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Empty Nest Full BanterJo’s Bird Wrangling Disaster Interview + Waitrose Christmas AdJo reveals her latest career ambition: BIRD WRANGLING. Yes, you read that right. Despite being terrified of chickens and having a traumatic pigeon incident in Birmingham, she's ready to wrestle eagles... or is she?
🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:
🐔 The Bird Wrangling Interview
- Jo applies for the world's strangest job
- Can she name more than 12 birds? (Spoiler: We're not convinced)
- The infamous tit-wrangling reference disaster
- Why ostriches and fancy hats don't mix
💼 Jo's Job History: A Masterclass in Quitting
2025-11-3018 min
Inside the Pickle Jar: Connecting with the SpectrumWaitrose's Fake DEI PolicyNOTE: New format that includes a 1 min trailer.Meet Tom, a neurodivergent employee of Waitrose that worked 400 hours without pay and learn how Waitrose screwed him over. This conversation delves into the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in the workplace, particularly in light of recent rollbacks of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Tonya Weaver-Davis discusses the systemic discrimination and exploitation that neurodivergent employees often encounter, using specific cases to illustrate the broader issues at play. The importance of supportive management and a genuine commitment to inclusion is emphasized, alongside the need for ongoing advocacy and awareness...
2025-11-0527 min
Truth, Lies and WorkWaitrose axes autistic volunteer, A.I. clones and managing hiring chaos. PLUS! Are first born children natural leaders?Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work — the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture, brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals.
Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this week’s stories dig into workplace trust, exploitation, and the psychology of staying too long.
🔥 This Week’s Stories
🛒 Waitrose Under Fire for Axing Autistic VolunteerA 27-year-old man with severe autism was reportedly “sacked” after his family asked if he could be paid for some of his work. After...
2025-10-2850 min
UK Food & Drink Shows PodcastsPodcast: Waitrose: Investing £1bn into new and existing shopsWaitrose has laid out its plans to open 100 new Little Waitrose stores over the next five years, with a focus on neighbourhood missions and sites with a footprint of between 3,000 sq ft and 6,000 sq ft. This will see a record £1bn injected into the business over the next three years. In an exclusive interview, Senior Retail Reporter for The Grocer, Stephen Jones, sits down with Waitrose retail director, Tina Mitchell, to discuss these plans in detail, the convenience retail landscape as a whole, the changing needs of consumers and the future for Waitrose in convenience.
Interview hosted by: Stephen J...
2025-10-0327 min
The Leader's KitbagFrom Waitrose to WorkL: Lord Mark Price on Leadership, Values and HappinessIn this episode of Leading the Scale-Up, I sit down with Lord Mark Price — the former Managing Director of Waitrose, Deputy Chair of the John Lewis Partnership, and UK Trade Minister — to explore why happiness might just be the most underrated leadership strategy of our time. With four decades of leadership experience and as the founder of WorkL, Mark has dedicated his career to proving a powerful point: happy employees aren’t just nice to have — they’re essential for performance. Together, we unpack: What really drives engagement (it’s not pay… and it’s not ping pong tables) The six...
2025-09-091h 02The Leader's KitbagFrom Waitrose to WorkL: Lord Mark Price on Leadership, Values and HappinessIn this episode of Leading the Scale-Up, I sit down with Lord Mark Price — the former Managing Director of Waitrose, Deputy Chair of the John Lewis Partnership, and UK Trade Minister — to explore why happiness might just be the most underrated leadership strategy of our time. With four decades of leadership experience and as the founder of WorkL, Mark has dedicated his career to proving a powerful point: happy employees aren’t just nice to have — they’re essential for performance. Together, we unpack: What really drives engagement (it’s not pay… and it’s not ping pong tables) The six...
2025-09-091h 02
Retail Fast FiveWaitrose Smart Cart Experiment | Fast Five ShortsSponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Waitrose pilots AI-powered smart trolleys in Bracknell, becoming the first UK supermarket to test the technology. Chris and Anne remain skeptical about customer adoption hurdles and question why retailers are first in the water on unproven smart cart solutions.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/838xKELS_nI #retailnews #retailtech #waitrose #trolley #retailmedia #ecommerce #retailinnovation #omnichannel #customerexperience #retailtrends #aiinretail
2025-09-0805 min
This Week in Retail MediaEp 038: Walmart Welcomes Retail Media; BP x Axonet; Waitrose Smart Trollies? - 06/09/25Jonathan and Kate discuss the ways in which retail media is offering economic certainty for Walmart and reasonable prices for its shoppers. They then turn to the news of BP and Axonet launching a retail media network in the US before looking at what UK grocer Waitrose might be planning with its very small trial of smart shopping trollies.Story One: Walmart finds its cushion in advertising as tariffs bitehttps://digiday.com/marketing/walmart-finds-it-cushion-in-advertising-as-tariffs-bite/Story Two:BP Enters Retail Media Network Partnership https://csnews.co...
2025-09-0632 min
Omni Talk RetailWaitrose Smart Cart Experiment | Fast Five ShortsSponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Waitrose pilots AI-powered smart trolleys in Bracknell, becoming the first UK supermarket to test the technology. Chris and Anne remain skeptical about customer adoption hurdles and question why retailers are first in the water on unproven smart cart solutions.For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/838xKELS_nI #retailnews #retailtech #waitrose #trolley #retailmedia #ecommerce #retailinnovation #omnichannel #customerexperience #retailtrends #aiinretailThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn...
2025-09-0605 min
Omni Talk RetailWaitrose Smart Cart Experiment | Fast Five ShortsSponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Waitrose pilots AI-powered smart trolleys in Bracknell, becoming the first UK supermarket to test the technology. Chris and Anne remain skeptical about customer adoption hurdles and question why retailers are first in the water on unproven smart cart solutions.
For the full #fastfive episode head here: https://youtu.be/838xKELS_nI
#retailnews #retailtech #waitrose #trolley #retailmedia #ecommerce #retailinnovation #omnichannel #customerexperience #retailtrends #aiinretail
2025-09-0405 min
The Retail Podcast (Video Feed)How Magnum, Guinness, Marmite, Pokémon, Waitrose & Tesco Build Unforgettable Brand MomentsIn this episode of The Retail Podcast, Alex speaks with Rupert Pick, Global MD of Hot Pickle, the award-winning brand experience agency behind iconic activations for Magnum, Guinness, Marmite, Pokémon, Waitrose, Tesco, and more.
From physical brand homes to cultural relevance, Rupert reveals how Hot Pickle blends creativity, product innovation, and immersive retail activations to keep global CPG brands connected to their audiences. He explains why sampling should never be transactional, the formula for scaling playfulness, and how to avoid the “brand irrelevance” trap that’s hit names like River Island and Claire’s.
📌 Key talking...
