channel 4, Sky, Disney, and governments. VP Simon Morris explains Adobe's creative, document, and marketing solutions, how customer data is unified to deliver tailored communications, and highlights a campaign recreating Edvard Munch's physical brushes as Photoshop tools. The discussion covers Adobe's UK-wide initiatives, including tools for Women's FA Cup clubs, the Adobe Digital Academy, and government skills programs. Policy lead Stefanie Valdes-Scott addresses AI governance, creator protection, copyright, trust, content attribution via content credentials, and the unresolved tension between AI-enabled creativity and creators' fear of losing control of their work. 00:00 Adobe Hidden Influence 01:57 Quick Adobe History 02:45 Inside London HQ 04:15 Brands Powered By Adobe 05:40 Premier League Personalization 07:28 Banking Experience Design 10:05 Creativity Meets Data 13:11 Hiring Modern Marketers 14:08 Tools For Everyone 17:33 AI Productivity Debate 20:25 UK Initiatives And Skills 22:32 Creator Copyright Fears 24:01 Policy And AI Governance 25:31 Copyright And New Rights 30:30 Content Credentials Trust 32:55 Final Takeaways ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? hello@jobsofthefuture.co Sponsor the show or Partner with us: sunny@jobsofthefuture.co Check out our clips channel here! ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/@JimmysJobsClips Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/ Junior Producer: Thuy Camera Operations: Felix Cohen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

El fracaso del caza europeo expone la debilidad de la defensa de la UE en un momento en el que Europa trata de dotarse de mayor soberanía en defensa. Airbus y otras siete empresas aeroespaciales y de defensa habrían propuesto una alianza para sustituir el fallido proyecto franco-alemán del avión de combate. El Consejo de Estabilidad Financiera publica un informe en el que propone un conjunto de doce pautas para que los bancos, aseguradoras y gestoras de activos adopten la inteligencia artificial en su operativa de forma responsable. Algunos de los minoristas más grandes del Reino Unido como Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's y Tesco planean escribir al primer ministro instándolo a abordar la crisis del desempleo juvenil. Y La UE inicia su propia investigación en el proceso de fusión entre Paramount y Warner Bros. Bruselas sigue así los pasos del Reino Unido que ha anunciado este martes su propio proceso para esclarecer si la operación cumple o no las leyes de competencia en el país. Entrevistamos a Joaquín García, experto hipotecario de Wypo, para analizar la decisión de tipos de mañana jueves del BCE y cómo puede afectar a hipotecados, ahorradores y consumidores.

Are Irish people against online grocery shopping? - Meghan O'Halloran ReportsIreland's three biggest supermarket chains, Dunnes, Tesco and Supervalu all operate their own grocery delivery services. Deliveroo has also weighed in, allowing customers to order from up to three different shops at once, only paying one delivery free.With all of this choice available to Irish consumers - are there reservations they hold about ordering groceries online?Newstalk's Meghan O'Halloran has been investigating, and joins Shane and Ciara to discuss.

Greetings and welcomeHope all is well out there.This week is chapter 5 of Way of the Kip. Chapter belowI was away last week so no podcast. My latest rap EP - More 64s of Boredom is out for stream / download pretty much everywhere. Links belowHave a great weekendPaulBANDCAMPSPOTIFTYAPPLEhttps://music.apple.com/gb/album/more-64s-of-boreddom-ep/6772325154QOBUZhttps://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/more-64s-of-boreddom-paul-cree/db5vajegkhjwmAMAZONhttps://music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B0H2NL275KYOUTUBECHAPTER 5 – Way of the KipNo matter how mellow the alarm sound I selected, it's like the blower had grown go-go-gadget arms during the night; and with every polyphonic note the phone made, it jabbed at my eardrums with brass knuckles.Made a blind grab for the phone, grappling for the off-button; dropping the thing on the floor. Quick inhale then swung my legs out the side of the bed, felt the cold on my shins. Slowly sat up, half opened my eyes and stared at my old red football shorts; covering my thighs. The M was missing from the name. U BRO. Another breath then acknowledged the waking pain of the day. Routine, but this one hit harder. The feeling that I'd only just got to sleep five minutes before was normal; this time it came gift-wrapped with something extra that I couldn't yet identify.The thread had come loose along the right side of my shorts and the red colour had long since faded; reminding me when my first goldfish (Mgoldrik) slowly stopped being gold and faded out like a photograph, till he got the final flush to the hallowed burial grounds of the New Town sewage treatment.I'd had those shorts for a good ten years. Well, ten years, don't know if it was all that good. Ten years back was probably the last time I had a kick-about. I reckoned I could still thread a pass, tho.The phone bleeted again. Picked it up and switched it off. Next to the blower was the tissue. Of course. I heard a chuckle over my left shoulder; my neck slowly turned towards it.October's Frank Lampard was grinning, while making a hand gesture, mimicking the one I would've made probably about three hours before. Underneath him sat that sedate sandalwood candle. Sandalwood, the scent of failure.‘You mug. You think it's that easy? Pull the other one, son.'And there it was. The bow on the present. Frank was right. I'd convinced myself just one simple purchase from Tesco was going to solve all my sleep problems. Mug. Why was it always like this anytime I tried to do something to improve my life?I'd hit sombre season; just didn't see it coming, I should've. The life-cycle of idea, obsession, rushed execution, disappointment, embarrassment, guilt and finally numbness was complete. It was ever thus. Perfected this little routine sometime back in school. A sigh this time. I slowly stood up, closed my eyes, breathed again, opened my eyes; then cracked on to the bathroom.The walk to Streatham Hill station was slow. I tried to rationalise the whole candle caper; it's not like I'd done something super-shameful, yet I felt similar to how I would, had I downed six post-work pints on an empty tummy, said some stupid stuff about society then spewed on the train back and woke up in West Norwood. Like the week before. So why was I feeling so low?Despite the multiple signs and announcements about no bikes in rush-hour, some plank wearing a tool-belt was trying to get on the train with a mountain-bike and arguing with a couple of commuters. It was a packed-platform and the 7:15 was already rammed when it rolled in. I don't think the geezer was English. Probably Polish but then what did I know; I was probably just a bigot, lacking sleep.Bike-man gave up eventually and reluctantly battled his way to the back of the platform, muttering some harsh syllables in a language I didn't understand. A few commuters grumbled then chins went back to sternums, eyes to papers, ears to headphones and no more was said.Standing room only on the train. I was shunted down to that no-mans land between two seat-backs with nothing to hold onto; just the sandwich of two bods to wobble between. Couldn't even get my ipod out. Probably a good thing, I would've almost certainly drawn for the tear-jerkers.Once I'd fallen out the train at Victoria and swiped my ticket; I liven-ed up a bit on the bop down Victoria Street. My mind was preparing potential small-talk scenarios about what I did last night. Needed to deflect any genuine curiosity beyond the basics. Nothing much; just a bit of Sky Sports News; what did you do? That was the best I could come up with.Did the regular eyes-right to Westminster Cathedral and thought of Nan taking me and my sister in there when we were nippers. Much to her disappointment, we'd slipped to the lowest tier of membership in the Catholic club. First Easter got dropped, then even Christmas, now it was attend-mass-only-by-invite; weddings and funerals. The basic package. Still, I always acknowledged its presence on the daily graft-march to purgatory. I liked that it was there. It quietly maintained its magnificence on a suffocatingly dull street full of civil-serving concrete office blocks.Up ahead I saw Pete going through the glass doors into the office, clutching a copy of the Sun and a Greggs paper bag; most likely containing two steak-bakes. From distance, I could tell he was whistling a tune.Quick breath, through the doors then fist-bumped Sammy on security then straight into the lift. Thankfully no one from my floor was in there. Doors open and into the open-plan, strip-lit-sweat-pit. Quick breath then ran the gauntlet, arrowing straight to my desk hoping not to catch any eyes of conversation.‘How was your sleep Reece, did you have sweet dreams?'Shaz caught me off guard. Almost stopped. Out of some politeness, I turned my torso; it hurt.‘Erm, yea, it was alright, you?'‘You know she's taken don't you?'‘Who's taken?'‘Bianca'‘Eh?'When she said Bianca, she lifted the A and N then pushed down on the C and the A, kissed her teeth and turned back to her desk and her bowl of muesli. It was a shame Shaz was fit because I really disliked her. Clearly the feeling was mutual; certainly, on the dis-liking. She also had a boyfriend, Trey, who looked like he could handle himself, like Dan. Hero.The last thing I needed now was an office-rumour about me fancying Bianca. Like Shaz, she was also quite attractive just less acerbic and a lot more dim. Why was she telling Shaz about my sleep problems? That was a liberty.Managed to get through the morning mostly without incident. Priah came and inspected my screen once or twice; but despite being sleep-deprived I was managing to hold my focus and processed a bunch of claims.About 11 o clock, Priah sent an email round saying Monique from Essential Skills was coming in for part two of the bias training. I raised an eyebrow at this, as I wasn't aware there was a part 2 and I was beginning to question wether this was an Essential Skill. I was about to compose a witty response to Diane, making sure it wasn't to Priah this time but then clocked my name wasn't on the list of attendees. Pete wasn't on there either. I'd must've missed the bit where it said Ladies Night? What the flip was this? A day at the races? Either that or some oiled-up alpha was coming in dressed as a fireman to swing it about, while they all screamed and giggled. Maybe it was Dan and Trey. I could only conclude that birds had more bias to flush out than geezers, and if Shaz's snidey little remark was anything to go by, my theory was correct.Came back from lunch and Saw Monique from Essential Skills in the meeting room, setting up the power point. Once the Spice Girls had filed into the glass menagerie I took it as an opportunity and go make a cup of tea.Pete came into the kitchen, whistling. He had another greasy bag from Greggs containing two sausage rolls.‘Surprised you're not in there, mate.' He said.‘What, girls-club?'‘Girls and gays, ‘aint figured which you one you are yet, son'‘Gay? Who's gay in there?‘Pretty sure I saw Keith go in just now.'‘Boring Keith's in the training?!'Sure enough, I stuck my head out, looked across the office floor and in amongst the well-maintained ladies barnets was Boring Keith, with his little glasses, big belly and tiny mouth; holding his pen, tiny little grin on his boat.‘I didn't know Kieth was gay? I didn't think he was capable of human relationships.'‘What's the problem, Reecy? You enquiring?' He chuckled at this, while he got a plate out of the cupboard.‘Couldn't care less if he's gay. He's still a geezer but he's in there and we aint.'‘Dunno why you're getting stroppy about it Reecey-Boy. You think too much, that's your problem.'‘Yea maybe, just think it's a bit of a double standard.'‘Moan about it all you like, mate. I'm taking advantage. Got an appointment in trap-2, gonna take my time on this one; had a big ruby last night. Then, I'm gonna sit and do my fantasy team and knock off early. I cleared a load of work this morning so when Priah gets out, I'll go here look, I was banging-out claims left, right and centre while you lot was in there. That's how you play it, son.'Off he went, whistling again, clutching his Gregs bag and a plate, then stopped and turned back round.‘Oh yea. Friday afters. The George. Be there. Don't be gay.'And off he went again. I envied him; I don't think he was phased by anything. I looked back across to the glass-menagerie. Monique was pointing at a slide, looking very solemn, though I couldn't tell who was sat where, I could see all eyes were on the screen. It was pure Girl Power. And Kieth. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cree.substack.com

