FoodBev.com Podcast

Following 365 Markets' acquisition of Cantaloupe, FoodBev Media's Melissa Bradshaw speaks to Michael Wood, product management senior manager at 365 Retail Markets, to find out how the company is adapting unattended retail innovation to meet different regional and customer needs.

Topics covered include new age verification approaches, AI-powered vision coolers and freezers, improving unattended coffee, and adapting smart stores and payment experiences for different spaces and regions.

Listen on to find out more.

FoodBev's Leah Smith shares some of the highlights from Food Ingredients Europe 2025 in this exclusive podcast, featuring soundbites from: Carbery, EPI Ingredients, Arla Foods Ingredients, HTBA, Tirlan, Meala FoodTech, ADM and MartinoRossi.

Sit back, relax and listen to what this year's exhibitors had to say about their latest innovations showcased, and the big trends driving product development this year.

Find out more in our in-depth written review here: https://www.foodbev.com/post301/food-ingredients-europe-2025-in-review

In this podcast, Melissa Bradshaw, deputy editor at FoodBev, speaks with Pierre-François Langlois, Sidel's director for product management, about the company's latest EvoBlow Laser technology for PET packaging performance.

Sidel's latest technology promises to enhance efficiency, sustainability and design flexibility in the
production of PET and recycled PET (rPET) packaging.

Historically, halogen technology has dominated the PET packaging market, but its limitations have
become increasingly apparent. EvoBlow Laser addresses these challenges by employing precision
heating through up to 36 heating lines, compared to the eight zones used in traditional methods.

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In this podcast, FoodBev speaks with Soraya Testouri, inside sales and marketing at Meurens about the future of chocolate.

From payments to convenience to experience, today's consumers expect more. In this episode, Adam Stockwell, vice president of sales (UK) for 365 Retail Markets, explains how the PicoCooler Vision is bridging the gap between traditional vending and modern retail expectations.

Hello, and welcome to the ninth episode of our Crunchtime podcast series. 

In this episode, we're diving into the digital transformation of the food and beverage industry – and what it really means for food safety.

With automation and AI on the rise, the potential to reduce waste, boost efficiency and respond to food safety risks in real time is greater than ever. But what does it take to actually implement these tools on the ground – and where should manufacturers even begin?

FoodBev Media's news reporter and digital news editor of Refreshment, Rafaela Sousa, is jo...

Hello, and welcome to the eighth episode of our Crunchtime podcast series. 

This time, we're exploring the impact of the C-Label, for cell-cultivated foods, and the F-Label, for foods made with precision fermentation and other advanced biotech fermentation methods, on the food and beverage industry.

These new labels have been introduced by V-Label, the globally recognised certification for vegan and vegetarian products, in recognition of the rapidly advancing food-tech landscape. 

FoodBev Media's deputy editor and editor of The Plant Base, Melissa Bradshaw, joins head of V-Label Switzerland, Lubo Yotov, to discuss the significance of...

Welcome to the seventh episode of Crunchtime, an interactive podcast series where you choose the topics and we bring the experts. In this episode, we dive into weight loss management, with the spotlight on a key topic: 'Weight loss drugs: A new solution to the obesity crisis or disaster waiting to happen?'.

Welcome to this FoodBev Media podcast. Today, we're joined by Fabrizio Tardioli, global marketing director of processed food at Diversey F&B, to discuss a critical issue facing the food processing industry: Listeria contamination.

Welcome to The Plant Base's Veganuary Sessions podcast series in celebration of the annual Veganuary movement. Melissa Bradshaw, editor of The Plant Base, hosts this special themed series featuring conversations with special guests from across the plant-based food and beverage industry.

We're rounding off the 2025 series with part two of our panel discussion on 'The state of the industry,' where we delve deeper into how consumer purchases are evolving, specific issues for the industry to address such as price parity, and how brands can stay resilient in the face of financial challenges.

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Welcome to the sixth episode of Crunchtime, an interactive podcast series where you choose the topics and we bring the experts. In this episode, we explore gender equality, with the spotlight on a key topic: 'Creating an inclusive culture in food and beverage companies'.

Welcome to The Plant Base's Veganuary Sessions podcast series in celebration of the annual Veganuary movement. Melissa Bradshaw, editor of The Plant Base, hosts this special themed series featuring conversations with special guests from across the plant-based food and beverage industry.

This time, we're joined by a panel of expert guests to discuss the state of the plant-based industry and some of the challenges currently faced by businesses in the sector.

