{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/2c8b545f-6488-45a3-837c-59ddf8da9b02/645393576868b80011241850?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pasta Evangelist Finn Lagun tucks into the challenges of going from letterbox pasta to retail","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60ef6358d9e6df2b91319644/1670856402262-81a5d3a16d172eb698b7c7aa15eb0dc4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In 2018, Finn Lagun went on Dragon's Den but failed to convince Peter Jones &amp; Co to invest in his home delivery pasta business. Now the business has a multi-million pound turnover and is majority owned by the pasta giant Barilla. Rory quizzes Finn about moving from 'pasta through your letter box' to a business which has now expanded into retails outlets and offers fully prepared takeaway delivery.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus in our 'Top Two Challenges' feature, Finn shares his thoughts on the biggest challenges facing Pasta Evangelists and also the direct-to-consumer food industry in general.</p><p><br></p><p>If you want to do business with the UK’s leading brands,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.alfinsight.com/contact-us/request-a-demo/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">request an ALF Insight demo.</a></p>","author_name":"Ultimate Content"}