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE.In this episode Jurgen Klinsmann joins Gary Neville, Jill Scott, Roy Keane and Ian Wright to discuss his incredible career, from signing for Tottenham on Alan Sugar's yacht to facing Diego Maradona and winning the World Cup with Germany.Klinsmann opens up on his famous rivalry with Lothar Matthaus, explains why Germany always seemed to find a way to beat England in major tournaments, and reveals the lesson that changed his life while playing in Italy.The former Spurs striker also shares the story behind his iconic dive celebration, reflects on working under Arsène Wenger and Franz Beckenbauer, and gives his verdict on England's chances at the 2026 World Cup.Plus, Klinsmann discusses Maradona's genius, Harry Kane's move away from Spurs, and the one thing England still need to become world champions.Who has the better chance heading into this World Cup, England or Germany? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to like and subscribe to never miss an episode!This episode is sponsored by Huel.Gary Neville and the Stick to Football team know - when your day's full-on, you need fuel that's fast and actually good for you.Huel is the ultimate meal on the go - high protein, packed with 26 essential vitamins & minerals, and ready in seconds.

Kepak has teamed up with Tirlán and Tesco to create a new ‘lower carbon' range of beef products - using nutrition, genetics, animal health, as well as the type of cattle to cut emissions by 23% on average. Joe discusses this and more with Mick O'Dowd, is Head of Agri-Business at the Kepak Group.

In today's podcast episode, we discuss UK supermarket giant Tesco: its true superpower, its next big bet, and what it should cut—and keep—to maintain its position as the UK's #1 retailer. Listen to the discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Bill Fisher, and Senior Analyst Carina Lamb.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-britain-retail-king-tesco-next-chapter-reimagining-retail © 2026 EMARKETER

Greenvolt Next, part of Greenvolt Group, a leading specialist in renewable energy solutions for the commercial and industrial sector, has announced the creation of 90 new jobs – 50 of which will be based at its Waterford headquarters. Over the next 12 months, the company will be recruiting mid-level to senior managers to support its operations in Ireland and the UK. Roles will include project engineers, senior project engineers, project managers and site managers. These new positions are part of a significant investment into the company's expansion, talent acquisition strategy and future growth plans. This funding will also go towards the further development of Greenvolt Next's existing Waterford HQ, which is being increased by 2176 sq ft and will be equipped with the latest technologies. In turn, the expanded team will enable Greenvolt Next to deliver more large-scale projects, supporting developers and landowners in advancing renewable assets, while meeting the increasing demand for green energy solutions in the Irish and UK markets. As an organisation, Greenvolt Next supports businesses with their renewable energy transformations. It is responsible for some of Ireland's largest and most innovative renewable energy projects, including Sanofi Waterford solar farm. It also works with leading retailers including Lidl, Aldi and Tesco. Over the next three years, Greenvolt Next forecasts significant increase in revenue following accelerated market growth. This will be driven by the rising demand for sustainable and renewable energy, as well as requirements around CSRD reporting. Specifically, the organisation anticipates growing demand for solar panel installations and battery storage projects over the next 12 months. In 2025, Greenvolt Next reduced customer CO2 emissions by 30,000 tonnes, with a further reduction of 150,000 tonnes of CO2 projected over the next three years as demand for renewable energy soars. Owen Power, CEO of Greenvolt Next Ireland & UK, commented: "Our success to date has been driven by our ability to deliver the most reliable and cost-effective energy solutions to customers, underpinned by unmatched resources and expertise. Looking to the future, which will only see greater demand for such projects, we want to continue making a tangible impact for businesses and the environment. "That means investing in operations, growing the team and innovating for customers. As well as marking the next stage in our own journey, this will allow us to make renewable energy easy for more organisations across Ireland and the UK. In turn, they will not only be more sustainable but also more successful." Greenvolt Next operates within a dynamic and agile environment. As a growing international Group also focused on Utility-Scale and Sustainable Biomass projects, Greenvolt Next offers opportunities for professional development, enabling people to contribute to projects with tangible impact, supporting the advancement of the energy transition. To apply for available roles at Greenvolt Next – https://next.greenvolt.com/ie/careers/ See more stories here.

