Food Matters Live Podcast
Welcome to the Food Matters Live podcast – where we showcase the innovations, the big ideas, and the visionaries in the food industry.
We dig deep, we look to the future and the past, and we question everything we think we know about food.
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We dig deep, we look to the future and the past, and we question everything we think we know about food.
Hit subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode.
And find out how you can join the conversation on our website foodmatterslive.com.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 510
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
493: Precision fermentation and animal-free dairy
Traditionally used to make products like vitamins, precision fermentation has been gaining popularity as an alternative way to produce dairy.
It harnesses the power of microorganisms and can be used…
It harnesses the power of microorganisms and can be used…
00:33:00 |
Mon 05 Feb 2024
493: What can we expect from personalised nutriton?
Personalised nutrition is big business, and it is forecast to get even bigger in the coming years.
Some estimate that the sector will be worth between $15-$25bn before the end of the decade.
So wha…
Some estimate that the sector will be worth between $15-$25bn before the end of the decade.
So wha…
00:41:02 |
Mon 29 Jan 2024
492: The big questions about fortification
For about a century we have been fortifying some of our foods.
It has been seen as a powerful tool in the world of nutrition, where essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients are added to foods to …
It has been seen as a powerful tool in the world of nutrition, where essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients are added to foods to …
00:31:57 |
Mon 22 Jan 2024
491: We become what we eat, and so does the planet
There is no doubt that a shift towards healthier and more sustainable diets presents enormous opportunities for the food industry.
But it also throws up a whole host of challenges, many of which the…
But it also throws up a whole host of challenges, many of which the…
00:36:22 |
Mon 15 Jan 2024
490: Innovations in ingredients and processing provide the key
In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, we focus on the role innovation in ingredients has to play in creating a more sustainable global food system.
The demand for plant based and vegan i…
The demand for plant based and vegan i…
00:48:01 |
Mon 08 Jan 2024
489: Brilliant blueberries? Here's what the science says
In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, we explore the nutritional powerhouses that are blueberries.
Aside from being delicious, it is claimed blueberries pack an incredible punch when it …
Aside from being delicious, it is claimed blueberries pack an incredible punch when it …
00:36:39 |
Wed 03 Jan 2024
488: What mainstreaming sustainable food consumption looks like
Sustainability is a huge concern for the food industry, it is fair to say it has moved well beyond being a buzz word.
But to what extent do sustainability, a healthy diet and affordability matter to…
But to what extent do sustainability, a healthy diet and affordability matter to…
00:50:44 |
Mon 18 Dec 2023
487: How to equip farmers for a sustainable future
Sustainability is at the heart of so much of the food sector, with discussions often focusing on manufacturing processes, food waste, and meat and dairy alternatives.
But the most difficult sustaina…
But the most difficult sustaina…
00:28:52 |
Mon 11 Dec 2023
486: The business case for sustainable food across the supply chain
In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, we look at the economics of creating a more sustainable food system.
Sustainability is front of mind for most businesses in the sector, but has the …
Sustainability is front of mind for most businesses in the sector, but has the …
00:40:32 |
Mon 04 Dec 2023
485: Molecular farming - how transformative could it be?
In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of molecular farming.
Also known as biofarming, it is redefining the way we produce essential proteins, pharmaceu…
Also known as biofarming, it is redefining the way we produce essential proteins, pharmaceu…
00:34:31 |
Mon 27 Nov 2023
484: The endurance elixir? How collagen may redefine athletic limits
When it comes to physical performance, increasing endurance is of huge concern to many athletes.
In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, made in partnership with GELITA, we take a closer l…
In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, made in partnership with GELITA, we take a closer l…
00:20:35 |
Mon 20 Nov 2023
483: Making an impact: learning from global innovators
There are few industries as innovative as the food sector, and few facing quite so many challenges.
Global political turmoil, a growing population, and the climate crisis are once again pushing the …
Global political turmoil, a growing population, and the climate crisis are once again pushing the …
00:42:18 |
Mon 13 Nov 2023
482: Exploring new approaches to gut health in athletes
Gut health is of growing concern for many people, but for athletes it can be of vital importance, and there are some very specific issues.
Problems in this area are common among the physically activ…
Problems in this area are common among the physically activ…
00:27:42 |
Thu 09 Nov 2023
481: The taste (and texture) of the future of food
How is consumer demand shaping the future of the food industry?
It is a question that is almost constantly being asked by companies, entrepreneurs and staff across the world, in what is a hugely com…
It is a question that is almost constantly being asked by companies, entrepreneurs and staff across the world, in what is a hugely com…
00:26:38 |
Mon 06 Nov 2023
480: Tetra Pak Index 2023: The future of health and nutrition
In a world full of uncertainty, a little knowledge can get you so far, but in-depth understanding can really make the difference.
Consumers and the food industry itself have been through monumental …
Consumers and the food industry itself have been through monumental …
00:26:47 |
Wed 01 Nov 2023
479: Bridging the fibre gap
There is a global dietary problem that needs addressing, and it is called ‘the fibre gap’.
Put simply, it is the difference between how much fibre we should be consuming (roughly 30 grams per day) a…
Put simply, it is the difference between how much fibre we should be consuming (roughly 30 grams per day) a…
00:33:28 |
Wed 25 Oct 2023
478: Low energy availability - and how to combat it
In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, we dive deep into the critical topic of fuelling the bodies of athletes, with a particular focus on female athletes.
In previous episodes, we have …
In previous episodes, we have …
00:31:45 |
Mon 23 Oct 2023
477: Can (re)formulation save us?
The food landscape is undergoing huge change, with one of the main driving forces being a pursuit of more sustainable solutions.
One key area of focus is reformulation - can we use different ingredi…
One key area of focus is reformulation - can we use different ingredi…
00:45:01 |
Mon 16 Oct 2023
476: Exploring the link between gut health and obesity
By now, you are probably aware of just how important the gut microbiome is.
Studies have linked it to playing a role in supporting the immune system, brain health and metabolism.
Now, new research…
Studies have linked it to playing a role in supporting the immune system, brain health and metabolism.
Now, new research…
00:47:09 |
Mon 09 Oct 2023
475: Semaglutide - a game-changer for the obesity crisis?
In England, more people living with obesity will soon have access to the latest weight loss drugs following the announcement of a £40 million two-year pilot scheme.
It comes after NICE, the organisa…
It comes after NICE, the organisa…
00:47:24 |
Mon 02 Oct 2023
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