Agrifood for Thought

Episode 23 - Looking Back at Agri-Food Europe & WFA, feat. Thess Mostoles by Expana Expana presents Agri-Food for Thought, the podcast series for agriculture and food professionals. Last week, Expana hosted its inaugural European content-driven event under the new brand identity, Agri-Food Europe 2025. Held at the Okura Hotel in Amsterdam, the event brought together approximately 300 guests an...

Episode 22 - The Road to Amsterdam and Agri-Food Europe 2025, feat. Olympia Theocharous by Expana Expana presents Agri-Food for Thought, the podcast series for agriculture and food professionals. Next month, Agri-Food Europe 2025, Expana’s first European content-driven event, is taking place in Amsterdam (February 25-27). With ongoing challenges like disruptive weather, animal diseases, supply cha...

Main topics in the agri-food space as we begin 2025 Expana presents Agri-Food for Thought, the podcast series for agriculture and food professionals. In this episode we look at geopolitics, tariffs, and regulations; supply chain issues and logistics; tackling extreme weather and the environmental impact of production; as well as demand from health-conscious consumers. 2025 promises to be another y...

Episode 20 - Christmas Food Trends by Expana In this episode, we look at the cost of commodities for Christmas Dinner 2024. Featuring special guests from the beef and cattle sector, analyzing trends in this key category as we head into the new year. From Jamie and Simon, thank you to all our listeners for joining us in 2024, we can't wait to show you what we have in store for 2025! 

Episode 19: Produce Markets Exposed to Extreme Weather, Volatility, and Political Unrest, feat. Ibi Idoniboye by Expana Expana presents Agri-Food for Thought, the podcast series for agriculture and food professionals. Agri-Food for Thought covers the latest news in food and agricu​lture. Listen now as Simon and special guest Ibi Idoniboye, from the Expana EMEA newsroom, discuss the Produce categor...

Episode 18: Back from the World's Leading Trade Fair for Professional Livestock Farming, feat. Fei Thompson by Expana Simon and special guest Fei Thompson, from the Expana EMEA newsroom, give a recap of industry market sentiment gathered from key agribusiness companies and animal nutrition companies met during the recent EuroTier trade show in Hannover, Germany that took place in mid-November.

Jamie chats with Turkey market analyst, Matt Busardo, on the 2024 Thanksgiving cost profile.

Episode 16: Brazil's Challenges and Trends in the Feed to Protein Markets, feat. Elliot Holgate by Expana Agri-Food for Thought covers the latest news in food and agricu​lture. Listen now as Simon examines seasonal shifts underway in the food and ag space, with special guest Elliot Holgate, Market Reporter Feed Additives - South America, Expana, giving a deep dive on Brazilian feed, feed additive,...

Episode 15: Election Nears Amid Escalating Tensions in the Middle East by Expana Listen now as Jamie and Simon recap the latest events impacting the food and agriculture space.

Episode 14: Crisis at the Ports Cools; Pork Market Deep Dive by Expana The East Coast port strike has ended in just under a week. Plus, special guests dissecting the U.S. pork market situation. 

Episode 13 - Q4 Feed Additive Outlook, Deforestation Regulation, and Storm Boris by Expana Listen now as Simon examines seasonal shifts underway in the food and ag space, with special guest Lydia Ma, Market Reporter Feed Additives - Asia, Expana, giving a Q4 2024 outlook for her markets.

Episode 12 - Summer Food Trends Shift into Autumn by Expana Listen now as Jamie and Simon examine seasonal shifts underway in the food and ag space as we say goodbye to Summer and hello to cooler weather, election season, and the harvest. 

Episode 11 - Tech and Weather Events Threaten Supply Chains by Expana Technological and severe weather events have the potential to impact supply chains around the globe. Join Jamie and Simon as they cover the latest developments in the food and agriculture space. Featuring special guest, Heather McGuire Doyle. 

Episode 10 - Bird Flu: The Saga Continues by Expana Jamie and Simon cover the crop season, the latest news on HPAI, and election season across the globe. Listen now.

Episode 9 - Rising Input Costs, feat. Special Weather Analyst by Expana Listen now as Jamie and Simon talk all things food and agriculture from around the globe. Plus, this episode features a special weather segment with Mintec's own Lucy Simmonds! 

Ep 8 - Global Supply Chain Situation by Expana The global supply chain is experiencing unprecedented challenges. Listen now as Jamie and Simon cover the most pressing developments. 

Episode 7 - Meet Us in Las Vegas for the 48th Executive Conference by Expana Join us at the 48th annual Executive Conference in Las Vegas, April 14-16! Featuring special guests: Russ Whitman and Chris Fastiggi. 

Ep 6 - Record High Cattle Prices, Feat. Special Guest by Expana In the latest episode of Agri-Food for Thought, Jamie and Simon cover the biggest news from around the globe, including Denmark's new climate initiative, falling corn prices, and the latest move by California impacting the food industry. Plus, livestock analyst Courtney Shum joins to discuss record cattle markets.

Episode 5 - "Hot" Cocoa Prices in 2024 by Expana Jamie and Simon gear up for Valentine's Day with insights on consumer spending and the price tag on the food products they love. Featuring special guest, Andrew Moriarty! Listen Now. 

Episode 3: The Latest in Plant-Based Protein - Feat. Special Guest by Expana Episode 3 of Agri-Food for Thought covers the latest news in food and agricu​lture with hosts Jamie Chadwick and Simon Duke. Plus, an expert guest joins us on the show this week for a deep dive into the plant-based protein craze.

Episode 2 - Food Inflation by Expana Jamie and Simon are back with Episode 2 of the Agri-Food for Thought podcast. Listen now as they discuss food inflation and the consumer mindset during the 2023 holiday season. 

Thrilled to launch this new podcast for agriculture and food professionals! Featuring market insight, trends, and news. Listen to Ep 1 now. Mintec, along with its Urner Barry and Feedinfo brands, is proud to launch this brand new podcast for agriculture and food professionals! Join hosts Jamie Chadwick and Simon Duke as they dive into everything happening in the agri-food space. Featuring market i...