On this episode of Talking Technology, we explore how you can access the news in an accessible format.Brian discusses the importance of staying informed and how blind people can participate equally in the information age, and we demo news apps including The Journal, The Irish Times, and The Irish Examiner.We explore the world of audiobooks and hear about some of the teams recent reads, and we hear about new accessible recipes that have been made available by supermarket brand Tesco.Join the conversation with a WhatsApp voice note now. The number you need is +353 86 199 0011.0:00 intro2:23 contact details and voice notes15:11 how to access the news in accessible formats30:53 the incredible world of audiobooks44:41 Talking Technology News1:05:38 OutroSupport the show

Bread. Eggs. Milk. Cheese. Butter. Baked beans.Not exactly the shopping list of an oligarch.Yet in recent years these everyday staples have become noticeably more expensive, and for many families the weekly shop now feels less like a routine errand and more like a minor financial event. In this episode of Mark and Pete, we look at the continuing rise in food prices and ask why so many people feel poorer even when politicians insist the economy is improving.The discussion begins with two humble items that have sat on British kitchen tables for generations: bread and eggs. Neither is remotely glamorous. Neither attracts much attention until the price starts climbing. Yet both have risen sharply since the cost-of-living crisis began, reflecting wider increases across the food supply chain.Along the way, Mark and Pete explore the economics of everyday life, the difference between inflation slowing and prices actually falling, and why ordinary people tend to judge the health of the economy by what happens at Tesco rather than what happens in Westminster.There is also a look at how rising food costs affect pensioners, young families and those on fixed incomes. After all, when staple foods become more expensive, there is nowhere to hide. Nobody can simply stop eating.The conversation wanders, as conversations tend to do, into memories of cheap fry-ups, beans on toast, packed lunches and the sort of meals that once stretched a household budget much further than they seem to today. Somewhere along the way we ask whether modern Britain has become strangely accustomed to things becoming steadily more expensive while pretending this is perfectly normal.As always, there is a Bible verse, some gentle theological reflection and a healthy dose of common sense.If you enjoy commentary on economics, current affairs, food prices, inflation, Christianity, British culture and the realities of everyday life, this episode is for you.#CostOfLiving #Inflation #FoodPrices #Bread #Eggs #Economics #MarkAndPete #CurrentAffairs #ChristianPodcast #BritishPodcast #CostOfLivingCrisis #FamilyBudget #FaithAndCulture #UKNews #PersonalFinance

My guest this week is Sally McLaren, founder of Ivy - a women's essentials brand made with certified organic cotton. In this conversation Sally traces her early exposure to her parents' family publishing business, her passion for textiles, and a fashion design/buying degree that led to 12 years as a clothing buyer at Boden, George, F&F at Tesco, and Sweaty Betty, where she learned product development, manufacturing, and the ethical and quality compromises driven by margin pressure. After redundancy and motherhood, she discovered flaws in 50 of her own T‑shirts and launched Ivy in December 2017 with six tees, self-funded by redundancy money and savings, initially fulfilling orders from home while raising two small children. She describes learning marketing, SEO, and e-commerce by doing, using Instagram, gifting to influencers and stylists, building high repeat purchase through product quality and personal customer relationships, choosing Portugal production over higher-margin options, and aiming to make getting dressed simpler through great essentials and community.We also talk growth, future plans, and the virtues of running a lifestyle business. Find Sally and Ivy on Instagram here Find Ivy's website here . Use code TWC20 for 20% off your first orderThe woman Sally shouted out was Leigh Morris (The Redirectory) Join the conversation with me on Instagram here---------This episode is sponsored by Ivy.Ivy makes organic cotton essentials - t-shirts, sweatshirts, Breton stripes and more - designed for women who are done compromising on quality.Founded by Sally, a former fashion buyer, Ivy exists because she couldn't find what she needed: sustainably made, great quality basics that actually fit real women living real lives. So she built them herself.Every piece is made from GOTS-certified organic cotton, produced by a Portuguese factory running on solar power with zero waste to landfill. Good ethics and exceptional quality, in the same place.The fabric is soft, the fit is considered, and the pieces wash and wear beautifully. Which is why Ivy has one of the highest returning customer rates in its category.Use code TWC20 for 20% off your first order and shop Ivy here.

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Richard is joined by Ronak Rawal, Senior Director at GAA Living, to discuss the growing impact of property technology in the Build to Rent and rental living sector.Ronak shares the story behind GAA's global PropTech research report and why its findings are just as relevant to Australia's emerging Build to Rent market as they are to more mature markets overseas.The conversation unpacks what PropTech actually is, why so many Build to Rent operators are still under-utilising data, and what a world-class tech stack looks like across the full tenancy life cycle. This includes anything from lead generation and virtual tours, through to automated renewals and end-of-tenancy management. Ronak also highlights the key criteria every operator should consider when building their PropTech strategy and how to determine the right approach for their portfolio. They also discuss the significant impact technology is having on operational costs, staffing models and net operating income, and why getting the tech stack right from the outset is essential for long-term portfolio performance. The episode concludes with a timely update on the UK Build to Rent and co-living market. Ronak shares what is working, where the biggest challenges lie and what Australia's emerging market can learn from more mature markets overseas.About Our GuestRonak Rawal is a Director at Global Apartment Advisors (GAA), a specialist advisory firm operating across the living sector globally, including Australia, the United Kingdom and the Middle East.With over 15 years of experience across strategy and transformation, Ronak began his career at PwC before moving into senior roles at BT and Tesco. He specialises in strategic development, business transformation and performance improvement, with deep expertise in managing complex programmes across global markets.In his role at GAA, Ronak leads the international expansion of the business, with a focus on strategic planning, client relationship management and business operations. Tune into the EpisodeIf you are a developer, operator or investor thinking about where data and technology may fit into your portfolio strategy, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Tune in to hear Ronak share what the global PropTech research reveals, what Australia can learn from the UK market, and why getting your tech stack right is one of the most critical decisions facing Build to Rent operators today.Episode Links Ronak Rawal GAA Living (PMS) Global Research ReportIs Your PropTech Strategy Truly Optimised?We'd love your feedback, send us a message today.LET'S CONNECTSubscribeInstagram Website LinkedIn Email > podcast@charterkc.com.au   This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. This podcast is not intended to replace or supplement professional investment, financial or legal advice. Please seek professional advice based upon your personal circumstances. The views expressed by our podcast guests may not represent those of Charter Keck Cramer. This podcast may not be copied, reproduced, republished or posted in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Charter Keck Cramer.

