The FMCG Podcast

In this episode of The FMCG Podcast, we're speaking with Sami Modi. Sami is a Commercial Management Degree Apprentice at Greencore, currently sitting a rotation in the retail category management team. On the show today, Sami unpacks all things apprenticeships and early careers in the food, drink and FMCG industry. Some excellent advice in this one for anyone looking to get into the FMCG industry, whether that's through apprenticeships, graduate schemes or entry-level roles. There are also some brilliant insights for any hiring managers out there, about what working in the food industry is like for Gen Z, the key motivators for young adults as well as challenging some of the stigmas.   You can watch the podcast on YouTube & Spotify or if you'd prefer to listen it's available on all major podcasting platforms.

In this episode of The FMCG Podcast, we're speaking with Alex Hunter, Group Sales Director of The Audience Collective?   Alex has experience working in Category, Consumer & Range Insight with both FMCG and research agencies with people such as Asda, Betty's & Taylors and Visuality before joining Audience.   Who are Audience? A multidiscipline marketing agency specialising across all aspects of marketing including web design, shopper insights, social media, advertising, market research - the list goes on. Told you they do EVERYTHING. Oh and they work with some pretty big businesses too from  Tesco & Morrisons to Unilever & Britvic to Sony & HSBC.   Want to unlock these insights? Watch the podcast, or if you prefer to listen you can find it on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

In this video we speak with Sarah Graham, the Advertising, Brand and Media Lead at Warburtons. Sarah has ten years experience in Brand Marketing with Warburton's starting as a Marketing Executive, and now finding herself as the lead for Warburton's Brand, Advertising and Media.   Sarah gives us insight into what the day-to-day of an Advertising, Brand & Media Lead looks like within one of the nations biggest brands, the key stakeholders he works closely with both internally & externally, and what "good looks like" for any budding Brand Managers or Marketeers out there.   Check the video out to hear Sarah's insights! 

In this episode of The FMCG Podcast we speak with Jessica Harris-Voss, Sales Director at Dalston's Soda.Jess has experience across multiple different categories of FMCG including Drinks, Healthy Snacks and Beauty with brands: Diageo, itsu & L'Oréal before joining Dalston's.Now before we go any further, have you tried Dalston's? If not go grab a mixed case off their website right now - trust us you won't regret it.We speak about all things Career Development, FMCG and Soft Drinks. Listen to find out more.Did you know you can also watch on YouTube with video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qnug6AloMFU

In this episode of The FMCG Podcast we're speaking with Louise Monk, Director at Popcorn Kitchen. We hear all about the story behind how Louise's career helped her set up Popcorn Kitchen, how they stand out from other brands with unique gifting options, and how understanding the manufacturing process & true cost of goods can help make you a better sales person. Watch the podcast to unlock these insights, or if you prefer to listen, check it out on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Oh and if you're stuck for Christmas gift ideas, go grab a giant bottle off the website: https://popcornkitchen.co.uk/ Want to watch this podcast instead? Check out YouTube here:

In this episode of The FMCG Podcast we speak with Gareth Turner, founder of Big Black Door marketing consultancy. Gareth has 25 years experience across Brand & Full Mix FMCG marketing with Heinekin, Arla and Weetabix.Gareth highlights the importance of brand marketing, discusses why it is crucial to remember the businesses' "why" when developing brand strategy and outlines how to defend your marketing budget. Gareth has created a link to share some of the stories spoke about in the podcast, check it out here: www.bigblackdoor.com/fmcgChapters: 0:00 Introduction0:43 Gareth's Introduction2:30 What Sets Brands Apart in the Current FMCG Market5:47 Brands We Should Keep an Eye On11:32 The Difference Between Brand Management Now & 5-10 Years Ago15:55 Gareth's Experience Rotating Across Different Categories21:30 How Big Brands Stand Out in a Market that is Disruptive24:10 Gareths Advice for Marketing Managers28:12 'Beanz and Bix' Marketing Campaign Secret32:08 One Quality Every Great Marketeer Needs33:29 Gareth's Socials

In this episode of the FMCG Podcast we speak with Marcus Black, Joint Managing Director at Slingsby Gin and Intercontinental Brands. Watch to hear the story of how Marcus and his business partner Mike Carthy started the business, how they built a brand in alcoholic drinks as a premium gin spirit and what they've been up to with sports and lifestyle sponsorships including: The BMW PGA championships and Ascot Racecourse!

