In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of British Food, exploring the vital connections between local sourcing, food security, and community integration. Host Derek Wright is joined by Nigel Murray, the managing director of Booths supermarket, who shares valuable insights from his extensive experience in the food industry. The episode opens with a monthly update from our resident farmer, Sam, who provides a glimpse into the challenges faced by farmers, including the importance of irrigation and the impact of weather on crop maintenance.

We finish with Ben Bartlett's seasonal tips and tricks.

** both Sam and Ben's pieces were recorded in August **

Booths - https://www.booths.co.uk/

Join Graeme Collie, Ian Nottage, Jon Hammond, Jose Souto and Colin Wheeler-James for a second episode of ‘Get Seasonal‘ a special series which compliments our usual podcast.

in this episode, find out how to make the most of the summer season.

In this episode, we hear from our Resident Farmer, Sam before diving into a conversation from when our host, Derek met Ben Ebbrell, Co-Founder of Sorted Food to discuss how important and impactful food education could be.

Love British Food - www.lovebritishfood.co.uk

Sorted Food -

• main website - www.sortedfood.com
• Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/sortedfood

Sam / Malbro Farms

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Malbro-Farms-Ltd/100085554746155/?_rdr
• Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@malbrofarms
• Sam's TIkTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sammall10

Mentioned in this episode

CLINK - https://theclinkcharity.org/

The Country Trust - https://countrytrust.org.uk/

Special Edition Episode

In this special edition of the Love British Food Podcast, we're learning how to 'Get Seasonal!'

The Get Seasonal episodes will be hosted by Graeme Collie and Ian Nottage as an extra look into the seasonality of the food industry

These special edition episodes will be released throughout the year as the seasons change and will live alongside our main Love British Food podcasts on our feed.

In this episode, host Derek Wright sits down with Matthew Hitchen from Trevor’s Food Service, a family-run wholesaler based in Blackpool, to chat about the challenges and triumphs of supplying fresh, local produce and quality goods to businesses across the North West.

But before we get to the warehouse floor, we kick things off with an update from our resident farmer Sam Mallinson of Malbro Farms, who shares what’s happening in the fields this season

We wrap things up with Ben Bartlett, our seasonal food expert — who brings you the latest in what's fresh and tasty right now, plus his recipe of the month you won’t want to miss.

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**Links & Mentions:**

Trevor’s Food Service –(https://www.trevors.org

- **Malbro Farms** – www.malbrofarms.co.uk

- **Ben Bartlett (BBQ Ben)** – https://www.bbqben.co.uk

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Welcome back to the Love British Food Podcast!

After a short time away, we're excited to continue sharing inspirational stories from passionate people who, to put it simply Love British Food!

Welcome to our Christmas 2024 episode of the Love British Food podcast!

Join us as we chat with Richard Tomlinson from Turkey Time in Lancashire, who shares the meticulous process of raising turkeys for the big day. Our resident farmer, Sam, also updates us on the bustling activities at Malbro Farms during this busy time of year.

We also have a special Christmas message from Alexia Robinson, the founder of Love British Food, reflecting on a successful year and exciting plans for the future. Plus, Ben Bartlett shares a delicious Christmas recipe to inspire your holiday cooking.

Sam Mallinson/Malbro Farms

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=malbro%20farms

https://malbrofarms.com/

https://www.tiktok.com/@sammall10

Richard Tomlinson/It's Turkey Time

https://www.itsturkeytime.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/itsturkeytime.co.uk

Ben's Recipe

https://www.lovebritishfood.co.uk/recipes-ambassadors/ambassadors-glazed-cranberry-thyme-turkey%20breast%20steaks%20recipe

Chapters

00:00 Love British Food podcast celebrates the Christmas period with food tips and recipes

01:26 Resident Farmer Sam Mallinson's update

04:40 It's Turkey Time

08:38 Bird Flu and it's devastating effects

11:41 ItsTurkeyTime's customers

13:32 Prepping the Turkeys on the farm

17:07 Richard's history with the farm

19:28 Christmas at Gracemire

20:09 Love British Food founder Alexia Robinson wishes everyone a very happy Christmas

22:15 Love British Food ambassador Ben Bartlet recommends seasonal fruits and vegetables for Christmas

24:18 Derek's Christmas message

Don't forget to visit our website at Love British Food for more inspiration and stories.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Welcome to this special edition of the Love British Food Podcast, inspired by the Farmer's Rally in London which Love British Food's Founder, Alexia Robinson and our Resident Farmer, Sam Mallinson attended on November 19th 2024.

Thanks to all those who contributed to this episode, they are in order of appearance in the episode:

• Sam Mallinson - Malbro Farms and Love British Food's Resident Farmer
• Tom Carlise (AKA Dales Farmer)
• Claire - Founder of Beaumont and Bear
• Emma Tremaine
• Eden - Lancashire Lamb Boxes
• Rowan - The Agrii World
• Emma Foot
• James Cousins
• Kim
• Alexia Robinson - Founder of Love British Food

00:00 Introduction

00:42 Sam's farming update

08:11 Graham Collie, executive chef at King's College, London

11:09 Graham's letter to wholesalers urging easy procurement of UK produce

12:16 Spotlight on public sector catering

22:07 Wholesalers important role in British food production

29:00 Ben Bartlett's November food focus

31:28 Ending notes

Don't forget, British Food Fortnight runs from 20th September to 6th October. For more information on how you can get involved, visit our website at Love British Food.

Links

Malbro Farms - https://malbrofarms.com/

Love British Food - lovebritishfood.co.uk

OCS - https://ocs.com/uk/

Pie Challenge - https://www.lovebritishfood.co.uk/great-british-pie-challenge

Morrison's - https://www.lovebritishfood.co.uk/morrisons