Agrifood for Thought

Episode 28 - M&A in the Global Agri-Food Industry - April 2025 Overview by Expana
Expana presents Agri-Food for Thought, the podcast series for agriculture and food professionals.M&A in the global agri-food industry is an ongoing and very regular trend. Although many companies are hitting the brakes on M&A as they face tariffs and market uncertainty, hundreds of deals continue to take place each month.On today's episode of Agri-Food for Thought, we showcase selected mergers and acquisitions in the agri-food sector that took place in April 2025.This episode is hosted by Simon Duke, Managing Editor - EMEA.

Episode 27 - VIV Asia, a Mirror of APAC Market Sentiment? Feat. Lydia Ma & Fei Thompson by Expana
Expana presents Agri-Food for Thought, the podcast series for agriculture and food professionals.On today's episode of Agri-Food for Thought, we discuss market sentiment picked up at VIV Asia 2025, a leading trade show for the feed-to-food industry in Asia. Held from March 12-14 in Bangkok, the event drew top agri-food industry leaders, innovators, and key decision-makers from around the world. It was a showcase for innovation in animal protein production, processing, and packaging, as well as in animal nutrition.Representing Expana at this event were Fei Thompson, staff writer and journalist, and Lydia Ma, feed additives market reporter for Asia. Together they reported news live from Bangkok, gathered key intelligence from market players, and were able to get a feeling of market sentiment, not only from Asia-Pacific businesses, but also from Chinese operators who were numerous to attend VIV Asia.

Episode 26 - M&A in the Global Agri-Food Industry - March 2025 Overview by Expana
Expana presents Agri-Food for Thought, the podcast series for agriculture and food professionals.M&A in the global agri-food industry is an ongoing and very regular trend. Although many companies are putting the brakes on M&A as they face tariffs and market uncertainty, hundreds of deals continue to take place each month.On today's episode of Agri-Food for Thought, we showcase selected mergers and acquisitions in the agri-food sector that took place in March 2025.This episode is hosted by Simon Duke, Managing Editor - EMEA.

Just in time for March Madness, Jamie sits down with chicken market analyst, Matt Busardo, to dissect the driving forces behind this consumer-favorite category.

Episode 24 - M&A in the Global Agri-Food Industry - February 2025 Overview by Expana
Expana presents Agri-Food for Thought, the podcast series for agriculture and food professionals.On today's episode of Agri-Food for Thought, we showcase selected mergers and acquisitions in the agri-food sector that took place in February 2025.M&A in the global agri-food industry is an ongoing and very regular trend. Hundreds if not thousands of deals take place each month. This episode will hopefully give you an idea of some of the main M&A activity that took place last month.The idea is not to give you a full list of food industry M&A but rather divide into segments and cover the 23 commodity categories we have on Expana, by focussing on the selected deals which we think stand out from the mass and are worth bearing in mind.

Episode 23 - Looking Back at Agri-Food Europe & WFA, feat. Thess Mostoles by Expana
Expana presents Agri-Food for Thought, the podcast series for agriculture and food professionals.Last week, Expana hosted its inaugural European content-driven event under the new brand identity, Agri-Food Europe 2025. Held at the Okura Hotel in Amsterdam, the event brought together approximately 300 guests and followed a dedicated day focused on Women in Food & Agriculture.Feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the event’s strong organization, high-quality speakers, and comprehensive news coverage. Many also valued the opportunity to experience the interconnectedness of the various agri-food industries represented in the room.In the latest episode of Agri-Food for Thought, Thess Mostoles, editor and lead reporter on European and global animal protein markets, shares key insights from the event. Having reported directly from Amsterdam, she reflects on the wealth of information and discussions that emerged from this highly productive gathering.

Episode 22 - The Road to Amsterdam and Agri-Food Europe 2025, feat. Olympia Theocharous by Expana
Expana presents Agri-Food for Thought, the podcast series for agriculture and food professionals.Next month, Agri-Food Europe 2025, Expana’s first European content-driven event, is taking place in Amsterdam (February 25-27).With ongoing challenges like disruptive weather, animal diseases, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions, 2025 is already proving to be a complex year. The uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s trade policies and potential tariffs adds another layer of concern. As we navigate these short-term hurdles, Agri-Food Europe 2025 will offer a valuable opportunity to take a step back, think long-term, and adapt corporate strategies accordingly.On today’s episode of Agri-Food for Thought, we speak to Olympia Theocharous, Expana’s Content Director for Events, about what to expect at the event.

Main topics in the agri-food space as we begin 2025
Expana presents Agri-Food for Thought, the podcast series for agriculture and food professionals.In this episode we look at geopolitics, tariffs, and regulations; supply chain issues and logistics; tackling extreme weather and the environmental impact of production; as well as demand from health-conscious consumers. 2025 promises to be another year of challenges.

Episode 20 - Christmas Food Trends by Expana
In this episode, we look at the cost of commodities for Christmas Dinner 2024. Featuring special guests from the beef and cattle sector, analyzing trends in this key category as we head into the new year. From Jamie and Simon, thank you to all our listeners for joining us in 2024, we can't wait to show you what we have in store for 2025!

Episode 19: Produce Markets Exposed to Extreme Weather, Volatility, and Political Unrest, feat. Ibi Idoniboye by Expana
Expana presents Agri-Food for Thought, the podcast series for agriculture and food professionals.Agri-Food for Thought covers the latest news in food and agricu​lture. Listen now as Simon and special guest Ibi Idoniboye, from the Expana EMEA newsroom, discuss the Produce category, which is one of Expana's expansion categories. In this category, we regroup dried fruit, fresh fruit and juices, herbs and spices, nuts, and seeds. It’s a vast category and truly global in nature, and yet so exposed to disruptive weather, market volatility, and political unrest.