In part one of this special two-part session, we discuss how the market is faring generally, what's behind some of...

Welcome to The Plant Base's Veganuary Sessions podcast series, returning for January 2025 in celebration of the annual Veganuary movement.

Melissa Bradshaw, editor of The Plant Base, hosts this special themed series featuring conversations with special guests from across the plant-based food and beverage industry.

In our first episode of the year, Melissa speaks with Mark Cuddigan, CEO of British meat alternatives brand, This. They discuss what the plant-based food and beverage industry needs, where the opportunities are, and what's next for This as it starts the year with a brand refresh...

In this latest podcast with FoodBev's Jake Targett, Arik Kaufman, CEO & co-founder of Steakholder Foods, explore the cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of food production. Steakholder Foods is making waves with their industrial-scale 3D-printing technology, designed to meet the evolving needs of food manufacturers and set a new standard in the industry.

Welcome to the fifth episode of Crunchtime, an interactive podcast series where you choose the topics and we bring the experts. In this episode, we explore cocoa, with the spotlight on a key topic: 'Sustainable sourcing within the cocoa supply chain'.

Consumer awareness of health and wellbeing has soared in recent years.

In this podcast with FoodBev's Siân Yates – DSM-Firmenich's global head of health benefits and solutions – Martin Mei, explores why its no longer just about removing the 'bad' but also about adding the 'good' to what we eat and drink.

Martin discusses DSM-Firmenich's role in addressing widespread vitamin and mineral deficiencies worldwide, highlighting nutrient blends that meet manufacturers' needs while satisfying consumer demands. The podcast features key solutions such as DSM-Firmenich's life's Omega range and its award-winning Vertis Canol...

Welcome to the fourth episode of Crunchtime, an interactive podcast series where you choose the topics and we bring the experts. In this episode, we dive into food allergies, with the spotlight on a key topic: 'Building consumer trust through food allergen labelling and information'.

In this FoodBev Media podcast, Sian Yates sits down with Serena Aboutboul, head of nutrition at Nestlé, to explore an essential yet often overlooked topic – women's health and nutrition.

Welcome to the third episode of Crunchtime, an interactive podcast series where you choose the topics and we bring the experts. In this episode, we explore the broadening appeal of active/sports nutrition products. Join us for an insightful deep dive into the opportunities and challenges currently faced by this rapidly growing sector!

Welcome to the second episode of Crunchtime, an interactive podcast series where you choose the topics and we bring the experts. In this episode, we dive into the crucial issue of F&B fraud, focusing on 'Digital technologies to prevent fraud and counterfeit activity in the F&B sector'. Expect a candid discussion filled with insights into food and beverage fraud and how it can be prevented in our second episode!

The 2024 IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo, held from July 14-17 at Chicago's McCormick Place, attracted over 17,000 food science professionals. With the theme 'Collaboration + Innovation: How Can Food Science and Technology Transform the Food System?', the event showcased groundbreaking advancements in the industry.

Listen to our latest FoodBev.com podcast, where we talk to industry professionals on the latest trends at this year's IFT FIRST. Discover what the leading manufacturers, ingredient suppliers and foodtech startups were showcasing.

A special thanks to Blommer Chocolate, Givaudan, The Every Company, ICL, TurtleTree, Caldic, Lallemand, Chinova Bioworks and...

Welcome to the first-ever episode of Crunchtime, an interactive podcast series where you choose the topics and we bring the experts. In our debut episode, we dive into the start-up ecosystem with the spotlight on a key topic: 'How to remain competitive in the start-up space'. Expect a candid discussion filled with insights and actionable, practical advice in our first episode! 

Welcome to The Plant Base's first-ever Veganuary Sessions podcast series, in celebration of the annual movement co-founded by Matthew Glover and Jane Land over a decade ago, encouraging consumers to adopt a vegan lifestyle for January and beyond. 

Melissa Bradshaw, editor of The Plant Base magazine, hosts this special themed series featuring conversations with special guests from within the plant-based food and beverage industry, as well as members of our editorial team here at FoodBev Media.

In this final episode, the FoodBev Media editorial team rounds up their favourite of the Veganuary launches for 2024, including n...

FoodBev Media's Melissa Bradshaw rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including: Compass Group to acquire CH&CO in £475m deal; IFF partners with Bellona to restore Norway's seaweed forests; ADM names interim CFO amid ongoing investigation; and more.