In this week's episode of the Push Pull Legs Podcast, hosts Dan and Tom dive deep into why the "f*** around and find out" method might actually be the absolute best way of learning lifting techniques, mastering gym equipment, and building a successful business. We're breaking down the physics of the landmine press, how to optimise coaching sheets without being a lazy online coach, and why real-world personal trainers need to start problem-solving instead of just copying YouTube videos. Plus, Tom loses his mind over the Apple Magic Mouse design, we rant about psychopaths who use external trackpads, and we brutally critique a pro chef's ranking of 31 Tesco meal deal sandwiches. (Spoiler: Pulled beef in a cold sandwich is not a 9/10. 0:00 The Infamous Apple Mouse Design 1:51 Trackpad vs. Mouse & Psycho Behaviour 3:48 Lazy Coaches & The Need for Work Ethic 6:30 The Brutal Reality of Creator Golf Matches 8:59 Equipment 101: The Magic of the Landmine 11:16 Learning Through 'Fuck Around and Find Out' 15:36 Equipment Hacks for Female Clients 20:07 Skill Acquisition in the First Week of Coaching 21:50 British Sandwich Week & Premium Meal Deals 29:05 Rating the Tesco Meal Deal Sandwich List 43:20 The Ultimate Sandwich: Roast in a Yorkshire Pudding If you want to work with me in ANY WAY... 121, Group, Free Stuff The links are below. Stay Connected: ✅ Subscribe for weekly fitness news and coaching education.

Why a Dying Pastor Calls These His Best YearsTold he had two to three months to live in January, Allan Finnegan says these are the best years of his life — and means it.About this episodeAllan Finnegan is a Baptist minister from Liverpool, a stand-up comedian, and the author of I Didn't Ask For Any Of This — Church, Comedy and Cancer (Broad Place Publishing, 2026). On the 20th of January this year, he was told he had two to three months left. He's still here, still finishing things, and remarkably at peace.In this honest, often funny conversation Allan talks to Matt about the comedy course that quietly changed his preaching, the hour he spent crying in a Tesco's car park because he'd realised he had no friends outside church, the night his old mates told him they thought he'd been dead for thirty years, and what he's learning about finishing well now that the medicine has stopped working.Timestamps00:00 Welcome and Wednesday Night Finnegans01:23 The book — I Didn't Ask For Any Of This03:30 How a preaching class led Allan to a stand-up comedy course06:20 Why comedy techniques make for better sermons10:58 Certainty kills faith — giving people permission to doubt13:24 “I started a podcast instead of a prayer meeting”14:30 Becoming the minister he never wanted to be17:43 Trying to engineer being sacked18:32 Crying in a Tesco's car park in Litherland21:00 Walking back into a Bootle pub after thirty years away24:00 Why comedy saved his faith28:27 Comedy needed him less than he needed comedy32:50 Steve the nudist Baptist minister35:08 Britain's Got Talent — the four yeses38:30 The Zoom semi-final disaster and the £9 Primark shoes42:18 “It's only a freckle” — the cancer diagnosis50:00 Told he had two to three months on the 20th of January51:34 “I am truly in the hands of God now”52:38 The last sermon and the last comedy gig53:56 What Allan has learned about finishing well54:42 Philippians 1:6 as the verse that holds his life together1:00:00 Just keep turning upKey referencesPhilippians 1:6 — “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” Allan's anchor verse since he came to faith aged 16.Jonah — Allan reaches for Jonah's story to make sense of his own. The hard work, he reckons, often needed to be done on the messenger as much as the message.I Didn't Ask For Any Of This — Church, Comedy and Cancer by Allan Finnegan (Broad Place Publishing, 2026). Available on Amazon in Kindle and Audible. The audiobook intro is read by Allan; the rest is narrated by Christian comedian Andy Kind.Wednesday Night Finnegans — the podcast Allan ran with Tom Grant during and after lockdown. Tom has also been a guest on What's The Story — listen to his episode here: crowd.church/whats-the-story/breaking-out-of-our-comfort-zone-being-part-of-an-eden-team-tom-grantComedy Trust Liverpool — where Allan did the six-week stand-up course (taught by Sam Avery and Brendan Reilly) that started everything.Britain's Got Talent 2020 — Allan's audition at the London Palladium got four yeses, with Simon Cowell calling it the best audition of the day.Quotes from the episode“Certainty kills faith. Faith has to exist in the doubts and the uncertainty.” — Matt Edmundson“I always thought I was kind of the worst Christian, and I was just putting this veneer on to hide so no one would get through and see that I was really rubbish at following Jesus.” — Allan Finnegan“I started a podcast instead of a prayer meeting. Still got no idea how I got away with that.” — Allan Finnegan“I am truly in the hands of God now. I'm not receiving any medication to make me better or keep me better. I am only receiving it for palliative care.” — Allan Finnegan“I think what I'm learning about finishing well is sticking in there. God will finish it. I just need to stick in there. Just stay. Don't give up.” — Allan FinneganLinksCrowd Church — crowd.churchMore episodes of What's The Story — crowd.church/whats-the-storyAllan's book on Amazon — I Didn't Ask For Any Of This — Church, Comedy and Cancer (Kindle and Audible)Broad Place Publishing — Allan's publisherCrowd Church — a community for those who might not see the point of church.

On this week's LuAnna: the girls are in full matching Gladiators kits and heading off to Birmingham for the live experience, equipped with gloves, a dicky neck, a dicky ankle and a lot of bravado. Will Anna's sessions with Lilia come good? Also, Lu is raging after yet another parking ticket saga, this time involving her dad, and we give advice to a listener working in a deeply misogynistic environment that leaves everyone genuinely horrified.And as if that wasn't enough, there's chat about the terrifying hantavirus cruise ship, a man who pulled a car with his penis while on fire for charity, a Tesco name-badge game, pube-plucking, and a legal update after the girls' juicy Birth Keepers chat gets temporarily pulled from the episode... you'll definitely be wanting to tune in next week for that one.LuAnna: The Podcast is a Global production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.GRAB YOUR TICKETS FOR THE BIG PARTY AT EVERYTHINGLUANNA.COMRemember, if you want to get in touch you can: Email us at luanna@everythingluanna.com OR drop us a WhatsApp on our brand new number 075 215 64640Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Is India controlling Bangladesh's social media? Do you know who decides which Facebook posts you see, which ones you never see, and why some content suddenly loses its reach? In many cases, it's a content moderator sitting in India.In today's episode, Omar Al-Zabir reveals the disturbing realities he witnessed from inside Meta truths often discussed in Western media, but rarely talked about in Bangladesh. He has worked with global companies like Meta, BT Group, and Tesco, and currently serves as the Co-Founder & CEO of Kahf.In this episode, you'll learn:▸ Why 99.5% of the apps on your phone have Google trackers embedded in them▸ How Google can predict whether you're depressed, lonely, or even who you're sitting with▸ Why Bangladesh ranks among the top countries for online child exploitation concerns▸ Why the people your children talk to on Roblox may not actually be children▸ The connection between social media and rising divorce rates in the USA▸ Why teenage suicide rates sharply increased after 2008▸ Which two countries are influencing the minds of billions of people▸ How algorithms are designed using psychologists to capture and manipulate your attentionIf you are a parent, this episode is something you should absolutely watch. And if you spend more than 4 hours a day on your phone, this episode is for you too.