In this episode of the FMCG podcast we're speaking with Jon Black, Head of Sales at Hall and Woodhouse. Jon has a breadth of experience across different categories of FMCG in both food & drink with the likes of: Pepsico, Kerry Foods, Bacardi, Mondelez and Roust before joining Hall & Woodhouse. We discuss all things beer including current category trends, new innovations, and how to stand out in the space.

In this episode of The FMCG Podcast we speak with Adam Sopher, co-founder of Joe & Seph's Popcorn. Listen to this podcast if you want to know how:- Joe & Sephs disrupted the snacking category creating their own premium subcategory within popcorn.- How they continue revolutionising and pushing the space to the limit with constant innovation b manufacturing themselves.- Landing listings within every cinema chain, multiple premium retailers & more big plans on the way?...

In this episode we speak with Jayne Cunningham - packaging engineer for McCain Foods. Jayne has has fantastic exposure to packaging and sustainability starting her journey with Coveris UK as a product development manager before moving to McCain.Jayne gives us insight into her role, what value it adds to the business and how it ties in together with other functions. She also goes through his favourite things about the role and some of the challenges she might face.Check out the video to understand more about the life of a packaging engineer and hear Jayne's insights for anyone wanting to get into packaging in food!

In this episode of the FMCG Podcast we speak with Nat Cooper - Senior Sales Specialist at Simply Roasted. Nat has a breadth of experience working with Food & Drink startups that have gone onto be very successful SME's previously working at Vitacoco and Doisy & Dam before joining Simply Roasted.Make sure to watch until the end for a discovery code that'll get you 30% off your first Simply Roasted order!

In this episode of The FMCG Podcast we speak with Ben Vear, General Manager EMEA at Minor Figures. Ben has experience working in both Blue-Chip and Start-up SME companies such as Mars, Bear Snacks, Emily's Crisps, Babease before joining Minor Figures as Commercial Director. He takes us through all things coffee, dairy alternative and sustainability.

In this episode of The FMCG Podcast we speak with Joel Barlow who is a Category Marketing Leader. with a wide range of experience across branded and private label chilled products. He takes us through his experience, what it takes to be a successful Category Manager and how Category Marketing can add value to any food & drink business. Watch the podcast here, or if you'd prefer to listen, you can on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this podcast we speak with Tom Hurst, founder of Rockstar Spirits. Rockstar are on a mission to revolutionise the rum category by infusing high quality sipping rum with fruity & caramel flavours.He takes us through his career in the drinks industry before making the move to set up his own business, shares his experience appearing on Dragon's Den and fills us in on what is currently on-trend in the beers, wine & spirits category. Listen to the podcast here or on Apple Podcasts and if you'd prefer to watch, watch it on YouTube! Check out Rockstar Spirits on their website and Amazon and if you're a rum lover, try some for yourself.

In this episode of the FMCG podcast we speak with Charlie Johnson - Senior National Account Manager for Pip & Nut. A really enjoyable video to film, Charlie takes us through her CV and how she found making the career switch from buyer to supplier side. She gives us insights into the morning spreads category and tells us the story of how her and the Pip & Nut team managed national listings with Tesco and how to be successful with the top 4 retailers.

Time for the final video in our 'meet the' series 😢 It's a good one though, we speak with Iain Holburn, Global Customer Manager for Mars (at the time of filming). Iain started as a Customer Manager for Tesco before moving into a Digital Channel Manager and then into a Global Account Manager position working with International Customers. 🌎 Iain shares his experiences within these roles, shares what value it adds to Mars & their customers, and discusses what benefits to your career it can provide - should you be an account manager currently wanting to take on an International challenge. 👊🏻 Since the recording of this video Iain has moved to Assisi pet-care as channel controller. Check out the podcast to learn more about the role of an International Account Manager - you can also watch on YouTube!

Meet the Head of Marketing with Phil Carratt 👋 In this episode of the "meet the" series we speak with Phil, a marketing leader with a huge breadth of experience across Brand Management, Full Marketing mix: Digital & Traditional, and Brand Licensing. 🥐 Phil has worked across businesses such as Princes, CSM and currently Country Choice. Phil has experience both at Brand Director level and Head of Marketing. He gives us insight into what this role looks like, what value it adds to the business and gives advice on how you can become a successful marketeer in private label. 🔎

