You, Me & CPG by Haines

You, Me & CPG by Haines

Haines

Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 50m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2023
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
44%
Hosting
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About This Podcast

Welcome to You, Me & CPG, the podcast that cuts through the noise to
make sense of some of the biggest shifts reshaping the CPG industry.


Your host, Jamie Holtum, will take you beyond the label to focus on the
topics that matter - the meaty, useful and relevant issues that are keeping
CPG leaders up at night.


Our ambition is simple. We want you to leave with genuine real-world
implications you can take back to your team. Ideas that unlock growth,
challenge assumptions and reframe some of the ways your business thinks
or does things.


Brought to you by Haines, a dedicated CPG growth partner working non-
stop on the future of food, drink and wellbeing, You, Me & CPG uncovers
the conversations behind the briefs, where strategy meets reality and big
decisions are made.


Whether you’re a global giant or insurgent upstart, if you want to make an
impact – this podcast if for you. 


Learn more and follow the journey at: https://www.hainesmcgregor.co.uk/

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Recent Episodes

The Fightback: Is 2026 the Year Alcohol Roars Back? With Paul Thomas, Rob Wallis & Tristram Coates #26

Feb 18, 2026 1h 1m

Is 2026 The Year Alcohol Roars Back?The headlines spell the end for booze: Executive departures, decline, doom.The true story? It’s much more nuanced. In pockets, alc is flying. Gen Z participation…

What is The Future of Drinking? Designing Drinks in a World Where Experience Trumps ABV #25

Nov 05, 2025 1h 4m

What does it mean to ‘go for a drink’ in 2025, and what’s at stake for those vying for a place in everyone’s glass?Gone are the days of the binary option. ‘Alcohol vs 0% beer’ has been replaced by…

“Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny Feels”: How to Prepare for GLP-1's Radical Impact on Food & Drink with Unilever, Carlsberg Britvic and Mintel #24

Oct 08, 2025 1h 4m

GLP-1s. Miracle weight-loss drugs. They’re the single most disruptive force that CPG has faced in decades. They shrink appetites, and if you’re not paying attention, could shrink your category…

How to Disrupt Dusty Categories – The Pip & Nut Playbook with Pippa Murray #23

Jul 09, 2025 44m

Pip & Nut’s ascendence from fledgling brand to exemplary B Corp has proven a stale industry wrong; joy, quality and ethics can live in the same jar.Pippa Murray is one of the UK’s brightest brand…

How Trip Are Outselling Red Bull, Diet Coke and Heineken By Playing A Different Game #22

Jun 12, 2025 52m

Calm amid the chaos is a feeling which, if it could be bottled, is a no-brainer; Olivia Ferdi has achieved exactly that with TRIP…The CBD drinks brand has previously featured in our ‘That Will Never…

'Fall In Love With Problems, Not Solutions’ - Carlsberg CMO Yves Briantais on Regaining Iconicity, Backing Bravery, and Accelerating Creative Culture #21

May 14, 2025 48m

The playbook for today’s guest on You, Me & CPG is bold. It’s brave. It’s divisive. But above all else, it’s memorable.As Carlsberg’s CMO, Yves Briantais intends to write the culture, not follow…

Puns, Protein and Perseverance - How Surreal Won Breakfast #20

Dec 18, 2024 46m

Saying ‘bye’ to beige in the cereal aisle in more ways than one, ‘Surreal’ is the prime example of a brand that’s genuinely fun, and unapologetically bold.The humour that runs through ‘Surreal’ never…

OLIPOP: Taking On The Giants #19

Oct 02, 2024 1h 1m

David Lester’s career would be impressive enough from the past alone, but Olipop’s conquest of the US cements his efforts as a tour de force.The prebiotic, RTD soda brand is a poster child for…

'We Were Told This Will Never Work' ROB WALLIS, Co-Founder of Moth Drinks, the UK’s No.1 Margarita On No-Fear, Raising Capital, Pivoting Format & USA Ambitions #18

Sep 04, 2024 50m

It takes years to make an overnight success, and when that success is sparked by your ‘first and only good idea’, you can’t help but think it’s something truly special.Moth Drinks boldly leads its…

“Telling The Truth Doesn’t Make You Very Popular.” PAUL THOMAS on Radical Candour & Why Honesty and Trust Are The Foundation for Commercial Success’ #17

