The Erudus Podcast S2, EP1 - Sugar Awareness Week (Real Good Ketchup)

The food calendar event we’re focusing on is Sugar Awareness Week, which was due to take place this month, and though organisers have had to unexpectedly reschedule this for later in the year they are encouraging events and celebrations to go ahead as planned. And trust us you’re not going to miss out on any of what this new episode has to offer…

Hosts Andrew and Victoria are back, with Andrew speaking to Real Good Ketchup Director Elizabeth Jones about the development of the low-sugar condiment brand and its products, as well as a deep dive into the differences between natural and artificial sweeteners.

He and Victoria are also discussing the impact that excessive sugar consumption is having on the NHS (such as excessive dental treatments for young people) and how Erudus’s own Query Builder tool can help make menu planning more sugar-aware.

And of course, we go through some of the biggest news stories in the foodservice industry right now, and explore how they might affect and impact those of us in it. This month the headliner is

Oatly Vegan Milk Factory to Create 200 Jobs in the UK

The Swedish milk brand have unveiled plans to open one of the world’s largest vegan milk factories in Peterborough to help the company meet Britain’s ever-increasing demand for plant-based milk.