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The Seasoned Grocer Podcast

Stuart Gates is The Seasoned Grocer. With his extensive food retail background in iconic stores such as Fortnum & Mason, Harrods and Daylesford Organic, Stuart has a unique 360° view of the Specia... Read more

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Interview with Daniel from Godfrey C. Williams & Son

Interview with Daniel from Godfrey C. Williams & Son

In this retailer interview, Stuart talks with Daniel Williams of Cheshire-based Godfrey C Williams & Son. They discu... Read more

13 Dec 2021

31mins

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A Review of the 2021 Speciality Food Trade Show Season

A Review of the 2021 Speciality Food Trade Show Season

In this episode, Stuart talks about 2021's main Speciality Food Trade Shows, asking are they still relevant, how they ca... Read more

3 Dec 2021

24mins

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Interview with Chris from Balcombe Dairy

Interview with Chris from Balcombe Dairy

In this producer interview, Stuart talks with Chris Heyes, the founder of Balcombe Dairy. They discuss how Chris develop... Read more

4 Nov 2021

30mins

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Post-lockdown thoughts on the Speciality Food Sector

Post-lockdown thoughts on the Speciality Food Sector

With Covid-19 lockdowns behind us and the government's furlough scheme now ended, Stuart spent a day visiting St. Pauls,... Read more

15 Oct 2021

24mins

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Interview with Jess from Banana Scoops

Interview with Jess from Banana Scoops

In this episode we're delighted to chat with Jess Salamanca, founder of food brand, Banana Scoops. Jess produces a delic... Read more

18 Aug 2021

40mins

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Some classic startup mistakes

Some classic startup mistakes

When you start a business mistakes are all too common. But what if you knew what mistakes get made time and time again? ... Read more

15 Jul 2021

17mins

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Why you should consider entering Food Awards

Why you should consider entering Food Awards

For some producers, entering their products into Food Awards can seem daunting. Stuart, fresh from judging at the Great ... Read more

10 Jun 2021

22mins

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Researching Speciality Food Shops

Researching Speciality Food Shops

With lockdown restrictions being slowly lifted, now is the time for artisan food producers to start planning research tr... Read more

4 May 2021

21mins

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The role of the buyer and how to get their attention

The role of the buyer and how to get their attention

The dream for most artisan producers is to get their products in front of a buyer, and ultimately, get it listed. In thi... Read more

30 Apr 2021

20mins

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Starting a Food Business and introducing The Seasoned Grocer

Starting a Food Business and introducing The Seasoned Grocer

In our very first podcast we explore the hows and whys of starting your own artisan food business. We also introduce Stu... Read more

21 Apr 2021

21mins

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