Today we’re meeting a National Account Manager 🤝 In this episode of Meet the, we speak with Jack Anderson who is a National Account Manager (Commercial Manager) for Candy Kittens. 🍬Jack has great experience in Sales with companies like Coca-Cola, Kepak and Innovative Bites group before joining Candy Kittens. He give us a window in what the day-to-day of a Commercial Manager looks like, what value it adds to the business and how to collaborate with other functions to be successful. 🤔

Meet the Category Controller with Joel Barlow 🔎 In todays episode of "Meet the" we speak with Joel Barlow, Category Controller at Müller UK & Ireland. Joel has a wide breadth of experience in chilled categories of FMCG, starting his career with Greencore before moving to Muller. 🥛 Joel gives us insight into his role, what value it adds to the business and how it ties in together with other functions. He also goes through his favourite things about the role and some of the challenges he might face day-to-day. 💡 Check out the video to understand more about Category Marketing and hear Joel's advice on what makes a good Category Marketeer! 👇🏻

In this episode we speak with Sam Cordwell, the Head of Sales at Mighty Pea. Sam has experience across Category Marketing Management and Sales in nutraceuticals with the likes of Holland & Barrett, Glanbia and Green Origins before joining Mighty as the Head of Sales & Business Development. Sam gives us insight into what the day-to-day of a Head of Sales looks like, the key stakeholders he works closely with both internally & externally, and what "good looks like" if you aspire to be a Head of Sales further in your career. Check out the video to find out more.

It's Time for a Cluckin' Change, Join the Chick*n Rebellion with VFC Foods. In this podcast, Stewart McGuckin the Commercial Director at VFC shares with us his & VFC's story, category insights into the meat free sector and advice for young FMCG talent looking to be successful in commercial.

Motion Nutrition - The No Nonsense Nootropics with Joe Welstead. Motion Nutrition are they make natural organic supplements with the aim to help you stress less, sleep deeper and live happier. 😄 Joe is an ex-professional swimmer so knows what it's like to deal with high pressure mental and physical situations. Now whether you're into sport or not in todays society we all go through high stress environments every week if not every day. 🧠 So where do nootropics come in? Joe explains all and we have some really interesting conversations in this one, check it out below 👇🏻 Spotify & Apple Podcast links will be in the comments too if you would prefer to listen. 🎧 #fmcg #foodandbeverageindustry #podcast #supplements

HERE IT IS - CHOOSING THE RIGHT WINE WITHOUT BOTTLING IT WITH WITH KINGSLAND DRINKS 🍇 Such a fun podcast to film and thoroughly enjoyed having two guests on the show for the first time. In this episode we get into the detail of all things beer, wines and spirits category, what it takes to succeed in marketing in drinks and makes Kingsland Drinks different. 🍷 Featuring Jo Taylorson (Head of Marketing) and Lucy Shanahan Assoc CIPD (Talent Lead) they give a dynamic view from two different functions and insights from their expertise. 💡

The FMCG Podcast Season Two is dropping this week. Back with a bang we’re speaking with Chris Terry who is the General Manager Europe for Nutrabolt. 🎙️ Chris has extensive expertise in the Sports Science and Nutrition category of FMCG. After University Chris secured a role with Glanbia 🏋️ working through different roles across Sales and Marketing, before becoming the Sales Director for the UK. 🏃‍♂️ Chris then took the leap to become Country Manager for the UK for Nutrabolt (Since the recording of the podcast Chris has now become the General Manager for Europe) an American business with a strong established pre-workout brand called C4. His mission: drive explosive growth across the pond in the UK & Europe. 💥

In this episode we talk with the founders of Food Circle Supermarket, James & Paul. Food Circle Supermarket are an eCommerce store that sell overstock products, so you can save money and save food waste. Also being a Yorkshire based business it's a win win for us.This is the one for all you #wastefree hackers - we talk all things circular economy with Food Circle Supermarket.

The long awaited full podcast is here... 🎙️ A great podcast we had loads of fun filming with Josie Morris MBE Managing Director of Woolcool Packaging, something a little bit different than usual but a super interesting topic. 🌎 I first spotted Woolcool's products in a Morrisons Bonfire night box I ordered. Woolcool are leading the way in sustainability in eComerce with their reusable and recyclable temperature controlled packaging for food parcels & pharma packaging. They've worked with the likes of John Lewis, Unilever, Innocent Drinks and Gousto to name a but a couple. 📦 Check out the video on YouTube down below or if you want to listen links for Spotify & Apple will be in the comments. 👇 #eCommerce #packaging #sustainability #podcast

In this video we're talking all things establishing an effective company culture with Julia Darvill the MD of Puratos UK. This is The FMCG Podcast. This is the show where we speak with the leaders of today. Live interviews with the UK’s most talented Marketing, Innovation and Sales experts and Industry Insight leaders. Real conversations on all thing’s food and drink. Real stories on how to cope with the ups and downs of the fast paced FMCG sector, and advice on how to build and shape your career. You’ll be inspired to step out of your comfort zone, develop your leadership skills and make sure that you reach your full professional potential.

