Best Tastehead Podcasts (2024)

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The INCREDIBLE success of THE GUT STUFF | EP:20 Brand New Taste 45:05

2M ago45:05

45:05

Alana and Lisa MacFarlane are the dynamic twins behind ‘The Gut Stuff’, the award-winning brand bringing gut health into the mainstream and educating us about the importance of our body’s 'second brain'. Emerging from their Scottish roots, with (self admittedly) less-than-ideal dietary habits, the sisters have gone on to become champions for the po…

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How GYM KITCHEN has TRANSFORMED the Ready Meals category | EP. 19 Brand New Taste 48:27

4M ago48:27

48:27

Segun Akinwoleola, the brain (and muscles) behind The Gym Kitchen, joins Brandt and Micah to spill the beans on crafting meals that pack a tasty and protein-filled punch. Segun is on a mission to reinvent the face of British ready meals, providing consumers with first and foremost a delicious and convenient meal, that is *actually* nutritious and f…

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Squid Game Special - How we made 10,000 Dalgona Cookies for Netflix | EP. 18 Brand New Taste 39:38

5M ago39:38

39:38

A cookie to die for? Certainly a project to die for! Fortunately, no one was ACTUALLY harmed in the making or consuming of these Squid Game Dalgona cookies, as Brandt and the Tastehead team talk us through one of the most exciting, and challenging development projects yet. As the biggest trending show on Netflix of 2023, you can imagine the excitem…

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How William Kendall went from his Family Farm to Building some of the UK's most well known Brands | EP:17 Brand New Taste 56:14

5M ago56:14

56:14

William Kendall, the mastermind behind some of Britain's most iconic household food and beverage brands (New Covent Garden Soup Company, Green & Black's, Cawston Press) has a talent for turning small beginnings into remarkable success stories. Starting out on his family farm in Suffolk, through to studying law, qualifying as a barrister, moving int…

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Why it's VITAL for PRODUCT and BRAND teams to WORK TOGETHER | EP:16 Brand New Taste 48:34

5M ago48:34

48:34

While a product's taste may be amazing, if its packaging doesn't grab its target audience, it risks staying unnoticed on the shelf. So, how can you ensure that your packaging is as enticing to the eyes as your product is to the taste buds? The challenge lies in effectively translating the taste and narrative of a product into its visual identity, a…

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What is IMPORTANT in a REBRAND? | Brand New Taste 5:35

6M ago5:35

5:35

When approaching a rebrand, understanding your core values and how to communicate them to your consumer is vital. For Isle of Wight Tomatoes, all the amazing work they were doing from pioneering the growth of new, taste-driven tomato varieties to their inherent sustainability credentials was being overlooked. They worked with B&B Studios to look in…

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Leading MARKETING for PRET, GREEN & BLACKS and CAWSTON PRESS - Mark Palmer | EP:15 Brand New Taste 1:07:49

6M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

Mark Palmer has an incredibly impressive CV in food & beverage, heading up the marketing teams at Burger King, Pret, Green & Black’s and now Cawston Press. His journey through the food and beverage industry is a masterclass in adaptability and innovation. From his tenure at the globally renowned quick-service café, Pret A Manger, to founding the UK…

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How JAMES CADBURY Launched TWO Successful CHOCOLATE Start Up Brands | EP:14 Brand New Taste 50:57

6M ago50:57

50:57

With such an iconic name, it’s no surprise that James Cadbury is obsessed with chocolate. As you have probably guessed, James’ great-great-Grandfather was one of the brothers that founded the now illustrious Cadbury’s brand. Growing up just down the road from the legendary Bournville site, James had an early fascination with chocolate from a young …

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The ADVANTAGE of being a NEWCOMER in the FOOD INDUSTRY | Brand New Taste 5:15

7M ago5:15

5:15

Starting a new food or beverage brand can be a daunting task, especially if you have limited experience in the industry. For Zara, founder of Pukpip, this was very much the case, with a background in marketing, she had to quickly pivot into sales to get Pukpip through the door of some of the UK's iconic high street retailers. In this clip, Zara tal…

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How ISLE OF WIGHT TOMATOES Became the LEADING BRAND in it's Category | EP:13 Brand New Taste 46:36

7M ago46:36

46:36

Transforming a commodity food item into a thriving brand is no easy feat, so to see the success that Isle of Wight Tomatoes has had starting from their humble beginnings is all the more impressive 🍅 The UK’s island paradise is headed by Paul Thomas, Co-founder and Managing Director. Starting in the food industry cooking up a storm in Australia, upo…

