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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.

 

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#248 - Potato Prices Fall, SSP Changes, Farmed Cod & Running a Fish & Chip Shop in a Heatwave

Jul 23, 2026

In Episode 248 of the Ceres Podcast Podsquad, Stelios Theocharous is joined by David Miller, Kelly Barnes and Mark Petrou for another wide-ranging discussion on the biggest issues currently affecting fish & chip shops.

This episode covers:

• The latest market update on cod, haddock, hake and potato prices.
• Why falling potato prices may not last as long as many expect.
• The UK’s new Statutory Sick Pay changes and what they mean for independent businesses.
• How employers can balance supporting genuine illness while protecting their businesses.
• Handling customer complaints, online reviews and protecting staff morale.
• Whether farmed cod could become part of the future of the fish & chip industry.
• Insights from the English Fish & Chip Awards.
• Trading through extreme summer temperatures and adapting staffing to changing customer demand.
• Practical discussions on stock control, labour planning and maintaining profitability during quieter trading periods.

As always, the Podsquad shares honest opinions, practical experience and real-world advice from operators who work in the industry every day.

Hosts:
Stelios Theocharous
David Miller
Kelly Barnes
Mark Petrou

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