2025-08-1230 min
Lucentlands Podcast | Harvesting Agriculture KnowledgeThe Waitrose Foundation: From Orchard to Opportunity | Ep.85In this episode, hosts Dewald Kirsten and Louise Brodie sit down with Faith Brown, General Manager of the Waitrose Foundation Southern Africa, to reflect on the Foundation’s 20-year journey of transformation, community empowerment, and sustainable development across Southern Africa’s fruit farms.Faith shares her personal story—starting as the very first person appointed to the Waitrose Foundation’s South African office in 2006, taking a break to raise her family, and returning to lead the organization once more. Together, they explore how this pioneering supply chain initiative has grown from 6 farms to over 360, with a mission to inves...
2025-06-1754 min
The Recruitment Show with Lewis MalehHow Waitrose’s Ex-CEO Measures Workplace Happiness (And Why It Works)I'm joined by Lord Mark Price, Founder of WorkL, whose career has spanned the heights of retail leadership as the former Managing Director of Waitrose and Deputy Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, to the heart of British politics. He was appointed UK Minister of State for Trade and Investment by David Cameron 8 days before the Brexit referendum was announced.We discuss the current state of play, principles that guided him at Waitrose, the experience of entering government at such a charged moment, and his current passion for transforming...
2025-05-2849 min
Retail DisruptedKeep the Customer in the Room: Marketing Insights from Asda and WaitroseMartin George, former Customer Director at Waitrose, and Jessica Cole, Senior Director Own Brand, Masterbrand, Customer Strategy & Propositions, at Asda join Natalie to discuss the evolving role of marketing in retail. They explore: Retail disruption – how has AI impacted retail marketing? How have legacy retailers responded to disruption? Which grocery innovations haven't stuck? Customer centricity – how to embed this in the organization and learnings from other sectors. Understanding diverse customer needs and how some low-tech solutions (ie. spending time on the shop floor) can be among the most effective. What skills are required of retail marketeers today and how...
2025-02-1832 min
HUNGRY.Waitrose CEO: How To Win Waitrose in 7 Easy WaysIt’s Christmas. I’ve stuffed my face all week. Drunk. Don’t know what day of the week it is.And am having some rest as 2025 is going to be HUGEReposting one of the most downloaded episodes of all time which was recorded 2 years ago with Waitrose.Alas. Back to the left overs Normal service resumes next week 🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/)
2024-12-301h 37
Sales and Sports17 years at Waitrose to Tech Career via Entr TechSend us a textJoin us for episode 2 of season 3 where we sit down with Charlotte Preko! Another Entr Tech graduate with an inspirational story, Charlotte worked in Waitrose for 17 years before moving into SaaS Sales. As a young mother she talks about finding work-life balance in Tech Sales and her journey from education and acting, having appeared in shows like East Enders. Stay tuned for this one, you're going to love it! #careerchange #careerswitch #techcareer #tech #career #techsales #sdr #bdr #saassales #softwaresales #salesdevelopment #salesdevelopmentrepresentative #graduatejobs #gradjobs #acting #actor #waitrose #sales #salestips #womenintech #technology
2024-12-0924 min
TudoRamaAn Incident at WaitroseSend us a textAn Incident at WaitroseThat’s the Waitrose in Poynton near to where I live. I was making a routine shopping visit there this morning. Not quite routine, because I am in search of a low-carb diet, as instructed by diabetes Zoe recently.I had vague ideas of browsing for low-carb suggestions to replace my favoured meals or at least replace some of the potatoes, rice, and spaghetti components of them.Poynton has a reputation for its death-trap roundabout, only equalled in the northern territories of England by the sp...
2024-02-2406 min
HUNGRY.How MOTH pivoted from a dying brand, created a category of one with RTD premium cocktails and won listings at Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, TESCO, The Hoxton and British AirwaysSubscribe to our newsletter https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/Watch the full shabang on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HungryFMCG/videosLet’s link up on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/Stalk me on Insta- https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/Moments of Total Happiness often spawn from Moments of Totally Fuck This.Rob and Sam created premium cocktail brand, Buveur.Buveur unlocked a myriad of smashing-listings Harrods, Selfridges, Daylesford, The Hoxton Hotels and The Ritz.Until, Scale Demons bec...
2023-08-2155 min
The Places We'll Go Marketing ShowNathan Ansell, Customer Director at Waitrose - Listening to the voice of BritainIn this captivating episode, we sit down with Nathan Ansell, Customer Director at Waitrose, an esteemed British supermarket chain.
Discover the secrets behind Nathan's exceptional team leadership as he guides his colleagues to marketing excellence.
Explore the significance of seeking help from others, as Nathan believes in the power of collaboration. He wisely puts it, "Dreams are not microwaveable," emphasizing the importance of patience and seeking support from peers in achieving long-term success.
As Nathan often reminds his team, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Strategic planning, coupled with mutual s...
2023-08-0442 min
The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with WaitroseDexy's Kevin Rowland and the Waitrose Great Outdoor Eating CompetitionWhy hello there! Today on The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with Waitrose:Dexy’s Midnight Runners frontman Kevin Rowland chats about the band’s latest album, The Feminine DivineGraham reveals the winner of a £250 Waitrose Voucher for the ‘Waitrose Great Outdoor Eating Competition’ And Graham and Maria solve a couple Graham's Guide dilemmas.See more and follow us on our socials @VirginRadioUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-2339 min
The Marketing Society PodcastBehind the Awards | You Can Taste When It’s WaitroseIn 2022, Waitrose won the award for Brand Communication at The Marketing Society’s 37th Annual Awards. In this episode, Simon Lewis, our Head of Membership is joined by Lindsay Clay, CEO of Thinkbox, the marketing body for commercial TV in the UK, and Joanne Massey, Advertising and Paid Media Lead at Waitrose to discuss Waitrose’s winning case study.Covering some of the market challenges the retailer was facing at the time of its winning campaign, as well as the expert media strategy and quality creative approach behind it.
2023-07-0512 min
HUNGRY.How Candy Kittens won listings at Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Tesco and ASDA by doing One. Thing. Well. – Ed WilliamsSometimes brands become a bland-wishy-washy-meh-ness. Sometimes the £5 million RSV mark is dangerous. Scale often kills magic. Process and experience and meetings-about-meetings-about-meetings seep in and piss over the Bonfire of Magic. Candy Kittens didn’t let that happen. CK kept the sparkle in their eye. The fire burning. Roaring. Yes, they’ve won listings at Sainsbury's, Waitrose & Partners, Tesco, Asda, Morisson’s - a full shebang of distribution. BUT. Candy Kittens still THINK and FEEL and ACT like a small, scrappy- challenger.Edward Williams is the...
2023-06-121h 37
HUNGRY.How TRIP became the fastest growing soft drinks brand in the UK partnering with Sainsburys, Waitrose, CoOp, Annabel’s, CALM, SOHO House – Liv Ferdi Maybe I am wrong.For yonks I’ve been waxing ad nause aboutNarrow and Deep.Focus.Do less, better.Be a Meaningful specific.It’s what every wonderful guest on the poddy teaches me.TRIP ripped up the rule book.Definition of outlier.TRIP is for everyone and anyone, anywhere, anytime and everywhere.TRIP is a coffee replacement. Booze replacement. Cocktail mixer. Meal Deal enhancer. Grab & Go.All charged with a beautiful mission: Be Kind to your Mind.Wo...
