Health Podcast Episodes

As the connection between diet, gut health, and well-being became clearer, food emerged as a tool for both prevention and treatment. This session explored the concept of Food as Medicine, focusing on how nutrition and gut health impacted chronic disease, immunity, and mental health. Experts discussed functional foods, the gut microbiome, and how food-based interventions were being used in healthcare to improve outcomes and drive innovation.

Panelists:

• Andrew Hunt, Co-Founder & CEO - Aduna Superfoods
• Laura Tilt, Dietitian - Field Doctor
• Louis Bedwell, Business Unit Lead - Future Food Movement

Keynote:

• Sheila Dillon, Journlist & Broadcaster - The Food Programme, BBC Radio 4

FGS Ingredients, a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, faced a major challenge last year with a voluntary recall of 70 products due to potential peanut contamination. In response, the company strengthened its food safety protocols, including supplier audits, improved traceability, and enhanced compliance training.

This session explored how FGS tackled the issue and featured a panel discussion with experts on managing risk, navigating regulations, and protecting public health and brand trust.

Moderator:

• Dr. Rachel Ward, Managing Scientist - Exponent

Panelists:

• Gill Dando, Principal Consultant - RQA Group
• Ian Thomas, Specialist Food Lawyer - Gough Square Chambers
• Tina Potter, Head of Incidents - Food Standards Agency

Keynote:

• Jatin Patel, Head of Operations - FGS INGREDIENTS

Dr. Dolly van Tulleken, a leading public health expert, delivered the opening keynote at IFE, discussing how changes in food policy can improve health, nutrition, and reduce healthcare strain. As a visiting researcher at Cambridge's MRC Epidemiology Unit, she co-authored the Nourishing Britain report, which examined government obesity and food-related health policy in England. Drawing on her research, Dr. van Tulleken explained why obesity policies have failed over the past 30 years and what can be done to create a healthier, more sustainable food system. The session explored the benefits of a unified, strategic approach to food policy, followed by a Q&A.

Moderator:

• Mecca Ibrahim, Co-Founder - Women in The Food Industry

Keynote:

• Dr. Dolly van Tulleken, Policy Consultant & Visiting Researcher - Dolitics

As debate around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) grows, concerns are emerging over how clearly they’re defined. This session explored the challenges of refining the definition of UPFs and how greater clarity could impact consumer behaviour, food manufacturing, and public health. It offered a dynamic discussion on the role of UPFs in our diets and the path forward for clearer nutrition guidance.

Moderator:

• Siân Yates, Editorial Director - FoodBev Media

Panelists:

• Jessica Stansfield, Registered Nutritionist & Nutrition Manager - Huel
• Kerri Fidler, Head of Portfolio, Food for Later - Greencore
• Peter Noy, Director, Food Systems Institute - University of Nottingham
• Sarah Bull, Head of Development - Bakkavor