Food Rebels

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, AJ Sharp ditches the clichés and pulls together a Food Rebels gift guide that’s all about flavour, story and genuinely thoughtful food and drink. Joined by Claire Pope, editor of Taste Kent Magazine, AJ explores gifts that actually mean something, whether you’re buying for a partner, a friend, […]

In this episode of Food Rebels, AJ Sharp interviews Matt Harris, founder of Pickle Project, who shares his journey from racing car driver to food innovator. The conversation delves into the science of flavour, innovative techniques like ultrasound in pickling, and the challenges of launching a food product. Matt discusses his vision for the future

In this episode of Food Rebels, AJ Sharp speaks with Clara Latham, founder of Deeply Foods, about the critical importance of fibre in our diets and the alarming fibre gap affecting 96% of the population. Clara shares her journey in the food industry, the founding of Deeply Foods, and the innovative products designed to address

This week on Food Rebels, AJ Sharp is joined by Bruce McMichael a freelance food writer, community builder, and the mind behind The Lemon Grove, for a seriously zingy citrus exploration. From blood oranges with a tiny seasonal window to Amalfi lemons so fragrant they feel “more lemon than lemon”, Bruce makes the case for

This episode marks a significant milestone for Food Rebels as host AJ Sharp takes the mic for her first-ever solo show. Temporarily moving away from the traditional guest interview format, AJ creates a “No-BS” deep dive into the industry by answering real listener questions gathered from social media and industry peers. The show tackles the

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