FoodBev.com Podcast

Hawaii-based bottled water company Kona Deep hope to signal the introduction of a new category with their bottled water from melted glacial water which sunk to the ocean floor more than 1,000 years ago, creating a deep ocean current that still flows today.

Darren Wood spoke with Kona Deep chief executive officer Patrick Turpin about how the source absorbs naturally occurring electrolytes and minerals along its journey across the ocean floor and along volcanic fissures, which are crucial for hydration and body balance.

Direct download: Kona_Deep.m4a
Category:foodbevchat -- posted at: 9:00am UTC

It is projected that by the year 2050 that nearly 80% of the earth's population will reside in urban centres and that during this time we'll see the human population increase by about 3 billion people during that time.

In the present an astonishing 80% of the land that is suitable is in use with an estimated 109 hectares of new land needed to grow enough to feed the extra 3 billion, if traditional farming practices continue.

So what is the answer?

Could vertical farming, with the practice of producing food in vertically stacked layers be the trick? We spoke with urban agriculture consultant Henry Gordon Smith about this..

Direct download: Vertical_Farming.m4a
Category:foodbevchat -- posted at: 9:00am UTC

Sustainability has always been a strong topic of conversation within the industry. From best practices to reduce waste and best packaging material to international legislations and eco-design, these discussions are global and are not just limited to the boardrooms of big packaging companies.

Direct download: Sustainable_series.m4a
Category:foodbevchat -- posted at: 1:09pm UTC

At the Hotelympia briefing day Darren Wood spoke with Julien Plumart about his company and the range of macarons they produce.

He explains about the expansion ideas he has for the company and details the background behind starting up a patisserie boutique in Brighton, UK.

Direct download: Macarons.m4a
Category:foodbevchat -- posted at: 8:00am UTC

At the Hotelympia briefing day Darren Wood spoke to Dan Silva of PMD teas about the latest trends in the sector and the range of what products the company produce.

Direct download: PMD.m4a
Category:foodbevchat -- posted at: 8:00am UTC

Jean-Luc Houkes of Maer Flexibles spoke with Claire Phoenix about the company's range of packaging and pouches.

Claire also talked with Jean-Luc about the growth areas in the industry.

Direct download: Maer.m4a
Category:foodbevchat -- posted at: 8:00am UTC

Raimund Hoenes of Glanbia Nutritionals spoke with Claire Phoenix about the company's two new products. The first is called MenaQ7 PURE which helps the body to inhibit and clean up calcium in the arteries while promoting arterial flexibility.

The other product that Glanbia were showcasing was the OatPure gluten-free oats.

Direct download: Glanbia.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:00am UTC

Tetra Pak recently held a sustainability round table to discuss progress with renewable and recyclable cartons and caps. FoodBev Media’s Claire Phoenix went along to interview the company’s environmental directors.

 

Direct download: Tetra.m4a
Category:foodbevchat -- posted at: 9:43am UTC

Michael Gusko of Goodmills Innovation spoke with Claire Phoenix about the company's new YePea product which is an innovative meat and soya alternative.

He explains that consumers want naturally grown food of known domestic origin.

Direct download: YePea.m4a
Category:foodbevchat -- posted at: 8:00am UTC

Kamila Wardyn of California Prunes spoke with Claire Phoenix about the company's products and the innovative usages for prunes.

Direct download: Prunes.m4a
Category:foodbevchat -- posted at: 8:00am UTC

Phillip Gray spoke with Darren Wood about their new Kilfrost ALV which aims to revolutionise the use of heat transfer fluids within the food and beverage industry.

Phillip explains the advantages that Kilfrost ALV has over monopropylene glycol, stating that their product is a 'low viscosity, non toxic alternative'.

Direct download: Kilfrost.m4a
Category:foodbevchat -- posted at: 8:00am UTC

Hanovia recently launched their new UV system, the Pureline Uveo.

Brian Sewell spoke with Darren Wood about the features and advantages of this new system which is designed specifically for the food and beverage industry and manages to sabe 60% of energy.

Direct download: Hanovia.m4a
Category:foodbevchat -- posted at: 8:00am UTC

Ardagh's Reiner Brand spoke with Claire Phoenix about the company's innovative bottle designs.

He also mentions the company's recent World Beverage innovation Awards win in the best bottle in glass category.

Direct download: Ardagh.m4a
Category:foodbevchat -- posted at: 8:00am UTC

SGT have recently launched an innovative click-bottle format which allows the stacking of multiple bottles, giving the consumer a handy container with the aim to save space.

Ian Regly also spoke with Claire phoenix about the company's structure.

Direct download: SGT.m4a
Category:foodbevchat -- posted at: 8:00am UTC