ABOUT THIS EPISODE
We’re wrapping up the defining moments of 2025 and unboxing the early signals of a far more promising 2026.
From GLP-1 disruption and the great UPF showdown to sensory maximalism, AI-powered shopping takeovers, and Gen Z’s evolving value equation, this episode considers where we are, and most importantly, where we go next.
We’re joined by Charles Banks (TheFoodPeople) for an unmissable trend-fest, and Christine Barnagaud (MMR) for everything gingerbread. Expect bold predictions, product provocations, sensory surprises… and the official Impact Makers ‘Word of the Year’.
Follow us on Instagram @impactmakerspod
From GLP-1 disruption and the great UPF showdown to sensory maximalism, AI-powered shopping takeovers, and Gen Z’s evolving value equation, this episode considers where we are, and most importantly, where we go next.
We’re joined by Charles Banks (TheFoodPeople) for an unmissable trend-fest, and Christine Barnagaud (MMR) for everything gingerbread. Expect bold predictions, product provocations, sensory surprises… and the official Impact Makers ‘Word of the Year’.
Follow us on Instagram @impactmakerspod
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