The C-Suite Spot

In this episode of Food & Drink in Focus, Rob Iles and David Wilkinson unpack what’s really shaping the UK food and drink market right now. They explore the rise of health-led innovation – from fibre and protein to gut health and cleaner labels – and why brands like M&S are winning by turning complex trends into simple, compelling propositions. The conversation also looks at the growing in...

Rob and David are back with another Food & Drink in Focus deep dive - unpacking the disruptive forces reshaping the food and drink industry right now. From the rapid rise of GLP-1 medicines and their early impact on grocery baskets, snacking, alcohol and food-to-go, to the escalating pressures of HFSS regulation on the Christmas period, they explore how shifting appetite, behaviour and policy...

In this episode of The C-Suite Spot, Rob Iles is joined by David Wilkinson, who recently swapped corporate leadership for a new chapter with Visionise after more than 30 years in senior roles across food and drink. Together, they explore how the industry is shifting from the pressures of achieving growth to the rise of new consumer value equation impacting behaviours and reshaping categories. They...

In this episode, Rob Iles talks to Tom Horvath Neumann , Founder and Managing Director of Properoni , about the bold moves behind one of the most unexpected brand success stories over the last few years. When Covid hit and their commodity foodservice business evaporated overnight, Tom and his team made a bold strategic move - launching a premium pepperoni brand in the middle of a supply crisis. No...

The Future of Consumer Research: Insights from Top Industry Leaders | The Visionise C-Suite Spot Podcast Hosted by Rob Iles, Founder & MD of Visionise, the panel features top industry leaders Sharon Cahill, Marketing Director at corporate finance firm Corbett Keeling; James Cornish, former Tesco buyer and now an independent insight consultant; Jamie Williams, Managing Partner at London-based c...