Aug 07, 2024 48m

Paul Thomas’ honesty is an unstoppable force; his truth might make for uncomfortable listening, but it’s the only way he knows.He’s amassed experience with Asahi, Guinness, Peroni and currently…

‘The More Creativity Makes People Feel - The More People Buy, Give, Vote, and Do!’ JOHN KEARON on Predicting Politics, The Success of System 1 & The Formula for Successful Innovation #16

Jun 26, 2024 52m

The more that creativity makes people feel, the more that they’ll buy, give, vote and do.That’s the sharp insight that can only be attributed to a powerhouse like John Kearon, a creative catalyst…

‘Looking Good and Actually Feeling Good.’ - JESSICA GLOVER on the Convergence of Health & Wellbeing Categories, How to Cut Through a Cluttered Space and Tapping Into Gen Z #15

May 15, 2024 54m

No industry is static, nor can it stand on its own - the coalescence of beauty with health proves just as much.Jess Glover remains on the forefront of such a movement, an aspirational marketer with…

‘Never Settle In The Pursuit Of What You Want’ JAMES DASHWOOD CHASE, Founder of Chase Distillery, on his Farming Mentality, Refusal to Settle, Embracing New Trends and Tapping into Men’s Wellness #14

May 01, 2024 35m

There’s seldom a more admirable sight in FMCG than a relentless desire for the best; it’s a trait worth its weight in gold.James Dashwood Chase is an entrepreneur with pedigree, and his CV speaks…

‘Making Tequila Your First Drink Of The Night, Not Your Last…’ JACK VEREKER on The Tequila Category, the Importance of Timing in Business and How to Spot Your Opportunities #13

Apr 03, 2024 46m

Tequila is among the fastest growing and most vibrant categories, with endorsements from famous faces pervading the space.It takes a keen eye, love of the spirit, guts and an equally bold Co-Founder…

‘Know What You Are Good At – It’s A Superpower.’ JASMINE WICKS-STEPHENS on Faace, her fuss-free skincare, THAT Dragons’ Den episode and juggling being a Mum & an entrepreneur #12

Mar 20, 2024 44m

Entering the Dragon’s Den is often a real sink or swim moment, and under the pressure and watchful eyes of the nation, we saw Jasmine Wicks-Stephens shine.Exiting the infamous entrepreneurial…

The Most Valuable Podcast Episode – The Top 10 Most Listened To Pieces of Advice #11

Feb 21, 2024 36m

Since You, Me & CPG’s inception we’ve played host to some incredible guests with insights from the very top of the industry. Where better to collate the very best than in one very special…

Brutal Simplicity Of Thought with Co-Founder of M&C Saatchi, David Kershaw #10

Feb 07, 2024 44m

Few names are more synonymous with an industry as M&C Saatchi is with the advertising industry, and the power of simple, effective advertising runs in David Kershaw’s DNA.At the chaotic inception…

'Diversity is the Way to Ignite The Creative Explosion’ JEREMY LINDLEY with an exclusive insider view on how Diageo are unleashing creativity and commercialising design #9

Jan 24, 2024 43m

The brands under Jeremy Lindley’s watch across many years are nothing short of iconic. So how do you balance the design legacy with a new age of ideas…Diversity of thought and inclusive design are at…

‘Don’t Just Be Curious, Act On It’ STEPHEN ROBERTSON On The Curiosity Habit That Has Led To His Success, Demanding More Consumers In The Boardroom And Predictions For 2024 #8

Jan 10, 2024 44m

From Royal Wedding stunts to transforming a DIY giant, it’s safe to say that Stephen Robertson is a titan in the industry.Now a Non-Executive Director at Timpson, Stephen’s career is brimming with…

‘THIS IS THE WAY TO UNLOCK YOUR CREATIVE BEAST’ – MAU RUTABINGWA On Finding The Keys To Unleash Creativity Both Within And Beyond Work, How Companies Can Curate More Creative Environments And Tales From The Top As Head Of Spirits For Diageo #7

Dec 13, 2023 39m

When you bring your whole, unfiltered self to your work, that’s where magic happens - if that’s true, then Mau Rutabingwa is a master magician.Whether through her role as Head of Spirits Innovation…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does You, Me & CPG by Haines have?

You, Me & CPG by Haines has published 27 episodes since September 2023, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is You, Me & CPG by Haines still active?

You, Me & CPG by Haines is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 50m.

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