2023-06-052h 04
Punk CX: Customer Experience Insights with Adrian SwinscoeWell-being and the changing nature of management and leadership - Interview with Ray Biggs, Head of Customer Care at John Lewis & WaitroseToday’s interview is with Ray Biggs, Head of Customer Care at John Lewis & Waitrose. Ray joins me today to talk about their customer care programme, their focus on agent/partner well-being, particularly in the face of turnover, attrition and burnout and changing working arrangements, the implementation of well-being time outs, the changing nature of management and leadership, especially in the customer care environment, a quote from Martin Hill Wilson and Kicker shoes no less.
This interview follows on from my recent interview – The connection between flight simulators, agent attrition and better outcomes – Interview with Brian Tuite of Zen...
2023-04-241h 03
HUNGRY.How Bold Bean Co. won a Waitrose, Whole Foods and Planet Organic Listing in Their First Year and Being a Female Founder in a Man's WorldBob Dylan has a quote I love“I was like NO ONE ELSE”Bold Bean Co remind me of Bob Dylan.Bold Bean Co. are like *NO ONE ELSE*Different how they approach buyers and drive Rate of SaleDifferent in how they prioritise MEDIA and CONTENTDifferent in how they hire and build an incredible culture.Most brands don’t win a Waitrose listing in their first year.So why Bold Bean Co. do?And how?So thrilled to wel...
2023-04-101h 32
Business LeaderWaitrose and employee ownershipNot so long ago Waitrose and John Lewis were lauded as model retailers. They had enjoyed years of rising sales and profits and, as part of the John Lewis Partnership, were owned by their employees. But now Waitrose is battling to turnaround falling sales and the partnership is losing money. Is being owned by staff part of the problem? Has it meant that Waitrose has been too slow to react to changes in how we shop? James Bailey, the boss of Waitrose, addresses those questions in the latest episode of Business Studies. It is an issue that is even more...
2023-03-2127 min
The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFMEpisode 101 - Pierpaolo Petrassi MW, WaitroseIn partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. To celebrate the ‘double’ of winning IWSC Best Supermarket for Wine and also Spirits, Pierpaolo Petrassi MW joins David to talk about buying for Britain’s best-loved supermarket, sustainability and the latest trends in wines and spirits.Drinks featured:Bodagas Toro Albalá Don PX Gran Reserva 1999 (gold)Gabrielskloof The Landscape Series Cabernet Franc 2020 (gold)Montidori Sangiovese 2020 (silver)Waitrose & Partners No.1 8 YO Blended Scotch Whisky (silver)Waitrose & Partners Pure and Smooth Triple Distilled Vodka...
2023-03-181h 02
Gazette Question TimeWaitrose's value campaignWaitrose is investing £100m to lower prices across hundreds of everyday products.
The massive value campaign will mean almost a third of the Waitrose Essential range will receive an average 14% price cut, while products like cheese, butter, bananas and pork sausages will also be cheaper.
The Gazette’s Bupesh Jain sat down with James Bailey, Executive Director, Waitrose, to talk about the value campaign. You can watch the interview below, or click on the link above.
You can watch the interview, in full, on the Gazette website. Or read a condensed version of the...
2023-02-1520 min
HUNGRY.Waitrose CEO: How Challenger Food & Drink Brands Can Win and Build Profitable Partnerships with Waitrose - James Bailey, “How do you ACTUALLY win a listing at Waitrose?”“Why do brands get DELISTED?”“Can challenger brands STILL EXIST in a cost of living crisis?”“What should we ACTUALLY include a buyers deck?”Thrilled to welcome James Bailey, CEO of Waitrose as the latest guest.James’s career sparkles🥑 Buying Director at Sainsbury's’s, originated @Future Brands strategy, guided Year 1 execution, lead a team of 150.🥑 Executive Director at Waitrose & Partners - responsible for the #1 premium grocery retailer in the UK, responsible for £7bn+ turnover, 50k+ Partners, 300+ stores, £1bn+ e-comm business🥑...
2023-01-231h 40
The Campaign Podcast108. Campaign podcast: Waitrose controversy, Big Awards & Christmas ads part twoThe complaints from skin cancer patients around a scene where two farmers appear to be comparing sun tan lines in Waitrose & Partners' Christmas ad are likely to make many clients "risk averse". That's according to Emma de la Fosse, chief creative officer at Digitas UK, who was speaking on The Campaign Podcast. She said: "This kind of thing terrifies clients and it's really difficult to sell brave work to clients and to get clients to run it. Something like this will just make clients risk averse."De la Fosse added that she is...
2022-11-2436 min
HUNGRY.How Caleno Disrupted The Low To No Category Winning Listings at Sainsbury's, Waitrose, M&S - Ellie WebbA Colombian Carnival glided down my gulletCoquettishly carousing my taste budsDark and Zesty over ice.Rolling-your-toes-through-sand-BlisssEven slipped into my Havianna sandals-with-a-cheeky-strap - you ok hun?"ALEXAAAAAAAA - Daddy’s home, put on Daddy’s fave - Texas "Inner Smile”Caleno is bamboozingly banging.Fiesta of Flavour sans Full-English HangxietyCaleno’s delicious success: won listings at Sainsbury's, Waitrose & Partners, Marks and SpencersCaleño Drinks’s founder, Ellie Webb 💃🏽✨ Webb is the latest guest on Hungry.ON THE MENU:
2022-10-171h 39
HUNGRY.OLLY’s: How OLLY’s Bounced Back from Losing Huge Sums of Investment to Win Listings at Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Tesco, MorrisonsSuffocating rain slowly screamed down just before Christmas.Hunkered at a bus stop in Islington. Hiding.Gorging on chocolate bars to escape gut-wrenching pain.At the final minute, OLLY’s lost HUGE sums of fundingA signed-sealed-delivered-I’m-Yours deal...GONE.KAPOOCH.“Let’s sack it off” “Find another job” menaced through Olly’s mind.But, like, all great leaders,Sergeant Snack-a-nator came back stompingOLLY’s won listings: Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose, Ryanair, Morrisson’s Easy JetFeel like quitting? This is for...
2022-10-101h 29The Drinking Hour: With David Kermode - FoodFMEpisode 75 - Waitrose buyer Victoria MasonIn partnership with the International Wine and Spirit Competition www.iwsc.net - using the best in the world to judge the best in the world. David talks to Victoria Mason, Waitrose wine buyer for South Africa and Italy, to learn more about how wines get from the vineyard to the shelves, the current trends in the sector and where we should look for the most exciting wines. Drinks featured:Gabrielskloof, The Landscape Series Cabernet Franc 2020 (gold)Mullineux Great Heart Red Blend 2019 (silver)Waitrose & Partners Blueprint Côtes Du Rhône Vill...