As potential jet fuel shortages unnerve summer holidaymakers, airlines have been reporting shaky demand as people hold off from booking trips. But what of the hoteliers? In this week's episode, we discuss the quarterly update from InterContinental Hotels (IHG), owner of Holiday Inn, as well as recent figures from Premier Inn owner Whitbread (WTB). Mark Robinson explains why the picture is brighter than many fear, and how long he expects that to continue.We then talk through the latest figures from drinks giant Diageo (DGE), which has found life very hard for some time now. But with a dividend cut out the way, its CEO, former Tesco boss Sir Dave Lewis, is due to outline his new strategy this summer. Are things looking up? Or is it too soon to say for the Guinness maker – Mark has the answers. More on Diageo hereFinally, we tackle this week's Big Read, asking the fundamental question for any investor – how to pick a fund. Val Cipriani explains our five-step guide, giving you a checklist of things to look for, mistakes to avoid, and more.Read more here:Our five-step guide to picking the best fundsShares soar on (another) Taco feastInterContinental reports rising revenues, but travel concerns lingerTimestamps00:00 Intro01:13 Hotels14:09 Diageo22:24 Fund selectionListen to more podcasts from Investors' Chronicle on Apple, Spotify and YouTubeInvestors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week for The Tech Leaders' Podcast, where Gareth sits down with Jane Mustoe, Senior Technical Director and Head of Innovation Labs at Tesco. Jane talks about her love of transformative technologies, and how Tesco are actively applying them. On this episode, Jane and Gareth discuss drones, robotics, staff less stores, and how AI will augment, not replace humans. Timestamps: Introduction and the Credit Crunch (2:25) Tesco Innovation Labs: Magic Tills and Digital Assistants (17:58) Innovation Culture and Digital Twins (23:10) AI Applications: Robotics, Dynamic Pricing and Waste Reduction (30:53) AI Usage, Governance and Hiring (38:50) The Future of Tech, and Advice for 21-year-old Jane (47:45) https://www.bedigitaluk.com/

Andy Higginson is Chair of JD Sports Fashion plc. Previously, he was Chair of Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc and a non-executive director at organisations including Tesco, Sky, Clarks, FirstGroup and Woolworths. Listen to this episode to hear about: The three boardroom moments that shaped Andy's career (01:06) What a near-bankrupt Laura Ashley taught him about simplicity and focus (03:58) The Laura Ashley banking crisis that changed Bank of England policy (07:18) The four strategy Tesco pillars (09:54) Inside the Tesco succession that went wrong (14:35) Why a new CEO should keep their rivals (18:23) What every retail NED should do when they first join (21:36) The first thing Andy did when he arrived at a struggling Morrisons (25:58) Morrison's acquisition by private equity (31:35)⚡The Lightning Round⚡(36:46)Host: Oliver CummingsProducer: Will FeltonEditor: Penelope CoumauMusic: Kate MacAudio: Nick KoldEmail: podcast@nurole.comWeb: https://www.nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom

We look at the latest from VW, British Airways, Tesco’s fruit monster and debate the Nike controversy at the Boston marathon. We watch: VW British Airways Tesco Vintage Vauxhall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the latest from VW, British Airways, Tesco’s fruit monster and debate the Nike controversy at the Boston marathon. We watch: VW British Airways Tesco Vintage Vauxhall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Halley joins The Go To from Max's Sandwich Shop in Finsbury Park — a place he describes as “a surprisingly serious restaurant masquerading as a silly sandwich shop.” From the ham, egg and chips sandwich Tesco tried to copy, to focaccia engineered for mayonnaise, juice and structural integrity, Max explains the thinking behind one of Britain's most joyful food institutions.In this episode, Max talks about his new book Cooking with Sausages, built on the revelation that sausages are really just pre-seasoned mince waiting to be liberated. He serves up a Morteau sausage, explains why he boils rather than grills, and takes us through sausage lasagne, Le Pig Mac, mortadella cheeseburgers, porchetta tacos and hangover macaroni designed to be eaten with a spoon.We also hear how Max nearly made a TV show called Chicken Lips and Salmon Legs before losing out to Taskmaster, why his first sandwich shop idea was called “Out Here on the Dance Floor,” and how an awkward licensing dispute became one of his greatest restaurant moments: a customer told to “get up and fuck off” to a round of applause.There are stories from Le Coq, Keira Knightley's alleged praise, Raymond Blanc being angry about missing tarragon, electric toothbrushes for sale outside Finsbury Park Tesco, cold lasagne in a croissant with honey, and a childhood memory of eating sheep on a spit in a French village. Expect sausage philosophy, sandwich engineering, strong opinions on cheese, and plenty of Max's “little pleasant splashes” of joy.Pre-Order Max's "Cooking With Sausages" Book Here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooking-Sausages-Delicious-Everything-Chipolatas/dp/0241794692Watch and Subscribe To Our Youtube Videos Here - https://www.youtube.com/@gotofoodOrder Ben's Incredible Book - All You Can Eat - By Clicking Here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-You-Can-Eat-British/dp/1805221523Get 2 Months of Blinq For Free - With Code - GOTOBLINQ - https://blinqme.com/Order The Greatest Meat In The Country From HG Walter Here & Have Restaurant Quality Meals From Home - www.hgwalter.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the FocusCore Podcast, host David Sweet speaks with FocusCore Business Director Jonathan Cant, who has spent 22 years in Japan. They chat about why global firms struggle with Japan market entry and leadership hiring. Jonathan says failures are often not the product but poor positioning and underestimating loyalty to incumbents, citing Tesco's and Burger King's early missteps and the importance of partnerships and carefully chosen niches. He argues a common day-one hiring mistake is over-weighting near-native English versus Japan market understanding, noting expat leaders without Japanese can create costly misunderstandings. He advises HQ to educate itself on Japan's nuances, align stakeholders early, avoid excessive “non-negotiables,” and run confidential retained searches that build trust. For first hires, he favors a “builder” with energy, storytelling ability, networking skill, and emotional intelligence, plus clarity on investment roadmaps and realistic expectations.The 2026 FocusCore Salary Guide is here: 2026 Salary GuideIn this episode you will hear:Common pitfalls global firms face when entering the Japanese marketThe critical balance between global headquarters and local market needsThe significance of emotional intelligence in today's leadership rolesWhy English proficiency shouldn't overshadow market experience for C-Suite candidatesThe evolving landscape of executive search and the importance of a human touchInsights into building and maintaining successful business operations in JapanAbout Jonathan:Jonathan Cant is a seasoned executive search leader specializing in senior hires across Japan. Originally from Newcastle in the UK, he has been living in Japan since 2004 and brings over two decades of on-the-ground insight into what makes leadership succeed in this market. He's drawn to the people-oriented, results-driven nature of executive search, where relationships and outcomes go hand in hand.He works closely with global SMEs to identify and place Country Managers and CFOs, partnering with senior leaders across a wide range of industries. Over the past five years at FocusCore, Jonathan has built a strong reputation for bridging the gap between global expectations and the realities of doing business in Japan.Known for his practical perspective on leadership from emotional intelligence to the complexities of bilingual hiring, Jonathan has seen firsthand how misalignment between headquarters and Japan teams can make or break a business.Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two young sons, as well as following Newcastle United, cricket, cooking, and photography.Connect with Jonathan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathancant/Connect with David Sweet:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsweet/Twitter: https://twitter.com/focuscorejpFacebook: :https://www.facebook.com/focuscoreasiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/focuscorejp/Website: https://www.japan.focuscoregroup.com/This podcast was proudly produced by Lisa Yasuda.“Doin' the Uptown Lowdown,” used by permission of Christopher Davis-Shannon. To find out more, check out www.thetinman.co. Support independent musicians and artists.

