Hosting Bitesize Bakery Podcast: Episodes 1 & 2

We have been collaborating with leading baked goods manufacturer, Délifrance, for a number of years now. We were delighted when they invited us to host their new podcast series, Bitesize Bakery, as it focuses on emerging trends in one of our favourite categories.

The series has been created for bakery professionals, industry influencers and food enthusiasts, and will feature a range of expert speakers and explore the hottest topics and innovations shaping the future of the category.

The first two episodes from the series are now available at the bottom of this page, as well as major streaming platforms Apple, Spotify, Amazon and YouTube.

Featuring Délifrance marketing director Stéphanie Brillouet, the first episode explores the balancing act between pricing and customer loyalty; the growing demand for affordable luxuries and premiumisation; and the power of promotions and deals in influencing consumer behaviour. A timely discussion as consumers feel the pinch post-Christmas.

‘‘Bitesize Bakery’ is an opportunity to address the most pressing issues in the industry while providing listeners with actionable insights to help them stay ahead in a fast-evolving market,” said Stéphanie Brillouet, marketing director at Délifrance. “We’re thrilled to kick off the series with a discussion on value, a topic that’s more relevant than ever not only as businesses navigate their own challenges around cost but also as consumers look to draw back on spending post-Christmas.”

In the first episode of the Bitesize Bakery podcast, Alex dives into the topic of "value" in the bakery sector with special guest Stéphanie Brillouet, Délifrance’s Marketing Director. In this jam-packed episode, they explore how value extends beyond price to encompass quality, loyalty, and the allure of affordable luxury.

Alex Hayes explores the rapidly evolving world of plant-based and sustainable baking with visionary French pastry chef and founder of Land & Monkeys, Rodolphe Landemaine. With conscious consumerism driving significant change, bakeries are rethinking everything from ingredients to processes to meet the rising demand.

Whether you're a bakery professional or curious about the direction of the sector, this episode offers valuable insights into how the industry is responding to these trends and what the future holds for plant-based products.

Future episodes of the Bitesize Bakery podcast will see us uncover the latest trends in snacking and coffee shop culture, and how bakery shows up best in schools and universities. To stay tuned for more episode releases or visit the Délifrance Bitesize Bakery podcast page.

Get in touch via hello@harrisandhayes.com with any podcast enquiries.