2022-09-161h 07
HUNGRY.How PÄRLA Disrupted Tooth Paste and Won Listings at Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Boots, Ocado In Their First 18 Months - Dr. Simon Chard"Rockstar Entrepreneur" is the BIGGEST load of tripe. Instagram added a vacant veneerA razzle-dazzle romanticism to entrepreneurship. Fake Gnashers. Faux Gold. “Swipe Up for my course on How I Sold 500,000 Bits-of-Coin from the Homebase car park”"YOOO’ flying PJ” - on photoshop in their PJ’s waiting for Lasagne and Garlic bread to *bing*People pine to be a Pearly White founder. The issue?Completely false expectations.Simon Chard, described the journey as “Being chained to a speed boat, flying through a st...
2022-08-151h 30
The Innovate PodcastE01: Product Innovation with Emma Beale from WaitroseListen to Episode 1 from the Innovate Podcast, featuring Waitrose Head of Product Innovation, Emma Beale. Listen to Emma’s take on the cost of living crises, the future of the plant-based sector, and how to make product innovation successful.
2022-08-1040 min
PJ Tips Podcast Leading Business ChangePJ Tips podcast with Lord Mark Price, former Waitrose MD, sharing his significant leadership insights and tips to unlock the power of people.Let me introduce you to my esteemed guest for this podcast, Lord Mark Price.
Lord Mark Price is the former government Minister of Trade, former Managing Director of Waitrose, and Deputy Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership. Mark was also Chairman of Business in the Community. Mark is the president of the CMI, a board member of Coca Cola European Partners and founder of WorkL. He has spent over forty years unlocking the power of people in organisations. Mark knows all about creating engaged and happy people at work who in turn create longer-term sustainable success for...
2022-07-2429 min
Life on a PlateNEW PODCAST: DISH with Nick Grimshaw and Angela HartnettPull up a seat and join superstar DJ Nick Grimshaw and Michelin-star chef Angela Hartnett as they talk food, drink and entertaining on their brand new podcast Dish, from Waitrose. Along the way they’ll be joined by some of their favourite dinner party guests including the stars of hit TV show Ted Lasso – Hannah Waddingham and Phil Dunster; Strictly Come Dancing Champion, Giovanni Pernice; award-winning comedian, Sindhu Vee, and TV presenter, James May. As well as chatting about life and work, they’ll be sharing tips and tricks for making cooking deliciously easy.
2022-06-2802 min
HUNGRY.Seedlip: How Ben Branson Pioneered The Low To No Category and Won Listings at Waitrose, M&S, Ocado and Michelin Star Restaurants - Ben BransonHOW SEEDLIP PIONEERED THE LOW-TO-NO CATEGORY AND WON LISTINGS AT WAITROSE, M&S, OCADO AND MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANTS - BEN BRANSON This conversation CHANGED EVERYTHING. Ben taught me, NATURE IS EVERYTHING. Hold ya horses - You may think, I’m slipping into a pair of Tom’s, carousing through Tooting Bec, fondling Daphodiles, listening to Tame Impala (sounds banging tbf) It’s NOT. Nature and the founders journey are inextricably intertwined. Nature, like start ups: Pain and Chaos wield Flourishing Growth. Nature, like st...
2022-06-271h 31
Nick Ferrari - The Whole ShowWaitrose-card holder protestsLabour leader Sir Keir Starmer says he will resign if he is fined over 'beergate' while climate protesters face a year in jail under a Public Order Bill. Policing Minister Kit Malthouse tells Nick eco-protesters who block roads are Waitrose card-holders who can afford to pay £1,000 fines!
2022-05-102h 16
Life on a PlateAshley Jensen, actorFor this episode, Yasmin and Alison talk to the brilliant, funny and down-to-earth Scottish actor Ashley Jensen, known for her roles in Extras, Ugly Betty, Catastrophe – and star of the Waitrose 2021 Christmas ad! She chats about Heston’s mince pies and her taste for sprouts (with pancetta), and shares tales of growing up in Scotland in the 1970s, enjoying her grandmother’s mince and tatties and a range of classic crisps including Frazzles and Monster Munch. She describes her no-nonsense response to Hollywood glitz and glamour (and her rejection of the idea that actresses must ‘stay young’) and also expresses...
2021-12-0242 min
The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with WaitroseStephen Mulhern on The Graham Norton Radio Show with WaitroseStephen Mulhern is in for Graham Norton this weekend and he was joined by songwriter Katie Melua was on speaking to us about her brand new album, Acoustic album, No.8 and TV legend Rachel Riley chats to us about her new book At 6’s and 7’s.We had a spin on our Waitrose Wheelie Merry Christmas competition... stay tuned to find out if we had a winner of the best prize on the wheel, so far...And you loved it last time, so it’s back… MotherRing Sunday where I dropped my mum a call to see w...
2021-11-2927 minLife on a PlateReggie Yates, DJ, writer and presenterActor, DJ, presenter, photographer, author, acclaimed documentary-maker and now a feature film director – there aren’t many things that Reggie Yates can’t do! In this episode, he talks to Yasmin and Alison about his career to date and how important it has been to stick to his guns when it comes to authenticity and speaking in his own voice. He reminisces about the West African food he grew up with, touches on the great plantain pronunciation debate and reveals some interesting ideas about how to eat crisps and chocolate (at the same time). Reggie also chats about his brillia...
2021-11-2542 minLife on a PlateKimberley Wilson, psychologist and authorThis week’s guest is chartered psychologist and nutritionist Kimberley Wilson. In addition to working in private practice, lecturing, podcasting and co-hosting Radio 4’s Made of Stronger Stuff with Dr Xand van Tulleken, Kimberley has also found time to write How to Build a Healthy Brain, a book that makes clear the crucial connections between what we eat and how we think, feel and remember. Kimberley speaks passionately to Yasmin and Alison about the simple dietary steps we can all take right now to help combat depression, anxiety and dementia – while also sharing her love of hot tea, porridge and pl...
2021-11-2442 minLife on a PlateDiana Henry, food writerWe were thrilled to welcome the incredible Diana Henry to Life on a Plate for this episode. She is one of our most beloved food writers, delivering a steady stream of delicious recipes into homes across the land via her cookbooks (including Simple and How to Eat a Peach), Telegraph columns and daily Instagram posts. Legendarily hard-working and prolific, Diana experienced severe illness during the past two years: it slowed her down a little but has not dimmed her spirit one bit. In this conversation with Yasmin Khan and Alison Oakervee, she talks about those frightening times, but also...
2021-11-1849 minLife on a PlateChris Packham, environmentalist and campaignerThis week, Yasmin and Alison enter the world of environmentalist and campaigner Chris Packham. With wit, warmth and enthusiasm, he describes his absolute passion for the natural world and outlines how he believes we can move towards a more sustainable future. He also talks about his work advocating for autistic people, reveals his deep appreciation of his partner Charlotte's cooking, and shares tales of his beloved poodles, Sid and Nancy, and their nightly digestive biscuit habit...Autumn Watch is available on BBC iPlayer. You can follow Chris on Twitter @chrisgpackham. To find out m...
