The Innovate Podcast

E09: Becoming an Effective Negotiator, with Darren A Smith from MBM

The last of series 1! Episode 9 of the Innovate Podcast features CEO of Making Business Matter Ltd, Darren A Smith. Having had extensive experience working as a buyer at big retailers, to now managing his own business providing soft skills training, Darren brings his insights to discuss the key principles to becoming an effective negotiator for win-win outcomes.

E08: Innovation in Private Label, with Paul Stainton from IPLC

Episode 8 of the Innovate Podcast features IPLC Partner, Paul Stainton. Having had extensive experience working for large retailers, including being the first UK buyer for Aldi, Paul brings his insights to discuss the growth opportunities innovation can bring to the Private Label sector. 

E07: The Future of the Plant-Based Industry, with Indy Kaur

Episode 7 of the Innovate Podcast features founder and CEO of consultancy Plant Futures, Indy Kaur. Listen to Indy’s perspective on the innovative plant-based sector as it stands today, opportunities and challenges for success, and how innovation can fuel future growth.

E06: Growing a Successful Challenger Brand, with One Planet Pizza Founders

Episode 6 of the Innovate Podcast features the founders of One Planet Pizza, and father-son duo Mike & Joe Hill. Listen to the intriguing story of this creative challenger brand in growing their product in a saturated market, and hear about their journey to becoming known as the best-tasting vegan pizza on the market.

E05: Product Innovation in Retail with Neil Nugent

Episode 5 of the Innovate Podcast features Panku Foods Founder, Neil Nugent. Having worked at many major retailers, Neil discusses his insights into innovation in the industry, including how to make it more successful, and the impact of recent challenges like the cost-of-living crisis and HFSS food restrictions.

E04: Product Innovation with April Preston from Holland & Barrett

Episode 4 of the Innovate Podcast features Holland & Barrett Global Product Director, April Preston. Having had multiple roles across the food industry, April brings her wealth of experience to discuss the cost-of-living crisis, plant-based sector, and the importance of being focused on solving problems for consumers.

EO3: Keeping the Consumer at the Heart of Innovation

Episode 3 of the Innovate Podcast features Iceland Head of Development, David Lennox. Listen to David’s take on innovation during the cost-of-living crisis, the application of technology to the development process, and the importance of keeping the consumer at the heart of all decisions.

E02: Behavioural Science applied to Product Innovation

Episode 2 of the Innovate Podcast features Richard Shotton, author of the bestselling ‘The Choice Factory’. Richard discusses the intriguing application of Behavioural Science to Product Innovation, from common biases that influence purchasing decisions, to applications in situations like the cost-of-living crisis.

E01: Product Innovation with Emma Beale from Waitrose

Listen to Episode 1 from the Innovate Podcast, featuring Waitrose Head of Product Innovation, Emma Beale. Listen to Emma’s take on the cost of living crises, the future of the plant-based sector, and how to make product innovation successful.