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Best Bites: Getting Listed in Whole Foods, Planet Organic and Holland & Barrett - Brand New Taste 3:58

7M ago3:58

3:58

In this Best Bite, Mairi and Eliza from Mergulo, plant-based butter, talk us through their journey of getting listed in to Whole Foods, Planet Organic and over 400 Holland & Barrett stores. The share anecdotes and tips from their experience and learning of going from farmers markets in to these retailer chains. If you enjoy this best bite, please c…

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Starting a PLANT-BASED BUTTER revolution! | EP:12 Brand New Taste 40:33

7M ago40:33

40:33

Creating a vegan butter that actually tastes amazing is no small feat, especially when you're committed to using natural whole food ingredients. But guess what? Mairi Hilleary of Mergulo has cracked the code! Now, with listings on the high street at the likes of Whole Foods, Planet Organic, Holland and Barrett, and a host of independent grocers and…

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Best Bites: Understanding the Sugar Levy in the UK beverage category - Brand New Taste 5:35

8M ago5:35

5:35

The government imposed Sugar Levy that came into effect in 2018 changed the face of the sugar-sweetened soft drinks dramatically. Drinks that used added sugar and hit a sugar content of 5% or over would have to pay 18p per litre of drink, and 24p if they surmounted 8%. Listen to Micah talk about how how most brand responded to this, and the reason …

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The 14 BIGGEST MISTAKES that START-UPS Make | EP:11 Brand New Taste 42:12

8M ago42:12

42:12

In this episode the guys are spilling the beans (and a little sauce) on the most common mistakes that they see time and again from new food and drinks brands entering the industry. Brandt and Micah have seen it all – from the good, the bad, to the downright bizarre – and they're here to share their stories and wisdom from the front lines of product…

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How to start a REVOLUTION in the ICE CREAM category | EP:10 Brand New Taste 36:50

8M ago36:50

36:50

In today's episode, we're catching up with Zara Godfrey, the powerhouse behind Pupkip. In the few short months since its launch, Pupkip's chocolate-dipped frozen bananas have turned into a must-have, so much so that they've got a dedicated following. A single weekend had 14,000 people lining up outside Whole Foods just for a taste. Not content with…

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Top Tips From the HEAD OF TASTE at CAWSTON PRESS | EP:9 Brand New Taste 48:11

9M ago48:11

48:11

In a special role reversal, Micah Carr-Hill, normally a co-host of the podcast, joins Brandt as a guest to discuss his role as Head of Taste at Cawston Press. This episode also marks a milestone as it's the first to include video recording, with Micah serving as the guinea pig to test the recording setup (thanks, Micah) which can now be found on ou…

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The AMAZING Story of How TASTY MATES Was Born | EP:8 Brand New Taste 47:45

1y ago47:45

47:45

This episode is an interview with Joe Woolf, co-founder of the vegan gummy brand, Tasty Mates. Joe and Nick were early clients at Tastehead, back in 2019, when they reached out to Brandt and Micah for help in developing a new range of gummies that were plant-based, naturally delicious, and part of a brand that existed to make a positive impact in t…

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Getting a VEGAN STREET FOOD brand in to the Supermarkets | EP:7 Brand New Taste 33:51

1+ y ago33:51

33:51

This episode is an interview with Biff, the co-founder of Biff's Plant Shack. Biff and Brandt have been friends since their days spent flipping burgers at McDonald's as teenagers. Now, over 20 years later, they discuss how those formative years have shaped their careers, especially the plant-based entrepreneurial journey that Biff has been on since…

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Comparing Food Industry Trends in SoCal with the UK | EP:6 Brand New Taste 47:58

1+ y ago47:58

47:58

In a lighter episode, inspired by Brandt's recent trip to California, Micah and Brandt compare some of the current trends and attitudes towards food and drink in the US and UK. Brandt discusses how the coffee culture in the US has evolved along with some of the innovations that are currently emerging. They delve into the hot trend of nootropics and…

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One of the UK's Favourite Drink Experts and his Journey so far | EP:5 Brand New Taste 52:58

1+ y ago52:58

52:58

This episode is an interview with Pritesh Mody. As the founder of Europe's leading pre-batch and bottled cocktail company, World of Zing, and a regular presenter on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch, Pritesh is renowned as one of the UK’s leading drinks experts. Pritesh launched World of Zing in 2014 to bring exciting moments of mixology and cocktail innov…