Matt Hunt built a 300-million-ball business without a co-packer and without betting on supermarket shelves to do the work for him.About this episodeMatt Hunt is 11 years into building The Protein Ball Company — 300 million balls sold, 14 export markets, 60,000 bags leaving Worthing every day. He's done it by manufacturing himself, hedging with private label and export, and — after Covid wiped out 80% of the business — rebuilding from the bottom up through gyms and coffee shops before going back to supermarkets.Andy gets Matt into the detail: why private label is a hedge not a compromise, what a category buyer actually charges you for shelf space, and the graveyard exercise that Leeds agency Robot Foods ran to strip his branding down to "Ballsy by nature."About the guestMatt Hunt co-founded The Protein Ball Company with his wife Hayley in 2014. He also built OLUVS — the first olives-in-a-bag brand, sold live on QVC and supplied into airline catering with Ryanair, easyJet, Delta and United — and The Great British Porridge Company, which went on Dragon's Den, got offers from all five Dragons, and walked away on contractual terms. He specialises in scaling natural-ingredient food brands without handing control to a co-packer.Key moments[02:46] The single decision that built a 300-million-ball business: manufacture it yourself, don't hand it to a co-packer.[07:04] "No one cares as much as you do" — why outsourcing production leaves your quality in someone else's hands.[14:08] Cash flow is king. Money on the water, 90-day US terms, and why a million in receivables can still put payroll at risk.[24:12] Building from the bottom up — gyms, coffee shops, office blocks (Cafe Nero, Nuffield, HSBC) before Tesco.[27:10] How a category manager kills a challenger brand — the Organic Meltdown vs Lindt story at Waitrose.[36:09] What a shopper decides in two seconds — colour, font, tone, not ingredient claims — and why the agency forced Matt to strip the front of pack.[37:00] The graveyard exercise — Robot Foods' pre-mortem where Matt had to write his brand's obituary, list what killed it, and work backwards to stop it dying.[39:55] Where "Ballsy by nature" came from — anger at the protein-bar category and pride in sourcing the best.[52:34] When to say no to a private-label deal: conflict of interest, bad margin, or it dilutes your own brand. Why it's still 50% of the business.[58:00] Plan A, Plan B, Plan C — why every ingredient now needs three sources, and olives are up 45% in a year.[1:14:00] First-hire advice: keep your day job until the side hustle overtakes it. Hiring an office and staff too early is how you kill the thing.Mentioned in this episodeRobot Foods — Leeds branding agency behind the "Ballsy by nature" rebrand and the graveyard exercise (a pre-mortem: imagine your brand has died, write its obituary, work out what killed it).OLUVS — Matt's earlier brand. First olives-in-a-bag. Supplied into airline catering with Delta, United, Ryanair, easyJet.The Great British Porridge Company — Matt's third brand. Went on Dragon's Den, got offers from all five Dragons, walked away on contractual terms.QVC — where OLUVS sold live; older demographic, urgency-driven, better than people admit.Whole Foods Market — US stockist, 600 stores, private-label arrangement.Cafe Nero, Flying Coffee Bean, Black Sheep Coffee, Nuffield, Virgin Active — the bottom-up placement strategy.Pets Corner — 150-store launch partner for the dog-treat line.Joe Wicks' "Killer Bar" — parody protein bar exposing category additives; tailwind for natural brands like Matt's.Perfect Ted, Trip Drinks — examples of brands that hit the shelf running with the right backing.Stephen Bartlett — cited as the right-person-in-the-right-place factor behind Perfect Ted's scale.Mr Beast — influencer chocolate bar, discussed as a cautionary tale on quality.GLP-1 / Ozempic — why bite-sized dense-nutrition snacks are a growing category.Find the guestLinkedIn: [paste Matt Hunt's LinkedIn URL here — not stored in the Episodes sheet yet] The Protein Ball Company: https://theproteinballco.comFollow Business Without BSWebsite: https://withoutbs.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@bwblondonInstagram: https://instagram.com/bwblondonX / Twitter: https://x.com/bwb_londonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-without-bsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/business-without-bsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/business-without-bs

This episode is sponsored by Ellydee. To sign up, go to ellydee.ai/mehdi Riz Ahmed is the man of the moment. The Oscar and Emmy award-winning actor is currently on the press tour for not one but two new projects: his TV series 'Bait', and a film adaptation of William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. But the tour wouldn't be complete without joining his former school mate and fellow school play actor Mehdi for a special LIVE taping of 'We're Not Kidding' in New York City. The two dig into Riz's new roles, the state of Muslim representation in popular culture, and making political art. They also take questions from the audience, but first they share a few choice anecdotes from their teenage years. The two also discuss: Neil Patrick Harris' recent ridiculous comments about making "apolitical" art.  Why "getting in the room" doesn't matter if you let the room change you. The lasting significance of his films 'Four Lions' and 'The Long Goodbye' given the UK far-right political scene.  And how Riz got banned… from UK grocery store Tesco's! They also take questions from the audience about why some Muslim entertainers have stayed silent on Gaza, the best ways to resist fascism, the power of political storytelling, and whether Riz's aunties call him up to chastise him about some of his.. erm… spicier on-camera scenes. This interview was published 7 days earlier on Zeteo.com. If you want early access to exclusive content and hard-hitting, independent journalism, subscribe on Substack here: https://zeteo.com/subscribe Watch, listen and subscribe to 'We're Not Kidding' on Substack: https://zeteo.com/s/were-not-kidding-with-mehdi-and-friends Find Zeteo: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeteo_news Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeteonews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zeteonews Find Mehdi: Substack: https://substack.com/@mehdirhasan Twitter: https://twitter.com/@mehdirhasan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@mehdirhasan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mehdirhasan Credits: Hosted by: Mehdi Hasan Guest Host: Riz Ahmed Executive Producer: Kiran Alvi Senior Producer and Editor: Frank Cappello Music: Andy Clausen Design: Alicia Tatone Mix Engineer: Valentino Rivera Title Animation: Ehsaan Mesghali Special thanks to: Stephen Wentzell & Leena Fraihat   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/network/Zeteo

Al's back with a tight commute sprint: London rolls out the red carpet for the BAFTA Games Awards, as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 nabs Best Game and Dispatch hoovers up the craft gongs. Then Tesco quietly tries to bin the barcode — swapping in QR codes on sausage packs, because even your weekly shop is basically software now. We've also got a proper science win as Luxturna's sight-restoring gene therapy team bags a Breakthrough Prize, plus a geology breakthrough that could help locate the rare earth minerals powering everything from phones to clean tech. Read more at standard.co.uk — and follow Tech and Science Daily from The Standard for your weekday briefing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest edition of the NDA podcast, Justin Pearse, Editor-in-Chief, is joined by Rebecca Sentance, Editor of Retail Media Age, and Andy Oakes, Publisher of New Digital Age, to discuss optimism in the UK media landscape. The team kicks off with the positive news from the latest IPA Bellwether report, which shows UK ad spend is up by 7.3. This positive shift is mirrored by the return of several industry veterans who are launching innovative new ventures, proving that experience and entrepreneurship remain the driving forces of the sector.The conversation then turns to the "growing up" phase of retail media. Rebecca explains that as the sector matures, we are likely to see a consolidation of networks as the market moves away from explosive growth toward a more sustainable model. They explore how formats are evolving, particularly with Tesco's introduction of video placements, which marks a shift from simple sponsored listings to high-end creative storytelling.This week's special guest is Matt Barash, a veteran of the adtech world, who shares his perspective on why the industry needs to refocus on the "art" of advertising. Barash argues that while data and science have dominated the last decade, real creativity and authenticity, especially within social creative, are what truly drive consumer engagement.Finally, the podcast previews the upcoming industry calendar, including the Possible event in Miami and the return of the Trinity lunch in London. With Claire Enders set to provide a macroeconomic view of the market at Trinity, the team emphasises that despite the rise of AI and automation, the most valuable currency in media remains in-person relationships and human connection.