2021-11-0446 minLife on a PlateRuby Tandoh, food writerBrilliant young food writer Ruby Tandoh is the guest for this week’s episode. Ruby grew up in Essex as part of a big family, eating simple, hearty food and poring over cookbooks in her spare time, before arriving on our TV screens in 2013 when she reached the final of The Great British Bake Off aged only 21. Since then, she has carved out a place as a unique and utterly refreshing voice in the world of food: frank and fearless, her writing punctures pretension, calls out snobbery and questions convention. In this interview, Ruby explains to Yasmin and Alison wh...
2021-10-2840 min
Understanding Users: The UX Podcast1. The UX Design Lead - Robin Potter @ WaitroseRobin Potter is Lead UX Designer at Waitrose.
In this very first episode Robin talks to me about his varied digital career; his current design work with product teams at Waitrose; and how he ensures UX can have the most impact when building user-centred digital products and services.
He also discusses the trials and tribulations of user testing and offers some tips for aspiring UX designers.
Finally, he plays my ‘Three Card Challenge’ to share his favourite UX tool, favourite UX technique and a current trend he sees in user experience.
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2021-10-2152 minLife on a PlateFi Glover & Jane Garvey, broadcastersBroadcasting virtuosos Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are our guests this episode. They share with Yasmin and Alison the secrets of a good interview and describe the pride they feel at the success of their own podcast, Fortunately… with Fi and Jane. They also reminisce about the need for cheese, the joy of great gravy and the pleasures of a mini deep fat fryer…Did I Say That Out Loud? is out now and you can listen to Fortunately… with Fi and Jane wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow them both on Twitter, Fi @fifiglover and Ja...
2021-10-2145 minLife on a PlateYotam Ottolenghi and Noor Murad, food writersIn the first fabulous episode of season 4, Yotam Ottolenghi and his co-author Noor Murad chat to Yasmin and Alison about their new book, Shelf Love, which focuses on using store cupboard ingredients to create delicious everyday meals. They also talk about the diverse international influences reflected in their food, their exhaustive testing process, and the power that a good recipe has to make a real difference to someone’s day.Shelf Love is out now. You can follow them both on Instagram, Yotam @Ottolenghi and Noor @noorishbynoor. To find out more about the show...
2021-10-1444 minLife on a PlateSeason 4 trailerSeason 4 of Life on a Plate is about to launch with a brand new host: writer, broadcaster and cookery book author Yasmin Khan. Listen to this trailer to find out more about Yasmin and what she’s looking forward to in this new season, featuring Yotam Ottolenghi, Ruby Tandoh, Chris Packham and many more... To find out more about the show, go to waitrose.com/podcast.Host: Yasmin KhanCo-host: Alison OakerveeProducer: Sera BerksoyExecutive Producer: Nikki DuffyEditor: Nathan CopelinA...
2021-10-0702 minLife on a PlateBest Of (Seasons 1-3)With three wonderful seasons of Life on a Plate completed and the better-than-ever season 4 launching on October 14, we’ve taken a moment to create this best-of compilation featuring favourite clips from some of our most popular guests so far. Here you can listen to the fabulous John Whaite describing what Pride means to him, to comedian Sarah Millican explaining why it’s cool to eat cake, to the incredible Nadiya Hussain revealing what she overcame to make it to the final of Bake-Off – and much more besides. An uplifting, inspiring and funny listen that really encapsulates what Life on a Plat...
2021-09-2339 minLife on a PlateBaking special with Nigella Lawson, Ravneet Gill, Edd Kimber and Martha CollisonThis very special baking-focused episode features an incredible line-up of expert guests: Nigella Lawson, Edd Kimber and Ravneet Gill, who between them have written countless baking recipes and produced thousands of cakes, biscuits, buns and breads. They join Jimi Famurewa and guest co-host Martha Collison – the youngest person ever to take part in The Great British Bake Off and a baking aficionado in her own right – to look at why baking is more popular and meaningful than ever before. As well as asking if it’s possible to have too many brownie recipes, the panel explore the ways in which...
2021-09-1655 min
The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with WaitroseTom Allen Show 3: The Graham Norton Radio Show with WaitroseTom Allen sits in for The Graham Norton Radio Show on Virgin Radio with Waitrose!It’s week three and here is what Tom got on his final weekend:Show Chef, Martha treated us to something savoury and sweet.With Graham away, Guess The Guest stays… will this be the week we get a new winner?!And The Supermarket Challenge returns.Be sure to subscribe for more! Graham Norton will be back on Saturdays and Sundays over on Virgin Radio UK from 0930am for The...
2021-09-1331 minLife on a PlateBack-to-School special with The Scummy MummiesTo mark the beginning of a new term, we present a very special back-to-school episode of Life on a Plate. Jimi welcomes comedy duo and podcasters The Scummy Mummies (aka Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn) to talk school dinners, packed lunches and the ongoing challenges of feeding children. In a hilarious conversation that takes in the merits of chocolate custard, mini pork pies and vegemite sandwiches, not to mention the frustration of ‘fussy’ eaters and the perils of lunchbox envy, Ellie and Helen put the world to rights, and even share a special recipe for cheese spread pasta… Yo...
2021-09-0944 min
The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with WaitroseTom Allen Show 2: The Graham Norton Radio Show with WaitroseTom Allen sits in for The Graham Norton Radio Show on Virgin Radio with Waitrose!It’s week two and here is what Tom got upto:Show Chef, Martha cooked up a Saturday red lentil dahl with some naan then Sunday was a back to school classic! With Graham away, Guess The Guest stays… will this be the week we get a new winner?!And you got involved with our popular game, Saturday Night Dinner.Be sure to subscribe for more! Tom Allen will be back on Sat...
2021-09-0629 min
The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with WaitroseTom Allen Show 1: The Graham Norton Radio Show with WaitroseTom Allen sits in for The Graham Norton Radio Show on Virgin Radio with Waitrose!It’s the first weekend in the hot seat so here is what Tom got up to:Show Chef - Martha gave us some BBQ ideas and a classic chicken roast.With Graham away, Guess The Guest stays… will this be the week we get a new winner?!And you got involved with our regular feature Saturday Night Dinner. Be sure to subscribe for more! Tom Allen will be back on Saturdays and S...
2021-08-3033 min
The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with WaitroseStephen Mulhern Show 4: The Graham Norton Radio Show with WaitroseStephen Mulhern is back as he sits in for The Graham Norton Radio Show on Virgin Radio with Waitrose!This week it's week four and here is what Stephen got up to on his last week at the top of the tower. Show Chef - Martha Collison tells us what's on the menu featuring a fish curry and a sweet treatWith Graham away, Guess The Guest stays… will this be the week we get a new winner?!Also a brand new feature “Mother Ring Sunday” stay tuned!And y...
2021-08-2322 min
The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with WaitroseStephen Mulhern Show 3: The Graham Norton Radio Show with WaitroseStephen Mulhern is back as he sits in for The Graham Norton Radio Show on Virgin Radio with Waitrose!This week it's week three and here is what Stephen got up to:Show Chef - Martha Collison tells us what's on the menu featuring gnocchi and chickenWith Graham away, Guess The Guest stays… will this be the week we get a new winner?!Magic on the radio returns find out more in this week’s episode Also a brand new feature “Mother Ring Sunday” stay tuned!Be s...