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Innovation in GUT HEALTH: A Food Developer's Perspective | EP:4 Brand New Taste 48:46

1+ y ago48:46

48:46

Micah and Brandt discuss all things gut health, and the increasing focus and attention it is receiving in food and beverage products. The conversation covers an introduction to gut health, why it's so important in modern times, new studies and scientific data, current products targeting gut health and what the future holds. Disclaimer: none of the …

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How GREEN & BLACK's Became the first ORGANIC & FAIRTRADE chocolate | EP:3 Brand New Taste 39:14

2y ago39:14

39:14

This episode is an interview with Jo Fairley, one of the UK's leading female entrepreneurs, most famously known as the Co-Founder of the premium chocolate brand, Green & Blacks. In this episode, Brandt interviews Jo on the early days of Green & Black’s, the role that innovation played in the business, how to grow a premium brand in a recession, and…

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Choosing The Best Flavours For Food And Beverage Products | EP:2 Brand New Taste 25:30

2y ago25:30

25:30

How do you go about choosing the best flavours for products? When should you stick with the classics, and when should you be a little more creative? Do you even need to add a flavour? Brandt and Micah discuss these questions and more, along with insights in to the surprising best-selling flavour at Cawston Press, some Green & Black’s flavours that …

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How TASTE EXPERTS Develop and Taste Food and Beverage Products | EP:1 Brand New Taste 35:57

2y ago35:57

35:57

Considering that taste is one of the most important factors for any food or beverage product, it’s often surprising how little training the decision makers at F&B brands have in this area. In our first episode, Micah and Brandt discuss the difference between taste vs flavour, not-so-supertasters, trigeminal effects and how (and how not) to approach…

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The INCREDIBLE success of THE GUT STUFF | EP:20 Brand New Taste 45:05

1
How GYM KITCHEN has TRANSFORMED the Ready Meals category | EP. 19 Brand New Taste 48:27

1
Squid Game Special - How we made 10,000 Dalgona Cookies for Netflix | EP. 18 Brand New Taste 39:38

1
How William Kendall went from his Family Farm to Building some of the UK's most well known Brands | EP:17 Brand New Taste 56:14

1
Why it's VITAL for PRODUCT and BRAND teams to WORK TOGETHER | EP:16 Brand New Taste 48:34

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What is IMPORTANT in a REBRAND? | Brand New Taste 5:35

1
Leading MARKETING for PRET, GREEN & BLACKS and CAWSTON PRESS - Mark Palmer | EP:15 Brand New Taste 1:07:49

1
How JAMES CADBURY Launched TWO Successful CHOCOLATE Start Up Brands | EP:14 Brand New Taste 50:57

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The ADVANTAGE of being a NEWCOMER in the FOOD INDUSTRY | Brand New Taste 5:15

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How ISLE OF WIGHT TOMATOES Became the LEADING BRAND in it's Category | EP:13 Brand New Taste 46:36

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Best Bites: Getting Listed in Whole Foods, Planet Organic and Holland & Barrett - Brand New Taste 3:58

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Starting a PLANT-BASED BUTTER revolution! | EP:12 Brand New Taste 40:33

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Best Bites: Understanding the Sugar Levy in the UK beverage category - Brand New Taste 5:35

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The 14 BIGGEST MISTAKES that START-UPS Make | EP:11 Brand New Taste 42:12

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How to start a REVOLUTION in the ICE CREAM category | EP:10 Brand New Taste 36:50

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Top Tips From the HEAD OF TASTE at CAWSTON PRESS | EP:9 Brand New Taste 48:11

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The AMAZING Story of How TASTY MATES Was Born | EP:8 Brand New Taste 47:45

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Getting a VEGAN STREET FOOD brand in to the Supermarkets | EP:7 Brand New Taste 33:51

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Comparing Food Industry Trends in SoCal with the UK | EP:6 Brand New Taste 47:58

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One of the UK's Favourite Drink Experts and his Journey so far | EP:5 Brand New Taste 52:58

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Innovation in GUT HEALTH: A Food Developer's Perspective | EP:4 Brand New Taste 48:46

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How GREEN & BLACK's Became the first ORGANIC & FAIRTRADE chocolate | EP:3 Brand New Taste 39:14

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Choosing The Best Flavours For Food And Beverage Products | EP:2 Brand New Taste 25:30

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How TASTE EXPERTS Develop and Taste Food and Beverage Products | EP:1 Brand New Taste 35:57

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