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In November 2018, Stelios Theocharous, the founder of Ceres | Pure Food Innovation (and someone who occasionally finds his keys on the first try), launched the Ceres Podcast. This groundbreaking platform has now become a gathering spot for like-minded co-hosts:
• Mark Petrou, Petrou Bros
• Kelly Barnes, Krispies
• David Nicolaou, Auckley Friery
• David Miller, Millers Fish & Chips
 
Together, they embark on insightful conversations with the movers and shakers of the Food & Hospitality industry, forming the illustrious Podsquad.
 
At the Ceres Podcast, we take our time. There's no rushing here - unless we're late for dinner. We're on a mission to uncover the deep-seated passions that motivate our guests, ranging from Chefs and Fish & Chip Shop Owners to Food Producers and Hoteliers, including everyone who makes the hospitality world spin.
 
Our discussions are as varied as the ingredients in a gourmet dish, catering to anyone with a stake or interest in the bustling world of hospitality. If you're eager to learn from the experiences and stories that shape this industry, the Ceres Podcast awaits you. Dive into our world, where learning is served with a side of laughter.

 

#203 - Lance Forman: The Smoked Salmon King on Business, Brexit & Battling Challenges

Feb 15, 2025

What does it take to run a fourth-generation business while standing firm on tradition, politics, and economic challenges? Lance Forman, owner of H. Forman & Son, joins me to talk about the legacy of London’s oldest smoked salmon producer, the farmed vs. wild salmon debate, Brexit’s impact on business, and customer...

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#202: Bobby Joyce on Frozen-at-Sea Fish, Rising Prices & Industry Survival

Feb 6, 2025

In this Masterclass Interview, we sit down with Bobby Joyce from Smales to discuss the real impact of shrinking fish quotas, rising prices, and supply chain pressures on the fish & chip industry.

Fish & chip shop owners are feeling the pressure—fish prices are rising, supply chains are tightening, and businesses are...

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#201 - From Fish Fryers to Viral Fame: Pricing, Social Media & The Future of Fish & Chips with Antony Akathiotis

Feb 6, 2025

In this episode of The Ceres Podcast, Stelios Theocharous sits down with Antony Akathiotis, owner of Merchants Fish Bar in Bewdley & Halesowen, for a no-holds-barred conversation about running a successful fish & chip shop in today’s market.

They dive into pricing strategies that too many shops are getting wrong, how...

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#200: Mark Petrou & Ryan Hughes – How Ryan Hughes Turned Struggle into Success

Feb 5, 2025

Ryan Hughes went from washing dishes at 14 to running the UK’s best fish & chip shop in 2024. In this episode, he spills the secrets behind his rise, the game-changing moment during COVID-19, and how winning Fish & Chip Shop of the Year turned his business upside down (in the best way).

Hard work, resilience, and a...

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#199 – Fish Prices, Supply & The Future of Fish & Chips with Gary Warner

Feb 4, 2025

What’s driving fish prices, and why should fish & chip shop owners be more concerned about supply than cost? In The Ceres Podcast Episode 199, Stelios and David Miller sit down with industry expert Gary Warner from Warners Fish Merchants for an unfiltered discussion on market volatility, fishing quotas, and the future...

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