DeHuff thinks he may be a “Karen” after he made a complaint to the city of Thornton, Colorado.Reagan National Airport had a “meow” problem as pilots were using a FAA regulated frequency to make cat and dog sounds.An ice chunk fell from the sky, hammered through a California roof, and landed in the living room on its couch.‘American Pie' Star Shannon Elizabeth has joined OnlyFans - Connery DeHuff isn't as excited about this as you'd expect.RAPID FIRE:Man tries to steal a bunch of meat from a U.K. Tesco store. DeHuff explains the consequences of the man's actions.Disney park ticket prices are about $200, so people are trying to sneak kids in.An Ohio elderly woman got a welfare check called in on her - turned out she was playing video games.Our Little League team's default nicknames.

Ciara from “posh” Leopardstown says her family and friends are judging the fella she's seeing… purely because he's from Coolock and “sounds a certain way”. She likes him — they don't — and the snobbery is doing her head in. Adrian and Jeremy tear into class, accents and the unwritten rules of who you're “supposed” to date… before Jeremy admits he couldn't go out with someone with a “junkie voice”. Then the calls explode: one dad proudly admits he judged his daughter's boyfriend for his accent, his job in Tesco and even liking MMA — and gets absolutely slaughtered for it. Reverse snobbery, council estates, and “standards” all get dragged into it.

The Trump administration's goal is to bring both sides to the brink of an overarching deal to end the conflict that can then be pushed over the finish line in a second face-to-face meeting.Iran could consider ships being able to sail through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz without interference or attack as part of a deal with the US.Iran and the Pakistani mediator will discuss details of the messages exchanged between Tehran and Washington today.Israeli officials said their assessment was that the ceasefire in Lebanon could begin within days; Lebanese officials said a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was expected 'soon'.APAC stocks mostly gained; European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.3%.Looking ahead, highlights include UK GDP (Feb), Industrial Production (Feb), Italian HICP Final (Mar), EZ HICP Final (Mar), US Jobless Claims (Apr/11), Philly Fed Index (Apr), Industrial/Manufacturing Production (Mar), New Zealand Food Inflation (Mar), ECB Minutes (Mar) & SNB Minutes (Mar). Speakers include Fed's Williams & Miran, ECB's Schnabel, Nagel & Lane, RBA's Hunter & BoE's Taylor. Supply from Spain, France & UK, Earnings from TSMC, Abbott, Charles Schwab, PepsiCo, Netflix, Tesco & Pernod Ricard.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

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Jess Hall is Chief Product Officer at Just Eat Takeaway.com, one of the world's leading on-demand delivery platforms, connecting hundreds of thousands of partners with tens of millions of consumers across 17 international markets. She leads the global product vision powering this ecosystem, evolving the platform beyond food delivery into a broader digital high street for everyday convenience. With nearly two decades of experience building and scaling digital platforms used by millions of people every day, Jess has held senior leadership roles at some of the UK's largest consumer businesses, including Tesco, Argos and Sainsbury's, leading large-scale transformation in complex retail and technology environments. She has been at the forefront of applied AI in consumer platforms for years, most visibly when she led the deployment of the first autonomous wheel-legged delivery robots in Europe. But the work she is most proud of sits closer to home: she created JET's early careers programme from scratch, deliberately designed without degree requirements, hiring on potential rather than credentials. Three cohorts in, over 52% of each intake are women, 95% graduate into full-time roles, and the cohort includes career switchers from nursing, teaching, veterinary work, and documentary filmmaking. In a sector that has historically locked women out by insisting on CS or maths degrees, Jess used her platform to open a different door. A longstanding advocate for women in tech and business, she speaks regularly on the importance of active sponsorship and building genuinely diverse talent pipelines. Outside work, Jess is a mother of two, a tennis player, a runner, and a reader with an ambitious annual book target and no apologies for it.

A stolen bag. Nothing remarkable about that, you'd think. The sort of petty, forgettable crime that barely troubles the police blotter. And yet, tucked inside, almost absurdly, was something else entirely: a Fabergé piece. Not costume jewellery, not a trinket from a seaside shop, but a genuine object from the world of imperial Russia, the kind of thing once handled by tsars and now quietly commanding five or six figures at auction.It's the contrast that does it. A Tesco-bag sort of crime colliding with the rarefied air of priceless craftsmanship. Fabergé, after all, produced only around fifty imperial eggs, of which fewer than that still survive. Even the smaller pieces, pendants and miniatures, carry a weight of history far beyond their size. Gold, enamel, gemstones, yes, but more than that, a sense that this object was made to matter. And yet here it is, misplaced, mishandled, almost laughed at by circumstance.Which, if we're honest, feels uncomfortably familiar. Human beings have a peculiar talent for missing the point of things. We insure the trivial, misplace the significant, and occasionally carry something extraordinary without the faintest idea of what it is. The story lands not because of the crime, but because of the recognition. Value is often hidden in plain sight, and we are not always the sharpest judges of it.There is a line in Matthew's Gospel about a merchant who finds a pearl of great price and, recognising it, sells everything to obtain it. No hesitation, no confusion. Just clarity. One suspects that if such a pearl turned up today, it might spend a week in a gym bag before anyone noticed. And that, really, is the story.

Your complete holistic running companion podcast is back with more gear reviews, route recommendations, and mindset shifts that will really boost your running. That's what a normal podcast would say.  We say that we talked about bats, getting into a flow state in a nightmareish tunnel, penis issues, running around Tesco, and what if the next Speed movie was about an elderly lady who couldn't stop at parkrun? That's more fun, right? Hundreds take part in Gawthorpe coal-carrying race - BBC News 'It beggars belief': UK military reveal locations inside sensitive bases through exercise app PHOENIX - Supermarketathon Paris Marathon bans single-use water cups and bottles - BBC Sport  

