In this episode of the FMCG Podcast we speak with Marcus Black, Joint Managing Director at Slingsby Gin and Intercontinental Brands. Watch to hear the story of how Marcus and his business partner Mike Carthy started the business, how they built a brand in alcoholic drinks as a premium gin spirit and what they've been up to with sports and lifestyle sponsorships including: The BMW PGA championships and Ascot Racecourse!

In this episode of the FMCG podcast we're speaking with Jon Black, Head of Sales at Hall and Woodhouse. Jon has a breadth of experience across different categories of FMCG in both food & drink with the likes of: Pepsico, Kerry Foods, Bacardi, Mondelez and Roust before joining Hall & Woodhouse. We discuss all things beer including current category trends, new innovations, and how to stand out in the space.

In this episode of The FMCG Podcast we speak with Adam Sopher, co-founder of Joe & Seph's Popcorn. Listen to this podcast if you want to know how: - Joe & Sephs disrupted the snacking category creating their own premium subcategory within popcorn. - How they continue revolutionising and pushing the space to the limit with constant innovation b manufacturing themselves. - Landing listings within every cinema chain, multiple premium retailers & more big plans on the way?...

In this episode we speak with Jayne Cunningham - packaging engineer for McCain Foods. Jayne has has fantastic exposure to packaging and sustainability starting her journey with Coveris UK as a product development manager before moving to McCain. Jayne gives us insight into her role, what value it adds to the business and how it ties in together with other functions. She also goes through his favourite things about the role and some of the challenges she might face. Check out the video to...

In this episode of the FMCG Podcast we speak with Nat Cooper - Senior Sales Specialist at Simply Roasted. Nat has a breadth of experience working with Food & Drink startups that have gone onto be very successful SME's previously working at Vitacoco and Doisy & Dam before joining Simply Roasted. Make sure to watch until the end for a discovery code that'll get you 30% off your first Simply Roasted order!

In this episode of The FMCG Podcast we speak with Ben Vear, General Manager EMEA at Minor Figures. Ben has experience working in both Blue-Chip and Start-up SME companies such as Mars, Bear Snacks, Emily's Crisps, Babease before joining Minor Figures as Commercial Director. He takes us through all things coffee, dairy alternative and sustainability.

In this episode of The FMCG Podcast we speak with Joel Barlow who is a Category Marketing Leader. with a wide range of experience across branded and private label chilled products. He takes us through his experience, what it takes to be a successful Category Manager and how Category Marketing can add value to any food & drink business. Watch the podcast here, or if you'd prefer to listen, you can on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In this podcast we speak with Tom Hurst, founder of Rockstar Spirits. Rockstar are on a mission to revolutionise the rum category by infusing high quality sipping rum with fruity & caramel flavours. He takes us through his career in the drinks industry before making the move to set up his own business, shares his experience appearing on Dragon's Den and fills us in on what is currently on-trend in the beers, wine & spirits category. Listen to the podcast here or on Apple Podcasts...

In this episode of the FMCG podcast we speak with Charlie Johnson - Senior National Account Manager for Pip & Nut. A really enjoyable video to film, Charlie takes us through her CV and how she found making the career switch from buyer to supplier side. She gives us insights into the morning spreads category and tells us the story of how her and the Pip & Nut team managed national listings with Tesco and how to be successful with the top 4 retailers.

Time for the final video in our 'meet the' series 😢 It's a good one though, we speak with Iain Holburn, Global Customer Manager for Mars (at the time of filming). Iain started as a Customer Manager for Tesco before moving into a Digital Channel Manager and then into a Global Account Manager position working with International Customers. 🌎 Iain shares his experiences within these roles, shares what value it adds to Mars & their customers, and discusses what benefits to your career it can...

Meet the Head of Marketing with Phil Carratt 👋 In this episode of the "meet the" series we speak with Phil, a marketing leader with a huge breadth of experience across Brand Management, Full Marketing mix: Digital & Traditional, and Brand Licensing. 🥐 Phil has worked across businesses such as Princes, CSM and currently Country Choice. Phil has experience both at Brand Director level and Head of Marketing. He gives us insight into what this role looks like, what value it adds to the...

Today we’re meeting a National Account Manager 🤝 In this episode of Meet the, we speak with Jack Anderson who is a National Account Manager (Commercial Manager) for Candy Kittens. 🍬Jack has great experience in Sales with companies like Coca-Cola, Kepak and Innovative Bites group before joining Candy Kittens. He give us a window in what the day-to-day of a Commercial Manager looks like, what value it adds to the business and how to collaborate with other functions to be successful. 🤔

Meet the Category Controller with Joel Barlow 🔎 In todays episode of "Meet the" we speak with Joel Barlow, Category Controller at Müller UK & Ireland. Joel has a wide breadth of experience in chilled categories of FMCG, starting his career with Greencore before moving to Muller. 🥛 Joel gives us insight into his role, what value it adds to the business and how it ties in together with other functions. He also goes through his favourite things about the role and some of the challenges he...

In this episode we speak with Sam Cordwell, the Head of Sales at Mighty Pea. Sam has experience across Category Marketing Management and Sales in nutraceuticals with the likes of Holland & Barrett, Glanbia and Green Origins before joining Mighty as the Head of Sales & Business Development. Sam gives us insight into what the day-to-day of a Head of Sales looks like, the key stakeholders he works closely with both internally & externally, and what "good looks like" if you aspire...

It's Time for a Cluckin' Change, Join the Chick*n Rebellion with VFC Foods. In this podcast, Stewart McGuckin the Commercial Director at VFC shares with us his & VFC's story, category insights into the meat free sector and advice for young FMCG talent looking to be successful in commercial.

Motion Nutrition - The No Nonsense Nootropics with Joe Welstead. Motion Nutrition are they make natural organic supplements with the aim to help you stress less, sleep deeper and live happier. 😄 Joe is an ex-professional swimmer so knows what it's like to deal with high pressure mental and physical situations. Now whether you're into sport or not in todays society we all go through high stress environments every week if not every day. 🧠 So where do nootropics come in? Joe explains all and we...

The FMCG Podcast Season Two is dropping this week. Back with a bang we’re speaking with Chris Terry who is the General Manager Europe for Nutrabolt. 🎙️ Chris has extensive expertise in the Sports Science and Nutrition category of FMCG. After University Chris secured a role with Glanbia 🏋️ working through different roles across Sales and Marketing, before becoming the Sales Director for the UK. 🏃‍♂️ Chris then took the leap to become Country Manager for the UK for Nutrabolt (Since the...

In this episode we're talking all things business, careers and cheese with Barrie Saxby the Business Unit Director of EatLean (part of the Joseph Heler group). Barrie has an extensive background in FMCG and Food starting his career with Nestle and since worked in various Sales and Marketing roles with the likes of Premier Foods, Warburtons and Morphy Richards before his most recent role with EatLean. Barrie has had the opportunity to get stuck in with some amazing projects such as supporting...