Food Rebels

In this episode of Food Rebels, AJ Sharp sits down with Charles Banks, partner and MD of The Food People, to navigate the shifting landscape of food and drink in 2026. Charles explains the “magic” of food trend prediction, how anthropologists and psychologists look beyond viral TikToks to identify deep cultural shifts. The conversation explores […]

In this special New Year’s Eve edition of Food Rebels, host AJ Sharp brings together a roundtable of industry experts to reflect on the seismic shifts of 2025 and predict what will be on our plates in 2026. This episode explores the rapid rise of the anti-UPF movement, the premiumization of the frozen aisle, and

Christmas Eve on Food Rebels: AJ is joined by olive oil sommelier Mazen Assaf, founder of The Olive Oil Guy, to talk festive traditions around the world, from Lebanon to London, and the stories behind truly exceptional olive oils. Mazen shares what Christmas looks like in Lebanon, how food brings different communities together, and guides

In this festive episode of Food Rebels: Getting Ready for Christmas, AJ Sharp is joined by Clare Pope to talk about one very important question: what should actually go in your Christmas shop? Together they build the dream pre-Christmas trolley, from flavour-boosting staples to effortless party food and seriously indulgent puddings. They start with Borough

In Thoughtful Foodie Gifts for a Clutter-Free Christmas, AJ Sharp and Clare Pope share festive gift ideas for food lovers who prefer treats over festive clutter. They explore the Steenbergs Arabian Spice Collection with its Odyssea pomegranate molasses, taste the Tuscan Amaro Santoni aperitivo, try the edible 3D Doodler for creative bakers, and discuss alcohol

In this festive Food Rebels tasting special, AJ Sharp and Claire Pope dive into a gorgeous selection of stocking-filler ideas from brilliant independent food brands. The spotlight falls especially on Simply Ice Cream, who’s much-loved angel-wing bowls and mugs are a firm favourite, and Fudge Kitchen, whose handmade festive fudge, gift crackers, sliders and outrageously

In this episode of Food Rebels, AJ Sharp is joined by Richard Peake, Managing Director of Merchant Gourmet, to explore what authentic leadership looks like when you’re not the founder, and why that can be a superpower. From lentil tagines and quinoa “before it was cool” to ready-to-heat pouches that are actually good for you,

This week, AJ Sharp interviews cook, writer and storyteller Amber Guinness, whose new book Winter in Tuscany celebrates the magic of Italy’s colder months. Amber shares why it’s in winter that you can experience the true heart of Tuscan cooking, from porcini-rich forests to truffle-filled valleys and the comforting dishes that define the season. They

Inaccurate labels don’t taste so good anymore, it’s time to start rewriting the language of food.  In this episode of Food Rebels, AJ Sharp chats with Egyptian food writer and culinary consultant Soha Darwish, whose cooking blends the rich influences of her Egyptian and Syrian heritage. From growing up in cosmopolitan Alexandria to discovering her

This week AJ Sharp meets Tina Faghihi-Hallam, the innovative co-founder of Flavour Bombs, the bold new brand reinventing how we recreate global flavours at home. After 12 years in tech, Tina swapped spreadsheets for saucepans and turned a lightbulb moment watching Inside the Factory into a food business making authentic global flavours simple, clean and