The Young Foodies Blue Plaster Podcast

The Blue Plaster Podcast by Young Foodies sets out to be the voice of young F&B businesses in the UK. Using a blend of industry news, feature interviews, brand spotlights and maybe the occasional ranty moment, we’re looking to provide a positive, energetic but always realistic view on the life of food entrepreneurs and those people bonkers/brave enough to join them on the journey.

This week we speak to Vivien Wong, Co-Founder of Little Moons, and close friend of YF. Following a bumper three year growth period and recent investment process, Vivien opens up to Andy and Thea about the highs, lows and realities of the Little Moons journey.

The Blue Plaster Podcast by Young Foodies sets out to be the voice of young F&B businesses in the UK. Using a blend of industry news, feature interviews, brand spotlights and maybe the occasional ranty moment, we’re looking to provide a positive, energetic but always realistic view on the life of food entrepreneurs and those people bonkers/brave enough to join them on the journey.

In this episode we learn about the diversity agenda within the retail industry, what retailers are doing about it and how new programmes are making a difference. 

First, we speak to the Co-Founder of AddPsalt and learn more about what the programme entails, followed by a chat with one of its original brands, Rogue.

The Blue Plaster Podcast by Young Foodies sets out to be the voice of young F&B businesses in the UK. Using a blend of industry news, feature interviews, brand spotlights and maybe the occasional ranty moment, we’re looking to provide a positive, energetic but always realistic view on the life of food entrepreneurs and those people bonkers/brave enough to join them on the journey.

With many brands increasingly looking for CEOs, MDs or Directors to help scale their businesses, in this week's Blue Plaster Podcast, we hear from Andrew Baker, a FMCG headhunter for challenger brands. 

We cover all the things to think about when recruiting into leadership roles. 

The Blue Plaster Podcast by Young Foodies sets out to be the voice of young F&B businesses in the UK. Using a blend of industry news, feature interviews, brand spotlights and maybe the occasional ranty moment, we’re looking to provide a positive, energetic but always realistic view on the life of food entrepreneurs and those people bonkers/brave enough to join them on the journey.

We have all seen the headlines particularly about the discounters creating brand copycats. Some court cases have been won, some have been lost, but what can brands really do? John Noble joins us from the BBG to talk about all things parasitic copycatting. 

The Blue Plaster Podcast by Young Foodies sets out to be the voice of young F&B businesses in the UK. Using a blend of industry news, feature interviews, brand spotlights and maybe the occasional ranty moment, we’re looking to provide a positive, energetic but always realistic view on the life of food entrepreneurs and those people bonkers/brave enough to join them on the journey.

It is fair to say we have been talking about the 'B word' so much that we are at risk of being numb to it. As we enter into another year of newness and change, we are regrouping on everything SMEs should be thinking about with regards to Brexit this year - key dates, key risks and how brands can get ahead of changes. 

The Blue Plaster Podcast by Young Foodies sets out to be the voice of young F&B businesses in the UK. Using a blend of industry news, feature interviews, brand spotlights and maybe the occasional ranty moment, we’re looking to provide a positive, energetic but always realistic view on the life of food entrepreneurs and those people bonkers/brave enough to join them on the journey.

In this week's episode, Andy and Thea bring exited founder Mike Stevens from Peppersmith in to talk about founder relationships. They discuss highs and learnings from bringing on co-founders.

The lesson? Treat it like a marriage... 

The Blue Plaster Podcast by Young Foodies sets out to be the voice of young F&B businesses in the UK. Using a blend of industry news, feature interviews, brand spotlights and maybe the occasional ranty moment, we’re looking to provide a positive, energetic but always realistic view on the life of food entrepreneurs and those people bonkers/brave enough to join them on the journey.

Kicking off 2022, Andy and Thea's first Blue Plaster podcast of the year reflects on all things 2021. From their personal and professional highs to their 'oh sh*t' moments - be sure to listen to the highs, lows and what is in store for the future. 

In this episode Thea and Andy are joined by Craig Jones, co-founder and MD at Cheesies, alongside Chris Gale from YF Funding to talk about Finance and Fundraising.

As all brands know, a crucial element to the success of any new business is the ability and capacity to raise funds. But sometimes it can be tricky to know where to start.

That is why we asked Craig to talk through Cheesies’ route to fundraising, how the brand approached the mission and why they chose Corporate Venture Capitals (CVC) as their preferred investor diving into the way CVCs can differ from other investor types.

Chris Gale from YF Funding then takes us on a deep dive into the landscape of investors, important considerations, and popular routes to funding for many challenger brands. 

Are you considering applying for funding but are unsure on how to navigate this wide and varied landscape? Listen in to hear the experiences of both brand and expert to get you moving in the right direction. 

In this episode Thea and Andy are joined by the CEO of GS1 UK, Anne Godfrey to unravel the uncertainty behind the new legislation, breaking down what this law will mean to the food and drink sector and how businesses can be prepared for it. 

A recent survey commissioned by GS1 UK revealed that 8 in 10 businesses did not feel prepared for the new legislation and that 4 in 10 employees across the industry had never even heard of it.  

Do you sit in one of these statistics? Tune in to educate yourself on what this might mean to you, your business or as a consumer.

In this episode, join Thea and Andy as they talk all things Fundraising with Seedrs very own Scott Simpkin, the expert on F&B raising.

A crucial element to the success of any new brand or business is the ability and capacity to raise funds, without a financial backing a business cannot succeed. Scott offers his advice to those looking to raise, the options that are available and the impact that the new "Covid" world is having on this industry. 

Get the inside scoop from a man who knows his stuff.