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As with any production process, the production of food leads to by-products that are discarded. But are we doing enough to put these products to use and avoid waste?
In this episode of the podcast, recorded live at the Food Matters Live event in Manchester in November 2024, we examine the transformative potential of upcycled food, including its economic, environmental, and societal impact.
What more can governments do the incentivize upcycling in the food industry? How do we get the food industry to work together to help solve the waste issue? And how much waste is too much waste?
We hear from leading experts in this field and learn about some exciting real-world examples of collaboration between businesses, policymakers, and academics.
Upcycling is just one piece of the broader sustainability puzzle, but it is an important one.
Guests:
Alessandro Biraglia, Associate Professor of Marketing, Leeds University
Amanda Oenbring, Chief Executive Officer, Upcycled Food Association
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541: Nutrition and cognitive health - trends and ingredients to watch
Cognitive health is of increasing concern to an ageing population, but what role does nutrition have to play in this vital area?
From memory to mood, cognitive health encompasses a wide range of elements, and there is good evidence that all of these things can be influenced by nutrition.
In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, recorded live at our event in Manchester in November 2024, our panel of experts delves into the world of positive nutrition and cognitive health.
In an environment of increasing consumer awareness and engagement with health and nutrition, cognitive health is an area in which the science and opportunities continue to evolve.
This episode examines the latest trends and functional ingredients shaping the market.
Guests:
Dr Matthew Pontifex, Lecturer in Health Sciences (Dietetics), University of East Anglia
Dr Catarina Rendeiro, Assistant Professor in Nutritional Sciences, University of Birmingham
Andy Thomas, Founder and Chief Executive, BetterYou
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540: Fueling performance: The science of personalised nutrition in sport
Personalised nutrition is transforming the world of sports science, offering groundbreaking insights into how tailored strategies can enhance athletic performance and recovery. But how far has the field come, and what challenges remain?
In this episode of the podcast, recorded live at Food Matters Live in Manchester in November 2024, our panel of experts explores the latest research and practical applications of personalised nutrition in sport.
From the science of nutrigenomics, to the evolving understanding of the gut microbiome, our speakers discuss the technologies and strategies shaping the future of sports nutrition.
They cover advances in genetic testing, biomarker analysis, and wearable tech, and how they relate to questions about reliability, ethical considerations, and real-world implementation.
This episode unpacks the cutting-edge research and collaborative efforts needed to bring personalised nutrition from theory to practice, helping athletes at all levels unlock their full potential.
Guests:
Rob Hobson, Registered Nutritionist
Samantha Abbott, Lecturer, Nottingham Trent University
Emma Fielding, Marketing Communications Specialist, GNT
Gut health, nutrition, and public health are dominating conversations in the food industry, but what are consumers most concerned about in 2025 and beyond?
In this episode of the podcast, recorded live at the Food Matters Live event held in Manchester in November 2024, our panel of experts define the issues and concerns that will be driving the nutrition sector in the years to come.
We explore the latest insights shaping consumer trends and public health strategies, with a particular focus on gut health, women’s health, and the drive for a cleaner, more transparent food system.
From the rise of functional nutrition to the science behind ultra-processed foods, they discuss the changes needed to make healthier choices accessible for everyone.
Guests:
Bertel Haugen, Head of Innovation and Sustainability, Rude Health
Adele Costabile, Professor of Clinical Nutrition and Microbiome, University of Roehampton
Dr Emily Prpa, Company Nutritionist and Science Manager, Yakult
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538: Recap: The big interviews
In this episode we look back at some of the highlights from previous podcasts we have made, focussing on some of the biggest names we have interviewed.
You will hear from journalist and campaigner George Monbiot, the Green Party peer and former party leader Natalie Bennett, Olivia Ferdi who is co-founder of the drinks brand TRIP, and David Nabarro who is a member of the steering committee for the UN Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy, and Finance.
Many of the conversations we re-visit focus on sustainability in the food industry, how are doing and some ideas on how we can improve things.
The Food Matters Live podcast is taking a short break over Chrtistmas, but we will return in January with brand new content for 2025.
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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.
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