2021-08-1626 min
The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with WaitroseStephen Mulhern Show 2: The Graham Norton Radio Show with WaitroseStephen Mulhern is back as he sits in for The Graham Norton Radio Show on Virgin Radio with Waitrose!This week it's week two and here is what Stephen got up to:Show Chef - Martha Collison tells us what we can do with sweetcorn, nachos and cheesecakes With Graham away, Guess The Guest stays… will this be the week we get a new winner?!The first week of magic went very well so we thought we would do more!Also, a brand new feature “Mother Ring Sunda...
2021-08-0919 minLife on a PlateDolly Alderton, writer and podcasterBefore the show enjoys a summer holiday, author, columnist and podcaster Dolly Alderton shares her love of food with Jimi and Alison. Revelling in the way food and memory are irrevocably entwined, she talks about her recipe-sprinkled memoir, Everything I Know About Love, and what it was like to reveal so much about herself through its pages. She describes her great pleasure in cooking for others – while confessing to being a control freak in the kitchen – and says that when she’s out on a date, there’s nothing nicer than being with someone who relishes a good meal. Dolly al...
2021-08-0544 min
The Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with WaitroseStephen Mulhern Show 1: The Graham Norton Radio Show with WaitroseIt's week one of Stephen Mulhern as he sits in for The Graham Norton Radio Show on Virgin Radio with Waitrose!This week it's his first week so Stephen has put together all the best bits from the show, including:Show Chef - Martha Collison cooks up a picnic classic and what to do with potatoesWith Graham away, Guess The Guest staysSome of you get in touch with the show with a magic trick LIVE on airAnd a surprise caller joins us live too!
2021-08-0217 minLife on a PlateAdjoa Andoh, actorIn this wonderful and inspiring episode, actor Adjoa Andoh, who most recently played Lady Danbury in Bridgerton, talks about everything from her dad’s Ghanaian cooking and why she is ‘The Queen of Broccoli’ to her deep-held beliefs about race and identity, and how she supports her transgender son. Sit back and relax because this is an absolutely cracking listen…You can follow Adjoa on Instagram @adjoa.andoh and Twitter @andoh_adjoa. Season 2 of Bridgerton is set to air on Netflix at the start of 2022.To find out more about the show, go to waitr...
2021-07-2949 min
HUNGRY.How Jolly Hog Went From Street Food Stall to Tesco, Ocado, Waitrose, Sainsbury's and ASDA shelves - Max and Olly Kohn, co-founders The Jolly HogIn 2012, I watched Harlequins win the Premiership Rugby title at Twickenham. Playing second row that day was Olly Kohn.But 5 years preceding that momentous day, Olly got badly injured To null the tedium his wife gifted him a sausage making kit. In 2007, from a Twickenham flat, The Jolly Hog was born.Next year, along with his brothers, Max and Josh, they started slinging sausages from a food truck at The Stoop. Over 13 years later, with sprinklings of drive, setbacks, resilience, hard work, and high standards. The P...
2021-07-281h 15Life on a PlateHannah Cockroft, ParalympianRecord-breaking Paralympian Hannah Cockroft first tried wheelchair racing at the age of 15: in this episode she describes the overriding sense of freedom it gave her. She has never looked back, winning gold medals at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 games, being awarded an MBE – and having a postbox in her hometown of Halifax painted gold in her honour. She talks to Alison and Jimi about the pressures of life in the public eye as a female disabled athlete, and her intense preparations for Tokyo 2020, while also revealing a passion for spaghetti bolognese and a serious sweet tooth…You...
2021-07-2245 minLife on a PlateRoger Daltrey, musicianAs lead singer of The Who, one of the world’s most iconic rock bands, Roger Daltrey is still belting out the hits on stage. He’s also a farmer, a campaigner, a father and a grandfather. In this episode, Roger tells Alison and Jimi about his childhood in war-torn London, making his first guitar by hand and keeping the rest of The Who on the road. He sings the praises of smoked trout, cider vinegar and his wife’s chips, describes the joy of having his family over for a Sunday roast and speaks movingly about his two decade...
2021-07-1536 minLife on a PlateSat Bains, award-winning chefSat Bains is one of the most renowned chefs in Britain and his eponymous Nottingham restaurant has been heaped with accolades. Yet as a young man, he says he was an ‘absolute dosser’. Thrown out by his parents, moving from job to job, he talks about the turning points – including meeting his wife and winning the prestigious Roux scholarship - that set him on the road to where he is now. Sometimes described as uncompromising and forthright, in this episode Sat reveals himself to be charming, funny and caring, committed to the wellbeing of his staff, with a soft spot f...
2021-07-0848 minLife on a PlateAndi OliverIn this glorious whirlwind of an episode, Jimi and Alison talk to the incredible Andi Oliver, chef, broadcaster and host of Great British Menu. With amazing energy, charisma and wit, Andi talks about her life and career, including the racism she faced growing up in 1970s Britain, her discovery of punk, singing, cooking and filming with her best friend Neneh Cherry, travelling the world, running restaurants - and her lifelong passion for good food with its ability to heal, nurture and connect us all.You can follow Andi on Instagram @andioliver and Twitter @andisn16. To find...
2021-07-0146 minLife on a PlateJohn WhaiteOur guest this episode is chef, TV presenter, author and former Great British Bake Off champion John Whaite. In a conversation that is emotional, honest and uplifting, he talks about his struggles with depression and disordered eating, about therapy, letting go of perfectionism and people-pleasing, and his journey to self-acceptance. Marking Pride month with a glorious rainbow cake recipe (find it on waitrose.com), he describes the importance of celebrating queerness, and embracing his true self.John is a regular chef on Steph's Packed Lunch which airs every weekday at 12:30pm on Channel 4. You can follow him...
2021-06-2447 minLife on a PlateJoe WicksSeason 3 of Life on a Plate kicks off in style with Joe Wicks, the Body Coach – author of Lean in 15 and, of course, everybody’s favourite PE teacher. Honest, humble and infectiously positive, Joe talks to hosts Jimi and Alison about feeding his young family and reveals the dish that first won his wife’s heart. He describes the experience of PE with Joe, which saw him attain 'national treasure' status during lockdown, and explains how he tackles his bad days as well as his good.Joe’s new cookbook Joe's Family Food is out now and The...
2021-06-1737 minLife on a PlateSarit Packer & Itamar Srulovich (Honey & Co.)With their London restaurant, Honey & Co, as well as their deli, shop and cookbooks, Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich celebrate the vibrant, delicious and diverse food of the Levant and the Middle East. In this week’s episode, the husband and wife team talk about what it’s like to work, cook and live together – mostly harmoniously! - and describe the dishes and ingredients that inspire them most. Sarit and Itamar’s new book, Chasing Smoke is out now. Their podcast, Honey & Co: The Food Talks is available wherever you get your podcasts and you can follow th...