Welcome to The Plant Base's first-ever Veganuary Sessions podcast series, in celebration of the annual movement co-founded by Matthew Glover and Jane Land over a decade ago, encouraging consumers to adopt a vegan lifestyle for January and beyond. 

Melissa Bradshaw, editor of The Plant Base magazine, hosts this special themed series featuring conversations with special guests from within the plant-based food and beverage industry, as well as members of our editorial team here at FoodBev Media.

In this episode, Melissa speaks with Parm Bains, co-founder of the vegan ready meal brand Shicken, and Martin Holden-White, f...

FoodBev Media's David Echevarría rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including Diageo settles racism dispute with Diddy; Mars opens $42m snack-focused R&D facility in Chicago; Imagindairy acquires new facility, announces manufacturing milestone; and more.

Welcome to The Plant Base's first-ever Veganuary Sessions podcast series, in celebration of the annual movement co-founded by Matthew Glover and Jane Land over a decade ago, encouraging consumers to adopt a vegan lifestyle for January and beyond. 

Melissa Bradshaw, editor of The Plant Base magazine, hosts this special themed series featuring conversations with special guests from within the plant-based food and beverage industry, as well as members of our editorial team here at FoodBev Media.

In this episode, Melissa speaks with FoodBev Media's editorial director and editor of FoodBev magazine, Siân Yates, for a...

South Korean parliament passes bill to ban dog meat trade; Vegan Food Group emerges as powerhouse in plant-based food industry; Bottled water contains hundreds of thousands of invisible microplastic particles, study finds; and more.

Welcome to The Plant Base's first-ever Veganuary Sessions podcast series, in celebration of the annual movement co-founded by Matthew Glover and Jane Land over a decade ago, encouraging consumers to adopt a vegan lifestyle for January and beyond. 

Melissa Bradshaw, editor of The Plant Base magazine, hosts this special themed series featuring conversations with special guests from within the plant-based food and beverage industry, as well as members of our editorial team here at FoodBev Media.

In this first episode, Melissa speaks with Matthew Glover to discuss the beginnings of the Veganuary movement as well a...

Platinum Equity to buy Horizon Organic and Wallaby from Danone; Nongfu Spring to invest $700m in new facility; Research highlights growing popularity of low- and no-alcohol alternatives; and more

FoodBev Media's Rafaela Sousa rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including Chr. Hansen, Novozymes merger approved, Kerry to acquire lactase enzyme business; UAE's first brewery to open in Abu Dhabi; and more.

FoodBev Media's David Echevarría rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including Global dairy companies join alliance to cut methane at COP28; Nestlé to invest $1.2bn in Brazil; EG Group to sell all of its KFC franchise restaurants; and more

Food Ingredients Europe 2023: In review. Whilst walking the FiE halls, FoodBev spoke with some of the biggest F&B companies to discuss the event and their trend predictions for 2024. Listen to some of the major players' voices here.

FoodBev Media's Melissa Bradshaw rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including: 7-Eleven International to acquire 7-Eleven Australia for AUD $1.71bn; Müller to sell Milk & More to Freshways Group; Research: Raising frozen food temperature by three degrees can slash carbon emissions; and more.

FoodBev Media's David Echevarría rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including CCEP and AEV sign agreement to buy Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines; Givaudan and Thimus use neuroscience to better understand consumer preference; Danone and Global Methane Hub partner to accelerate methane reduction and more.

FoodBev Media's Rafaela Sousa rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including: Unilever shares reformulation patents to combat freezer emissions in the ice cream sector; 'World-first' alternative seafood association launched; Mars acquires British confectionery brand Hotel Chocolat for £534m; and more.

FoodBev Media's Melissa Bradshaw rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including: Ahold Delhaize USA to sell FreshDirect to Getir; Complaint filed against F&B giants for 'misleading' recycling claims; Post Holdings' president and CEO to take medical leave of absence; and more.

FoodBev Media's Phoebe Fraser rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including: Asda completes £2bn EG Group acquisition; Treasury Wine Estates acquires Daou Vineyards for $900m; Keurig Dr Pepper to distribute Electrolit in the US; and more.

FoodBev Media's Siân Yates rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including: Ukraine says Black Sea corridor is working after suspension claims; Nestlé to close baby formula plant in Ireland, risks 540 jobs; Nichols announces changes to board; and more. 

FoodBev Media's David Echevarría rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including: A2 Milk and Synlait Milk enter Arbitration; Newly Weds Foods to be bought by Redwood Holdings for $4bn – Reuters; EU set to ban products made with forced labour; and more.