Welcome to the Let’s Chew Podcast, presented by Gulfood, The Largest Annual F&B Sourcing Event In The World - bringing you compelling stories and insights into a wide range of topics in the food and beverage industry from farming, behind the scenes, to the culinary world, to foods we simply love to chew on.
In this podcast series, we speak to people, brands, and businesses across the food and drinks spectrum to find out more about why they do what they do and how in their way they are championing change and shifting the future of food and drink.
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From Seeds to Surface | ARDH Collective's Sustainable Materials
Alhaan Ahmed and Alyina Ahmed, the visionaries behind ARDH Collective, reveal how they transform waste and natural resources into inventive sustainable materials and more. They dive into innovative projects like DateForm, Datebrew and Dunecrete, sharing bold solutions reshaping industries with natural resources.
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In this episode we are exploring innovative ideas and solutions shaping our global food systems from the fantastic event we’ve wrapped up in September; Gulfood Green. Have you ever wondered how the fo ...
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From Seeds to Surface | ARDH Collective's Sustainable Materials
27 Nov 2024 ARDH CollectiveIn this episode, Alhaan Ahmed, Co-Founder & CEO, and Alyina Ahmed, Co-Founder and Architectural Project Director of ARDH Collective, discuss their work at ARDH Collective. They cover how they turn dat ... -
S01E14 - The Untold Tales Of Yemeni Coffee & Ancient Brewing Rituals
30 Jan 2024 Mokhtar AlkhanshaliIn this episode of Beyond The Monk Of Mokha, we delve into the world of specialty coffee and explore the inspiring story of Mokhtar Alkhanshali. From a third-culture kid grappling with identity to a p ... -
S02E01 | Is Blockchain the Key to Ending Smallholder Struggles and Securing A Sustainable Food Supply Chain?
17 Feb 2024 Erin GroverJoin us as we explore the groundbreaking intersection of technology and sustainability with Erin Grover, a leading voice in leveraging blockchain technology to empower smallholder farmers and a supply ... -
S01E04 - The Power of Fermentation and Championing Local Ingredients Towards Zero Waste Sustainable Kitchens
10 Oct 2022 Chef Carlos FrunzeThis episode features Chef Carlos Frunze, a true embodiment of a third-culture heritage and a second-generation chef serving as Executive Chef at Teible. With a farm-to-fork philosophy, Teible provide ... -
S01E03 - Tackling Mental Health Stigma in the Restaurant Industry
08 Sep 2022 Kris HallIn this episode, we speak to Kris Hall who is the founder of The Burnt Chef Project, a non-profit business. After 12 years of working in hospitality and experiencing mental illness, Kris launched the ... -
S01E02 - Africa's Emerging Agriculture Landscape
12 Aug 2022 Ndidi NwuneliIn this episode, we speak to a phenomenal guest Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, an expert on social innovation, African agriculture and nutrition, entrepreneurship, and youth development. She has over 25 years ... -
S01E01 - Seeds of the Desert
14 Jul 2022 Mohamed AissaouiIn this episode, we speak to Mohamed Aissaoui who is a fifth-generation farmer from France and now the CEO and Founder of My Farm Dubai. He left his engineering career to pursue his deep love of educa ... -
S01E12 - How PepsiCo Is Leading the Charge in Food Safety
06 Oct 2023 Ghosalkar ShilpaJoin us for a riveting conversation with Shilpa Ghosalkar, Senior Director of Food Safety Quality Assurance at PepsiCo. With over 27 years of experience in the FMCG sector, Shilpa has played pivotal r ... -
S01E13 - Meet the Woman Growing Edible Flowers in Dubai's Desert for Michelin Stars
18 Dec 2023 Mary Anne De HaanTune into an exciting new episode of the Lets Chew podcast with Mary Anne de Haan, the visionary supplying the UAE’s top restaurants with her vibrant blooms. Whether you've dined at Tresind Studio, No ... -
S01E15 | The Power of Brand as Art: Elevating Your F&B Business Through Creativity
14 Feb 2024 Dennis De RondIn this episode of the Let's Chew Podcast, prepare to be captivated as we delve into the fascinating journey of branding genius, Dennis De Rond! 🎙️ From his humble beginnings to conquering the global ... -
S01E11 - Redefining Meat: Inside Abu Dhabi's First Plant-Based Meat Facility with Switch Foods
21 Aug 2023 Edward HamodJoin us for an exciting conversation with Edward Hamod, CEO and Founder of Switch Foods. After decades in the conventional food production business as an owner and top executive, Edward founded Switch ... -
S01E10 - From Rides to Bites: How Careem Is Transforming the Food Delivery Scene.
17 Aug 2023 Alexander GoldenJoin us for a fascinating conversation with Alex Golden, the Global Head of Food at Careem. In this episode of the Let's Chew podcast, we delve into the future of food delivery, exploring the challeng ... -
S01E09 - The Secret To Achieving Sustainable Success In The Food Service Revealed - Keary Shandler
05 May 2023In this episode, we dive into sustainability and its role in the UAE's national strategies for food security and hospitality. Keary enlightens us about Food Made Good's self-assessment tool that is be ... -
S01E08 - Empowering Local Solutions for Global Sustainability
08 Mar 2023 Tatiana AntonelliIn this episode, we speak to the one and only award-winning, Tatiana Antonelli who is the Founder and Managing Director of Goumbook, a Social Enterprise established in 2009 which is dedicated to raisi ... -
S01E07 - Why The Future Of Farming Lies In Regenerative Agriculture
31 Jan 2023 Kylie MagnerIn this episode, we speak to the Managing Director of Magner's farm, Kylie Magner who is a self-confessed soil nerd, determined to provide nutritionally dense food with high welfare that has a positiv ... -
S01E06 - The Future of Plant-Based & Alternative Proteins
27 Jan 2023 Sonalie FigueirasIn this episode, we speak to social entrepreneur Sonalie Figueiras, who reigns supreme on all things green. She is the founder & editor-in-chief of Green Queen, which is an award-winning impact media ... -
S01E05 - What It Takes To Turn F&B Dreams Into Reality.
18 Jan 2023 Gabrielle MatherIn this episode, we speak to Gabrielle Mather, Founder & CEO of Restaurant Secrets Inc & Cornerstone 61 Consultancy. She has over 25 years of experience and is a seasoned Restaurateur, Operator & as a ...