#6 Crunchtime podcast: Creating an inclusive culture in food and beverage companies

Welcome to The Plant Base's Veganuary Sessions podcast series in celebration of the annual Veganuary movement. Melissa Bradshaw, editor of The Plant Base, hosts this special themed series featuring conversations with special guests from across the plant-based food and beverage industry. We're rounding off the 2025 series with part two of our panel discussion on 'The state of the industry,' where we delve deeper into how consumer purchases are evolving, specific issues for the industry to address such as price parity, and how brands can stay resilient in the face of financial challenges. If you missed part one, be sure to give it a listen first here! Meet the experts... Jasmijn de Boo, global CEO, ProVeg International Thomas Swiers, director and head of food and drink, Interpath Advisory Joe Hill, co-founder, One Planet Pizza Alice Pilkington, global principal food and beverage analyst at Mintel    

Welcome to the sixth episode of Crunchtime, an interactive podcast series where you choose the topics and we bring the experts. In this episode, we explore gender equality, with the spotlight on a key topic: 'Creating an inclusive culture in food and beverage companies'.

Welcome to The Plant Base's Veganuary Sessions podcast series in celebration of the annual Veganuary movement. Melissa Bradshaw, editor of The Plant Base, hosts this special themed series featuring conversations with special guests from across the plant-based food and beverage industry. This time, we're joined by a panel of expert guests to discuss the state of the plant-based industry and some of the challenges currently faced by businesses in the sector. In part one of this special two-part session, we discuss how the market is faring generally, what's behind some of the sweeping statements we're seeing in the headlines and on social media about the plant-based industry, and what brands should prioritise as the sector continues to evolve. Meet the experts... Jasmijn de Boo, global CEO, ProVeg International Thomas Swiers, director and head of food and drink, Interpath Advisory Joe Hill, co-founder, One Planet Pizza Alice Pilkington, global principal food and beverage analyst at Mintel  

Welcome to The Plant Base's Veganuary Sessions podcast series, returning for January 2025 in celebration of the annual Veganuary movement. Melissa Bradshaw, editor of The Plant Base, hosts this special themed series featuring conversations with special guests from across the plant-based food and beverage industry. In our first episode of the year, Melissa speaks with Mark Cuddigan, CEO of British meat alternatives brand, This. They discuss what the plant-based food and beverage industry needs, where the opportunities are, and what's next for This as it starts the year with a brand refresh and exciting new project in the pipeline...

In this latest podcast with FoodBev’s Jake Targett, Arik Kaufman, CEO & co-founder of Steakholder Foods, explore the cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of food production. Steakholder Foods is making waves with their industrial-scale 3D-printing technology, designed to meet the evolving needs of food manufacturers and set a new standard in the industry.

Welcome to the fifth episode of Crunchtime, an interactive podcast series where you choose the topics and we bring the experts. In this episode, we explore cocoa, with the spotlight on a key topic: 'Sustainable sourcing within the cocoa supply chain'.

Consumer awareness of health and wellbeing has soared in recent years. In this podcast with FoodBev's Siân Yates – DSM-Firmenich’s global head of health benefits and solutions – Martin Mei, explores why its no longer just about removing the ‘bad’ but also about adding the ‘good’ to what we eat and drink. Martin discusses DSM-Firmenich’s role in addressing widespread vitamin and mineral deficiencies worldwide, highlighting nutrient blends that meet manufacturers' needs while satisfying consumer demands. The podcast features key solutions such as DSM-Firmenich’s life’s Omega range and its award-winning Vertis CanolaPRO. Covering essential health priorities – from tackling fatigue and enhancing performance to improving digestive health and boosting immunity – Martin shares insights on producing healthier products that maximise nutrition without compromising on taste, texture or overall enjoyment.

Welcome to the fourth episode of Crunchtime, an interactive podcast series where you choose the topics and we bring the experts. In this episode, we dive into food allergies, with the spotlight on a key topic: 'Building consumer trust through food allergen labelling and information'.

In this FoodBev Media podcast, Sian Yates sits down with Serena Aboutboul, head of nutrition at Nestlé, to explore an essential yet often overlooked topic – women’s health and nutrition.

Welcome to the third episode of Crunchtime, an interactive podcast series where you choose the topics and we bring the experts. In this episode, we explore the broadening appeal of active/sports nutrition products. Join us for an insightful deep dive into the opportunities and challenges currently faced by this rapidly growing sector!