
Henry Dimbleby
Food entrepreneur, journalist, and government advisor. Known for co-founding Leon, leading the National Food Strategy, and advocating for sustainable food systems.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 11min
Espresso: Henry Dimbleby - The Big Mistakes I Made Building LEON
Henry Dimbleby, a British food entrepreneur and co-founder of LEON, shares key insights from his journey in the restaurant business. He details how early experiments in visual branding and food photography shaped sales. Queue management techniques bolstered by a strategic till addition led to a remarkable sales increase. Henry discusses the invisible risks to team trust and the importance of pulse surveys for maintaining morale. He stresses that the economy should respect nature's boundaries to avoid systemic collapse, intertwining business success with environmental health.

Aug 20, 2023 • 30min
How to fix the broken food system: Henry Dimbleby
Former government's food tsar Henry Dimbleby talks with Ed and Geoff about the broken global food system, the impact of ultra-processed foods, Japanese food culture, and the challenges in establishing a national food strategy. They discuss the health and environmental implications of current food practices and advocate for healthier eating habits and systemic changes.

Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 56min
Henry Dimbleby: How I Built LEON, Business Scars To Avoid & Solving the Obesity Crisis
Henry Dimbleby, founder of LEON Restaurants and author of 'Ravenous', shares his brilliant insights on tackling the obesity crisis and the complexities of the food system. He simplifies intricate topics like systems thinking and feedback loops, urging listeners to look for systemic changes. Dimbleby discusses the significance of healthy eating nudges, drawing on successful Finnish initiatives, and emphasizes the importance of clarity in communication. Plus, he connects culinary arts to creativity, advocating for teaching cooking to children as a vital skill for healthier futures.

Apr 10, 2023 • 1h 1min
Henry Dimbleby and Alice Thomson On How The Global Food System Is Killing Us
Henry Dimbleby, a food campaigner and co-founder of LEON, teams up with Times columnist Alice Thomson to tackle the dire state of the global food system. They discuss alarming obesity statistics and the health crises stemming from poor dietary choices. Dimbleby emphasizes the need for sustainable farming and a shift away from processed foods. The conversation dives into how financial constraints impact food decisions, and the necessity of balancing government policies with community actions to create a healthier future for all.

Nov 22, 2021 • 22min
Business Weekly: How To Lead A Sustainable Business – COP26 special with Alannah Weston and Henry Dimbleby
Henry Dimbleby, a prominent food entrepreneur and government advisor, joins Alannah Weston, Chairman of Selfridges Group, to discuss driving sustainability in business post-COP26. They dive into the overlooked importance of food in climate conversations and the significant role it plays in emissions. The duo also tackles the intersection of sustainability and effective policymaking, emphasizing innovative strategies. Their insights illuminate how businesses can champion sustainable practices while navigating regulatory landscapes.