MAKING EVERYDAY MAGNIFIQUE WITH ST PIERRE GROUPE - THE NORTH WEST BAKERY ON THE RISE 🥐 The full podcast is here. Had a great time speaking with Paul Baker learning all about St Pierre Groupe, how they're conquering America and making everybody's bakery experience more fun! 🍔 Check out the full podcast on below if you want to watch, Spotify and Apple Podcast links will be in the comments for you listeners ✌️

👨‍🍳 Full Podcast with Neil Nugent is Here 👨‍🍳 We're talking all things innovation and what it takes to suceed in product & recipe development. Neil talks us through his career and his experience going from a chef in kitchens to working with retailers for product development - before setting up Panku Streetfood, which you'll find in selected Asda stores nationwide. 🍙

Eating Lean and Leading with Innovation - A Very Cheesy Story... 🧀 In this episode we're talking all things business, careers and cheese innovation! Featuring Barrie Saxby the Business Unit Director of Eatlean (part of the Joseph Heler Cheese). Barrie has an extensive background in FMCG and Food starting his career with Nestle and since worked in various Sales and Marketing roles with companies such as: Premier Foods, Warburtons and Morphy Richards before his most recent role with EatLean. 🏃‍♂️ Barrie has had the opportunity to get stuck in with some amazing projects, helping EatLean to expand their retail, D2C and Foodservice business - allowing him to bring entrepreneurial flair and build something from the bottom up, in a start-up type way - but in a commercial environment with wider backing and support from the business. 🏭 He tells us all about EatLean, we try the products and he gives advice for commercial FMCG talent looking to develop their leadership potential. Watch the video on YouTube for the best experience to see the visuals of the products – but it’s also a great listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 🎧

In this episode of the FMCG Podcast we speak with Richard Howell the Founder of Marvel FMCG and *chew the fat* about the recruitment industry, and how the experience can be improved for all. This is The FMCG Podcast. This is the show where we speak with the leaders of today. Live interviews with the UK’s most talented Marketing, Innovation and Sales experts and Industry Insight leaders. Real conversations on all thing’s food and drink. Real stories on how to cope with the ups and downs of the fast paced FMCG sector, and advice on how to build and shape your career. You’ll be inspired to step out of your comfort zone, develop your leadership skills and make sure that you reach your full professional potential.

So, here it is - NEW PODCAST DROP - "Driving Excellence in Innovation" - Make sure to follow Newby Groves on LinkedIn for more insights into what Innovation is all about?! Let us know what you think of the podcast - like, subscribe, share and leave a comment on Youtube - good or bad all much appreciated!

What is coming round the corner for #plantpower #protein and #health? What is Spirulina? Is algae best left in the pond or should it be on your plate? Why are more carnivores (like me) buying into plant-power as a wider concept? These are just some of the questions Sam Cordwell and I kick around in the latest #FMCG #Podcast. Thanks for letting me pick your brains Sam. I learnt loads and I'm sure our listeners will too. Such a dynamic part of our industry at the moment! Check out the Green Origins LinkedIn Page and website too, an absolute treasure trove of interesting supplements and health products. I guarantee, you'll learn some cool stuff browsing their content.

The FMCG Podcast EP.3 – Building a Winning Sales Strategy is Here! 🍩We speak with Ben Causon, the Head of Sales for Ginsters (previously with Mars Wrigley), and he speaks with us about all things sales and how to build a successful sales strategy. You’ll be inspired to become a leader in your role and make sure that you reach your full sales potential. 🎓

In this video we're talking with Lisa Rowlinson-Brown, the people director at Symington's LTD on fow to build an authentic company culture and become a leader in all things human resources by having a commercial mindset.

In this episode we're talking all things category and insights with Robin Norton the founder of Grap Business Development. Robin has always had a keen interest in peoples behaviours and why they make certain decisions. After finishing university studying sociology he has had a very successful career in FMCG working for the likes of: Nielse, Dalepak, Greencore and McCain -as well as running Grasp alongside.