2021-05-1345 minLife on a PlateDev GriffinThis episode’s brilliant guest is DJ Dev Griffin, a veteran of Radio 1 now with a brand new show on Heart. Dev talks about his childhood as the ‘baby boy’ in a houseful of women and his exploration of his heritage through music and food. He describes his all-or-nothing approach to learning to cook and the legacy of his time on Celebrity Masterchef and on SAS Who Dares Wins. He also reveals an eyebrow-raising breakfast choice from his days as an early morning presenter!You can listen to Dev’s show on Heart from 12-4pm every Sa...
2021-05-0641 minLife on a PlateAdrienne HerbertOne of the wellness world's leading voices, Adrienne Herbert is an inspirational fitness expert, podcaster and TED speaker, whose hit book and podcast Power Hour aims to help us all make more of the first hour of the day. She talks to Jimi and Alison about going with the flow of the ‘seasons’ in our lives, being kind to ourselves and others – and the secret ingredient in her never-fail banana bread recipe.Adrienne’s podcast, Power Hour, is available wherever you get your podcasts and her book of the same name is out now. You can follow h...
2021-04-2936 minLife on a PlateHeston BlumenthalHe may be a world-famous, game-changing chef but Heston Blumenthal is also warm, funny and absolutely fascinating. In this episode, he chats to Jimi and Alison about his extraordinary studies into food – including talking to rice – and his endless quest to learn more about the way our environment, our psychology and our emotions affect what we taste. He even has a few experiments for you to try at home.Heston's podcast, Journey to the Centre of Food is available wherever you get your podcast and you can find out more on Instagram @hestonspodcast.To fin...
2021-04-2242 min
Gazette Question TimeS2 Ep9 - Waitrose Vision & PrioritiesIn this Partnership Podcast episode Bethany Nicholls chats to James Bailey, Executive Director, Waitrose about the short and long term vision and priorities for Waitrose over the next 2 to 5 years and how they support the Partnership Plan.
2021-04-2023 minLife on a PlateTom AllenComedian and Celebrity Bake Off veteran Tom Allen has Jimi and Alison in fits of laughter as he describes his adolescent obsession with table etiquette and using the correct cutlery, and talks about the awkwardness – and joy – of not being quite like anyone else.You can follow Tom on Instagram @tomindeed and Twitter @tomallencomedyTo find out more about the show, go to waitrose.com/podcast.Host: Jimi FamurewaCo-host: Alison OakerveeProducer: Sera BerksoyExecutive Producer: Nikki DuffyAssistant Producer: Ashleigh Arno...
2021-04-1546 minLife on a PlateJohanna KontaJohanna Konta, Britain’s top female tennis player, serves an ace in this inspiring episode. She tells Jimi and Alison about the food of her Hungarian heritage and Australian childhood, explains how she balances her relentless training programme with an obsession for muffin-baking, and reveals the one thing she always carries onto court with her… You can follow Johanna on Instagram and Twitter @johannakontaTo find out more about the show, go to waitrose.com/podcast.Host: Jimi FamurewaCo-host: Alison OakerveeProducer: Sera BerksoyExe...
2021-04-0841 minGazette Question TimeS2 Ep7 - Waitrose Duchy OrganicOn this weeks episode of the Partnership Podcast - James Bailey, Partner & Executive Director for Waitrose, and Elen Ormson, Partner & Brand Manager talk about the Waitrose Duchy Organic brand, its heritage, their favourite items, and how it links with our Partnership Plan - Force For Good. Get your Waitrose Duchy Organic snacks at the ready as this podcast will leave you feeling hungry for more!
2021-04-0618 minLife on a PlateMinette BattersThis week Jimi and Alison meet Minette Batters, president of the National Farmers’ Union – the first woman to head the organisation in its 113-year history. She shares with Jimi and Alison her vision for sustainable agriculture and the carbon-neutral farming she says is achievable by 2040 – as well as talking roast lamb and chocolate cornflake cakes…You can follow Minette on Twitter @Minette_BattersTo find out more about the show, go to waitrose.com/podcast.Host: Jimi FamurewaCo-host: Alison OakerveeProducer: Sera BerksoyExecutiv...
2021-04-0139 minLife on a PlateTamal RayBake Off finalist Tamal Ray explains to Jimi and Alison why baking is his answer to meditation. He describes his work as a frontline NHS doctor during the pandemic, and shares his belief that community and belonging are essential to our health.You can follow Tamal on Instagram @drraybakes and Twitter @DrRayBakes.To find out more about the show, go to waitrose.com/podcast.Host: Jimi FamurewaCo-host: Alison OakerveeProducer: Sera BerksoyExecutive Producer: Nikki DuffyAssistant Producer: Leah Hyslop
2021-03-2541 minLife on a PlateCerys MatthewsThis week Jimi and Alison meet musician, author and broadcaster Cerys Matthews. Cerys rose to fame with Welsh rock band Catatonia and is now best known for her hugely popular shows on BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 2. In this episode of Life on a Plate she shares her childhood memories of foraging, explains how every meal we eat is seasoned with history and culture – and reveals the one dish she thinks should be banned forever!Cerys’s cookbook, Where the Wild Cooks Go, is out now. You can follow her on Instagram @cerys6music and Twit...
2021-03-1844 minGazette Question TimeS2 Ep4 - Waitrose.comWelcome to Episode 4 of our 2nd series of the Partnership Podcast. This latest episode focuses on the progress of Waitrose.com over the last 12 months. Laura Burbedge, Director of Online and Steve Raisey, Mission 2020 Lead discuss how we have adapted to the challenges and opportunities that this last year has presented.
2021-03-1632 minLife on a PlateCandice Carty-WilliamsIn their first interview of Season 2, Jimi and Alison meet Candice Carty-Williams, author of the bestselling 2019 novel Queenie and the first black writer to win book of the year at the British Book Awards. Candice tells us about her father’s fried plantain and the challenge of cooking in flatshares - plus why cashews make the best writing fuel.Queenie is out now and People Person will be released in February 2022. You can follow Candice on Instagram and Twitter @candicec_w.To find out more about the show, go to waitrose.com/podcast.
2021-03-1145 min
Marketing Meetup PodcastWhat does it take to build a successful career in marketing? Martin George - WaitroseMartin George is the Customer Director of Waitrose: in effect heading up the famous supermarket's marketing operations.
And while this role is impressive in itself, it comes after a storied career that has seen Martin in roles as varied as BA to the Post Office.
In this webinar, we hear what a career in our industry has taught him about careers in marketing, the models that have been useful throughout, and getting buy in from the rest of the business on marketing activity.
2021-03-021h 00
The Pick ListOnline sales tax, Waitrose animal welfare app and meat by mail – with guest Tom Richardson of Warrendale WagyuJulia and Laura are joined by Tom Richardson, a former supermarket category director and now commercial director of Warrendale Wagyu.
They chat about key shopper trends for 2021, post-Brexit import struggles and a new ‘meat by mail’ service launched by a former HelloFresh exec.
Plus, they discuss calls for an online sales tax and a new animal welfare app trialled by Waitrose.
