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Raising the GlassPursue the Best TruthAs Raising the Glass continues to create meaningfulconnections over a long serving of honesty & with a dash of humour, host Rebecca Oliver-Mooney sits down with Judith Batchelar OBE to explore what it really means to lead with purpose.They talk about the lessons Judith has learned over anextraordinary career—including the power of staying true to your principles, the strength that comes from community, and why surrounding yourself with energy-givers can make all the difference.Judith brings a rare mix of wisdom, warmth, and honesty that makes this a must-listen for anyone passionate about creating po...2025-04-2245 min
A Different PerspectiveA Different Perspective with Judith Batchelar OBE, Chair, Non Executive Director, Trustee and AdvisorThis week, Nick talks to Judith Batchelar OBE. Judith Batchelar OBE is a distinguished figure with over 35 years of experience in the food and drink industry. Her career began in manufacturing before she transitioned into retail, working at Marks and Spencer. From 2004 to 2021, she was pivotal at Sainsbury’s as the Director of Sainsbury’s Brand, overseeing all aspects of the company's product offerings, including policy formation on ethical and sourcing issues, product technology, development, safety, and packaging, as well as corporate responsibility and public affairs. Batchelar's academic background includes being a biochemist and nutritionist, holding an Hono...2024-03-1239 min
UK Investor MagazineReducing sodium consumption and cardiovascular disease with MicroSalt’s Judith Batchelar OBEThe UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Judith Batchelar OBE, Non-Executive Chair of MicroSalt, for a fascinating conversation focused on reducing sodium intake, the health benefits of doing so, and the regulatory environment supporting action on salt.Judith started her career in biochemistry before spending 35 years in the food and food retail industry, serving as a director of Sainsbury and Safeway and in senior roles at Marks & Spencer. Judith is a Fellow of the Institute of Food Science and Technology and the President of the British Nutrition Foundation.Our discussion is dedicated...2024-01-3122 min
C.L.E.A.R. CampaignNo10 Judith Batchelar OBE - Food Matters InternationalJudith is someone whose career has bridged the gap between the private sector and policy at the highest level and therefore makes for and incredibly well informed podcast guest.Judith is Chair of the Environment and Business Committee and a member of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee and the People and Pay Committee.She has worked in the food and drink industry for over 35 years starting her life in manufacturing before moving into retail at Marks and Spencer. From 2004 to 2021, she worked for Sainsbury’s as Director of Sainsbury’s Brand with responsible for all...2023-07-2748 min
Unearthed - Nature needs usSupermarkets, supply and wasteJames Wong takes a look at what you can do at home, versus what big business and supermarket giants are doing to make sure our food choices are transparent and production is fair and sustainable. He speaks with the Former Director at Sainsbury’s and Kew Trustee Judith Batchelar, as well as Anna Taylor of the Food Foundation. Our food habits are exposing wild inequalities in our world: whilst more than 2 billion people are suffering with malnutrition worldwide, the amount of waste generated by supermarkets could feed up to 3 million. But making positive change isn’t ou...2022-10-0636 min
This is AltruistiqFrom Farm to Fork: Rethinking the Journey to Net ZeroIn this episode we speak to Judith Batchelar and Stephen Mackenzie whose unrivalled experience makes them uniquely equipped to guide us through the food sector’s decarbonisation hurdles. We bring the greatest sustainability challenges facing the food industry to the table, outlining the business steps to overcome these; namely, pragmatic data consolidation, multi-stakeholder collaboration, holistic impact acknowledgement and ruthless prioritisation. Tune in to hear how your business can accelerate their path to net zero.Book recommendations:How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, Bill GatesEating to Extinction, Dan SaladinoSaving Us, Ka...2022-07-1445 min
Leading With PurposeEpisode 10: Feeding the nation with Judith Batchelar from Sainsbury’sThis week, Justine is joined by the Director of Sainsbury’s Brand, Judith Batchelar.
Judith talks about how working with others during the coronavirus crisis kept Britain well-stocked and helped provide for key workers and vulnerable people.2020-08-1432 min
Podcast - Social Mobility PledgeEpisode 10 - Feeding the nation, with Judith Batchelar from Sainsbury'sThis week, Justine is joined by the Director of Sainsbury’s Brand, Judith Batchelar.Judith talks about how working with others during the coronavirus crisis kept Britain well-stocked and helped provide for key workers and vulnerable people.2020-08-1400 min
Fit for PurposeEpisode 10 - Feeding the nation, with Judith Batchelar from Sainsbury'sThis week, Justine is joined by the Director of Sainsbury’s Brand, Judith Batchelar.Judith talks about how working with others during the coronavirus crisis kept Britain well-stocked and helped provide for key workers and vulnerable people.2020-08-1432 min
The Lens – UK Responsible Business PodcastBitesize: Judith Batchelar, Director of Brand, Sainsbury'sThe Lens Bitesize is a series of micro episodes featuring senior leaders from the business community. In each episode our host, Nick Corrigan asks his guests about their responses to the COVID crisis and what can be done to future proof businesses, making them more responsible and equipped to deal with challenges, great and small. Build back better... Our Guest Judith has been Director of Sainsbury’s brand for 10 years and is responsible for all aspects of Sainsbury’s product offer - fr...2020-06-2900 min
The Lens – UK Responsible Business PodcastBitesize with SAINSBURY'S: Judith Batchelar, Director of Sainsbury's BrandResponsible for all aspects of Sainsbury’s product offer, from Policy formation on Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing, through to Product Technology, Development, Safety, and Packaging along with Corporate Responsibility and Public Affairs. Driving the Quality and Innovation agendas whilst protecting and enhancing the reputation of Sainsbury’s Brand. In addition to her work at Sainsbury’s, Judith is a Non-Executive Director of both the Environment Agency and the Rugby Players Association, is Deputy Chair of Farm Africa, sits on the Board of the Matt Hampson Foundation, the Executive Board of The Princes Trust Accounting for Sustaina...2020-06-2407 min