Oh For Food's Sake
Oh For Food’s Sake unravels the challenges faced when working in the food industry whether you are in an employed role or a business owner. We are your hosts, Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager and offer you a new discussion drawn from our own experiences in the industry from stress, burnout and resilience to working with retailers, setting up on your own and much more. There will also be guest interviews from our food industry network to explore these challenges further giving you a comprehensive offering of stories, tips and advice through this rewarding industry.
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In this episode Lucy reveals how her 21 years in the food industry have shaped her approach to consultancy. She shares her passion for the process side of product development, highlighting how her expertise in stage gate processes and stakeholder engagement distinguishes her consultancy services from others. Througho
This episode isn’t just a look back—it’s an acknowledgement of the growth, grit, and guts it takes to show up week after week, and voice the truths of working in the food industry. We start by revisiting how Oh For Food’s Sake came to life, born out of a lockdown networking call and a shared desire to make sense of th
In this episode, we focus on a critical aspect of career development—owning your own growth. We begin by highlighting the necessity of taking personal responsibility for professional development. Reflecting on our experiences, we stress that waiting for employers to offer training opportunities can hold you back. Inst
In today's episode, we encourage food industry professionals to rethink their approach to LinkedIn. We acknowledge the reluctance many feel towards posting and engaging on the platform, aiming to dispel these fears. Lucy shares how she began using LinkedIn during her time in recruitment and how it has been pivotal fo
Healthy and sustainable product development is more challenging than ever, and in this episode, we break down the complexities faced by food professionals today. We begin by noting the fluctuating definitions of "health" and how these affect consumer expectations and product development. As we highlight, developing pr
In this engaging episode, we set the stage by highlighting the food industry's growing need for accessible and accurate lifecycle analysis tools. Together with our guests, we explore the journey started by Lucy's initial work on lifecycle projects and discuss the complexities of LCA processes, emphasising the transfor