A big thank-you to Shopper Intelligence for sponsoring this week’s episode.
Articles discussed in this episode:
‘Three key trends that will influence grocery shopping habits in 2021’...
2021-02-1249 minLife on a Plate6. Joanne HarrisThis episode, Jimi and Alison are joined by Joanne Harris, the author of more than 20 bestselling works of fiction. Joanne was born above a Yorkshire sweet shop and food flavours many of her novels – most famously Chocolat, which was turned into an Oscar-nominated film. She talks about why French food is part of her cultural identity, what it was like to become famous overnight, and the quiet pleasure of growing her own vegetables.Joanne’s latest book is Ten Things About Writing. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @Joannechocolat.To find out more abou...
2021-02-1143 minLife on a Plate5. Asma KhanJimi and Alison meet Asma Khan, the groundbreaking chef using food to make the world a better place. The founder of London restaurant Darjeeling Express, where home-style Indian dishes are cooked by a team of women, Asma is passionate about championing sidelined communities. She explains why food can help us connect with each other – and why you’ll never find okra fries on her menu.Follow Asma Khan on Instagram @asmakhanlondon and on Twitter @Asma_KhanLDN.To find out more about the series go to waitrose.com/podcastHost: Jimi FamurewaCo-hos...
2021-02-0439 minLife on a Plate4. Hugh Fearnley-WhittingstallJoin Jimi and Alison as they delve into the world of campaigner and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Celebrated for his work on animal welfare and sustainability, Hugh’s focus these days is on human health, as well as the health of the planet. He talks low-sugar baking, alcohol-free cocktails and the joy of simple, whole foods. You’ll also hear about Hugh’s very short career as a pastry chef, how he persuades his kids to love veg, and his new obsession with cold-water swimming.Hugh’s latest book, Eat Better Forever, is out now. You can follow him on I...
2021-01-2845 minLife on a Plate3. Tom KerridgeJimi and Alison talk to Tom Kerridge, the multi-award-winning chef and author. Tom explains his love affair with the ‘pirate ship’ that is a professional kitchen, revealing that it’s the chaos, noise and broken plates that help to keep him going. Plus, his passion for pubs, what he likes to cook for Sunday lunch – and tips on how not to grow pumpkins…Tom’s latest book, The Hand and Flowers Cookbook, is out now and his series Saving Britain’s Pubs is on BBC iPlayer. You can follow him on Instagram @cheftomkerridge and on Twitter @ChefTomKerridgeTo find o...
2021-01-2134 min
HUNGRY.How Dr. Wills Came Back From Rock Bottom, List with Waitrose, Tesco and Become a B-Corp - Liam White, Co-founder Dr. Wills“But I don’t have a big marketing budget to drive a listing?” “How can I compete with the big corporate brands” “How are we ever going to hit RoS targets” Having this conversation with yourself or team, right now? Keep reading. Last week, got very saucy on the podcast, with my broski Liam White co-founder of Dr. Wills In Lockdown 1, Dr Wills, like so many brands, were ransacked by Covid with food service and hospitality forced shut. 2020 was trudging through treacle. BUT fast forward a year...
2021-01-2029 minLife on a Plate2. Sarah MillicanJimi and Alison chat to Sarah Millican, one of Britain’s most popular comedians and a devoted home baker. Loved for her warmth and down-to-earth humour, Sarah is a regular on programmes such as Have I Got News for You and Mock the Week, and also has her own podcast, Standard Issue. In this episode of Life on a Plate, she explains why she thinks we should eat what makes us happy – whether that’s roast dinners every day of the week or chocolate biscuits for breakfast.Tickets to Sarah’s 2021/22 Bobby Dazzler tour are available now an...
2021-01-1446 min
The Big Vin TheoryAnne Jones - WaitroseWe talk with Anne Jones, Waitrose Category Manager: Wines, Beers and Spirits. We discuss initiatives Waitrose ran and 'pivoted' during lockdown, consumer data and decision making, private label strategy, differences between drinks categories and sexism, amongst other things. Essential listening for anyone looking at Paper 4!
2021-01-1345 minLife on a Plate1. Nadiya HussainIn the very first episode of Life on a Plate, Jimi and Alison beam into the kitchen of Nadiya Hussain, trail-blazing winner of The Great British Bake Off 2015. A whirlwind of creativity, Nadiya has written five cookbooks, broadcast six TV series and even produced several children’s books since then, while also working to foster better public conversations about anxiety and mental health. As well as asking how she does it, Jimi and Alison talk to her about eating cake for the first time, overcoming fear and making space for a new generation of cooks and bakers. Nad...
2021-01-0739 minLife on a PlateLife on a Plate - TrailerWelcome to Life on a Plate, the brand-new podcast from Waitrose. Join hosts Jimi Famurewa and Alison Oakervee as they talk to some very special people about what food really means to them. Food connects us all, we all have something to say about it and it reveals elements of our past, present and future. From favourite dishes and childhood treats to memorable meals and even kitchen disasters, Jimi and Alison take a deep dive into the lives of their guests to create conversations that are fascinating, moving and funny. In season 1, baking guru Nadiya Hus...
2020-12-1801 minThe Pick ListBusiness rates relief, Waitrose food & drink trends report & taking inspiration from Harrods – with guest Bryan Roberts of Shopfloor InsightsJulia and Laura are joined by Bryan Roberts, retail analyst and founder of Shopfloor Insights. They chat about Bryan’s experience working on the Tesco shopfloor during the pandemic, why (some) supermarkets are paying back their business rates relief, the biggest trends from the latest Waitrose food and drink trends report and why we’re running low on ginger.
Plus, they discuss a new DTC concept from Kraft Heinz on the Continent, the retail proposition at Gridserve’s new e-forecourt in Essex and what’s next for Harrods.
Articles discussed in this episode:
‘Asda joins...
2020-12-1152 min
Kite ConsultingKite Consulting Milk Market Update & Waitrose Net Zero Carbon by 2035Hosts Will Evans & Ben Eagle are joined by Jake Pickering who is Agriculture Manager at Waitrose, dairy farmer & WDF Chairman; Brian Barnett & John Allen. Waitrose recently announced an ambitious target for their business and farmer suppliers to be carbon net-zero by 2035. We discuss what this means for the Waitrose business, their customers, farmer suppliers and how practically this will be achieved practically on farm along with what this means for the wider dairy industry. Plus we get a milk market update from Chris Walkland. Please note: The information provided during this podcast has been
prepared for general informational purposes only...
2020-11-2729 min
D2C LeadersD2C Leaders: Alex Murray, Direct-to-Consumer at Lidl, Waitrose and GameAlex Murray former Head of Digital at Lidl, Chief Product Owner at Waitrose and Head of Online for Game talks direct-to-consumer in online grocery retail, the impact of Covid19 on shopping behaviour and how to get the best out of technology and platforms. With over 20 years practical knowledge Alex has frontline experience of building D2C for some of the UK's best known brands.
Brought to you by CommerceCentric the direct-to-consumer experts.
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2020-07-1647 min