We hit the floor at the European Chatbot and Conversational AI Summit in Edinburgh with a mic and a simple rule: answer a question, then leave one for the next person. What unfolds is a chain of questions and answers from practitioners at Lebara, Lloyds Banking Group, Uber, ElevenLabs, Carrefour, Virgin Money, Tesco, Jaja Finance and more. The result is an organic, unscripted snapshot of what the conversational AI community is actually thinking about right now.Topics spiral from enterprise AI adoption and the talent crunch, through agentic banking and agent metrics, to some surprisingly personal territory, including AI for mental health support, cardiac research and simplifying the mundane parts of everyday life.Chapters00:00 Intro02:24 Chris Miles, Group Product Lead - Chatbots & AI at Lebara03:12 Kellin Sjoerds, AI Engineer at Essent & Willeke van de Wetering, AI Engineer at Essent04:39 Andrew Lavis, Chatbot Analyst at Virgin Money05:08 Mathias Fanschek, Head Retail Strategy & Digital Transformation at Raiffeisen Bank International AG06:12 Andrei Spiridon, Head Retail Strategy & Business Transformation at Raiffeisen Conversational AI Lab08:20 Alan Nichol, CTO at RASA09:44 Adrian Matei, AI Product Manager at Jaja Finance11:00 Nikoletta Ventoura, Senior AI Conversation Designer at Tesco11:37 Maria Guermonprez, CX and Product Manager at Spix Industry12:19 Damien Bird, Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft13:12 Gabriele Iuculano, Senior Test Platform Engineer, Schindler Group & Salvatore Raieli, Senior Data Scientist at Oncodesign14:53 Jared Browne, Group Head of AI Governance & Privacy at Fexco15:32 Laura Brady, GTM at ElevenLabs16:20 Laura Ball, Global AI CX GTM and Sales Lead at Zoom16:50 Sabrina Brunner, Technical Lead at Allianz Direct18:10 Lorraine Burrell, Conversation Design Lead at Lloyds Banking Group19:00 Jana Richter, Executive VP AI and Innovation at NFON AG19:44 Daniel Orenes Ferrandez, Senior Manager - Customer Experience at Uber21:06 Guillaume Blaquiere, Group Data Architect at Carrefour21:42 Laura Macleod, Business Applications, Centre of Excellence Lead at Virgin Money21:57 Kane's closing thoughtsShow notesFind out more about The European Chatbot & Conversational AI Summit: https://theeuropeanchatbot.comFollow Kane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanesimmsTake our updated AI Maturity Assessment: https://vuxworld.typeform.com/to/a26bf9Rr?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audioSubscribe to VUX World: https://vuxworld.typeform.com/to/Qlo5aaeWSubscribe to The AI Ultimatum Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/kanesimms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk with Craig about how he leaves university, learns the fundamentals of margin and negotiation in meat trading, and turns a steam-cooked chicken discovery into GSN. We break down the scrappy freezer-in-gyms launch, the Covid pivot to e-commerce, and the principles that keep the brand focused on profitable growth. leaving university to gain real-world experience in a family commodity trading business Learning negotiation, margin, factory operations and spotting value in overlooked stock the steam-cooked chicken moment and why convenience solves a real problem choosing gyms as the first channel and placing branded freezers to create demand handling rejection through cold outreach, common ground and a money-back guarantee learning practical skills fast through trial, error, YouTube and asking for help buying a decommissioned Tesco truck to solve frozen logistics and scale deliveries building an efficient delivery route before hiring help moving from credit-led growth to upfront payments to protect cash flow pivoting during Covid by building paid ads and a stronger direct-to-consumer website developing new high-protein ready meals by tracking food trends and relentless testing expanding into under-served channels while avoiding over-reliance on one big retailer GSN WesbiteSupport the show

Today's MadTech Daily covers a leadership shake-up at The Trade Desk as its CMO and other executives depart, BBC Studios rolling out an airline streaming platform, and Tesco Media pushing into video ads to blend storytelling with shoppable moments.

With a career spanning brand management at P&G and Danone, to 9 years at Amazon building out retail media globally, and now leading retail media at Tesco, Florian Clemens is a human representation of all sides of omnichannel marketing and consumer experience. He brings this deep perspective and insightful data to a rollicking conversation about how brands and retailers have ever better opportunities to drive incrementality. It's as simple, and as hard, as putting each shopper in control and being their support system for what they are trying to get done.

This week, I'm joined by Henry Firth & Ian Theasby, the founders of BOSH!, to explore how an audience-first approach helped them build one of the most recognisable plant-based consumer brands in the UK. For founders scaling challenger brands, this is an incredible lesson in brand growth through content & community first. Long before their recent Tesco launch with their delish PIZZA, BOSH! had already spent years building attention, trust and demand through daily recipe content, bestselling cookbooks and a clear mission to put more plants on plates.What makes this conversation especially useful is that Henry and Ian did not stumble into this model by accident. They set out to build a food brand, but chose to do it the lean way: validating demand, learning from audience behaviour and evolving from videos to cookbooks, licensing and then fully controlled product ranges. We talk about how they used views, comments, polls and first-principles thinking to shape products, why they moved away from licensing, what it took to launch into Tesco in just nine months, and what all of this means for founders who want to think more like media companies and less like traditional CPG brands.What You'll Learn- How BOSH! built an audience before building a food brand- Why a media-first strategy can reduce risk for scaling consumer brands- How social content, polls and engagement can inform product development- Why Henry and Ian moved from licensing to building their own supply chain- What founders can learn from BOSH!'s rapid Tesco launch and lean operating modelKey Topics Discussed- Building one of the world's biggest plant-based video channels- Using The Lean Startup mindset to validate product-market fit- The shift in plant-based eating from niche to mainstream- Why BOSH! focused on taste first, then health, then sustainability- Using audience insights, comments and polls to shape NPD- Moving from content to cookbooks, TV and supermarket shelves- Why licensing was useful, but ultimately too limiting- Building an in-house team and supply chain for greater control- Choosing product categories like meals, pizza and curry from first principles- Launching into Tesco and trading ahead of forecast- Co-founder dynamics, leadership and role splitting- AI, learning mode and operating leaner as a modern brand teamUSEFUL LINKSConnect with Henry on LinkedIn Connect with Ian on LinkedIn BOSH! Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Read: The Lean Startup by Eric Ries Tesco links: BOSH! Creamy Mac & GreensBOSH! Teriyaki Mushroom NoodlesBOSH! Ultimate Bean ChilliBOSH! Hearty LasagneBOSH! Tofu Tikka MasalaBOSH! Comforting Veg PieBOSH! Goan Chickpea CurryBOSH! Creamy No-Duja PastaBOSH! Spicy N-Duja Sourdough PizzaWe love inspiring you and helping your business to grow. Please share this episode with another founder building a challenger brand, a colleague, or a mate who is interested in the future of food, content-led growth and scaling consumer brands. Don't forget to follow or subscribe to Brand Growth Heroes on your favourite podcast app, and please leave a review too. Both of those actions make a massive difference to our mission to help more founders just like you!You can also connect with Brand Growth Heroes on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, find out more about the programmes and courses I run, and join our NextGen CPG WhatsApp group for founders leaning into the value that a leadership approach to engaging with AI can unlock for businesses like yours.======================================================================Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor — Joelson, the commercial law firm.If you're a founder, you already know how much energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with consumers.But scaling a CPG business also brings legal complexities that can make or break your growth journey - from contracts and regulatory compliance to protecting your intellectual property.That's why we're proud to partner with Joelson, the leading commercial law firm specialising in helping fou...

In this episode, we welcome Anthony Britain, a commodity risk management expert with experience at Tesco, Unilever, and Swiss retail group Migros. Anthony shares what it was really like managing Unilever's vegetable oils book during the Ukraine invasion and picking up the cocoa portfolio just as prices hit historic highs. We discuss why private label is an interesting space for commodity risk in retail, how retailers are building out sophisticated trading teams, and what it takes to rise in this industry.