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Career Conversations

Meet experts in cooking, mixology, the environment, psychology, branding, social media and more. Join Elisa Roche on her journey learning about the surprisingly varied roles within the food industry that go way beyond the kitchen.

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Sadhbh Moore
24-08-23Podcast / Career Conversations

Cooking in the world’s most challenging environments

Abi Aspen Glencross: 'My career in food'
17-08-23Podcast / Career Conversations

Abi Aspen Glencross: ‘My career in food’

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23-06-23Podcast / Career Conversations

EcoTrophelia – meet the future stars of the food industry

The future of food marketing. A marketeer talks to a member of the public at a food and drink industry event
08-03-23Podcast / Career Conversations

The future of food marketing

A row of students applauding in an auditorium.
01-03-23Podcast / Career Conversations

What’s feeding the future of the nutritionist?

A panel sits on stage discussing the future of new product development
22-02-23Podcast / Career Conversations

What is the future of New Product Development?

Four podcast contributors sat on a stage with a black background, table in front with mics and water glasses
15-02-23Podcast / Career Conversations

Green jobs in a changing world

Will Little, Little's Coffee smiling outside a warehouse door
25-01-23Podcast / Career Conversations

The ingredients for launching a successful coffee brand

Natalia Falagán, Cranfield University
18-01-23Podcast / Career Conversations

How you could help fix the global food system

Charles Michel in chef's whites in a kitchen on a stool
11-01-23Podcast / Career Conversations

Charles Michel – putting the philosophy into food

Max Jamilly, Hoxton Farms, smiling for the camera
04-01-23Podcast / Career Conversations

Meet the man dreaming of a world without industrial farming

Vegan baker Freya Cox in pink apron smiling for the camera
21-12-22Podcast / Career Conversations

Freya Cox – Blazing a trail in vegan baking

Who's involved

Marie Wright

Contributor

Chief Global Flavourist, ADM

I never set out to be a CEO. My ambition was to enjoy what I do and keep growing.

Rachel Auty

Contributor

NPD Controller, Prepared Meals, Greencore

The food industry can be a fantastic place to work. It can be a place where you keep learning your whole life.

Rachel Auty

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