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Ordermentum acquires Foodbomb and raises $16m
Acquisition of Foodbomb and capital raise allows Ordermentum to continue digitising Australian food and beverage industry. Read more
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Leading Sidekicker to Success Through SEEK Investment with Tom Amos
Tom Amos – CEO and Co-Founder of casual and temporary staff recruitment company, Sidekicker – joins the program for Episode 163. Read more
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Q&A: Gary Olasz (Coravin)
Managing Director of global wine technology company, Coravin, Gary Olasz joins us for a short interview. Read more
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The Rise of Dark Kitchens and Chef Collective with Arin Aghazarian
Arin Aghazarian – General Manager of smart kitchen operator, Chef Collective – joins the program for Episode 162. Read more
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Pathway to Partnership and The Speakeasy Group with Sven Almenning
Sven Almenning – Founder and CEO of The Speakeasy Group – joins the program for Episode 161. Read more
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Rabobank: Australian Wine Oversupplied
Rabobank explains why there are 859 Olympic swimming pools worth of oversupplied Australian wine in its newly-released Wine Quarterly Q3 2023 report. Read more
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Q&A: Mick Wüst (Beer Drinker’s Toolkit)
Author of Beer Drinker’s Toolkit, Mick Wüst joins us for a short interview. Read more
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Q&A: Jeff Grass (Hungry)
Chairman and CEO of HUNGRY Marketplace, Jeff Grass, joins us for an interview. Read more
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Old Queen Street Cafe New To Westminster
Guest contributor, Raul Sadhwani (London), shares his dining experience at new Westminster institution, Old Queen Street Cafe. Read more
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Sprout Organic and Plant-Based Baby Formula with Selasi Berdie
Selasi Berdie – CEO and Founder of Sprout Organic – joins the program for Episode 160. Read more
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Q&A: Neil Druce (Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory)
Neil Druce, owner of the Junee Licorice Factory in Junee, central NSW joined us for a short interview. Read more
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Q&A: Vicky Pappas (My Co)
Vicky Pappas – CEO of My Co – joined us for a short interview to share her insights, inspirations and challenges. Read more
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Halliday Wine Companion Launches Trade Forum On Australian Wine
Halliday Wine Companion, the industry benchmark for Australian wine, is thrilled to announce the launch of its annual Halliday Trade Forum. Read more
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Q&A: Aaron Carrasco and James Crowe (Pinot & Picasso)
Aaron Carrasco and James Crowe – Founders of Pinot and Picasso, Checho’s and Favela – reveal the drivers of their business success, inspirations and challenges. Read more
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Mead Cellar Door Opens in Hunter Valley
Honey Wines Australia – a Meadery specialising in crafting wines made from honey – announces the opening of its cellar door in the scenic region of Broke. Read more
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Digital Platform Greensquare Tackles Sustainability In Specialty Coffee
Online coffee trading platform, Greensquare, leverages specialty coffee growth with equity crowdfunding campaign and seeks disruption of green coffee trade. With the global specialty coffee market projected to experience a CAGR of 11.3% from 2023 to 2030, the opportunity for digital innovation is very attractive. “As global coffee demand continues to rise, it’s crucial we… Read more
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Australian EduTech Platform Advised By Beyonce’s Dad Raises $4.6 Million For International Expansion
Australian edutech platform Frntlne raises $4.6 million seed fund to accelerate innovation in frontline staff training and enter Singapore, the UK and UAE. Read more
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Rabobank: The Hype Cycle Is Over – Incremental Food Innovation Is Back
The hype cycle is over for disruptive food products and incremental innovation is back, according to a new report by agribusiness banking specialist, Rabobank. Read more
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Aussie steakhouse brings Popular dining experience to London’s Mayfair
Guest contributor, Raul Sadhwani (London), shares a recount of his dining experience at the venue opening and first international outpost of The Meat and Wine Co. Read more
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Halliday Wine Companion Reveals 2024 Shortlisted Nominees
Halliday Wine Companion has announced the shortlisted wineries, winemakers, and viticulturists for the highly anticipated 2024 Halliday Wine Companion Awards. Read more
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Guest Experience Data and General Management of SevenRooms with Paul Hadida
Paul Hadida – APAC General Manager of guest experience and retention platform, SevenRooms – joins the program for Episode 159. Read more
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Antico: Two venues become three in the Cuatro Group
Brisbane hospitality group – The Cuatro Group – prepares to open new venue, Antico. Read more
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Coravin Launches Revolutionary Single- Serve System: Vinitas
The industry-changing device is designed to help businesses share preserved sample bottles of wine with wider audiences, meeting the younger consumer demand of “try before you buy”. Read more
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The Hottest Trending Global Gin Brands – Never Never Distilling Co with Sean Baxter
Sean Baxter – Brand Director of South Australian spirits company, Never Never Distilling Co – joins the program for Episode 158. Read more
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Australia’s Oldest Distillery and The Bickford’s Group of Companies with Chris Illman
Chris Illman – Head of Sales & Marketing at Bickford’s – joins the program for Episode 157. Read more
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Sidekicker Launches New Jobs Index
The Sidekicker Jobs Index indicates that the casual labour crunch affecting Australian businesses is largely over, with worker supply growing by 145% per shift. Read more
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Future of food: what’s on the menu in 2050
UNSW From insects to cultured meat, nothing is off the table when it comes to feeding the world’s population which is estimated to be 10 billion people in 30 years’ time. In 2050, the global population is expected to grow to 10 billion – that’s a staggering two billion extra mouths to feed. Professor Johannes… Read more
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NONHQ – The World’s First Cellar Door For Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Leading non-alcoholic wine alternative brand NON, unveils NONHQ – the world’s first non-alcoholic cellar door – in Melbourne. Read more
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MEQ launches world’s first AI-enabled video tech for meat quality measurement
Following AUS-MEAT accreditation, MEQ has launched the world’s first AI-enabled video tech for meat quality measurement. Read more
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Taste Of Europe At Good Food and Wine Show 2023
Courtesy of Bon Fromage, we had the pleasure of indulging in a French cheese and chocolate pairing at Good Food 2023 in Melbourne. Read more
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Prestigious South Australian Food and Beverage Awards Launched
Outstanding food and beverage manufacturers, producers and industry service providers are being encouraged to enter in the 2023 South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards. Read more
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‘When normal is a good thing’ – Australian Beef Seasonal Outlook 2023
Rabobank’s Australian Beef Seasonal Outlook 2023 forecasts Australia’s beef sector to a return to “more normal” market conditions in the season ahead. Read more
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Gintonica Selling Aussie Gin Platform
Aussie gin platform, Gintonica announces sale of business. Read more
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ecoSPIRITS Closes USD 10 Million Series A Fundraise Led by Closed Loop Partners
ecoSPIRITS has raised USD 10 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round, led by New York-based circular economy investment firm, Closed Loop Partners. Read more
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Misconceptions of food packaging aggravates food waste problem
New RMIT-led research reveals most Australians think food packaging waste is a bigger environmental issue than food waste – but the opposite is true. Read more
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Coles opens its first Automated Distribution CEntre in Redbank, Queensland
Largest single capital investment in Coles’ history will provide a safer, more efficient and sustainable supply chain in partnership with Witron. Read more
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Spotlight: Carlos Hurworth (The Meniscus Co)
Industry spotlight on hospitality professional, Carlos Hurworth. Read more
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Distill Ventures Pre-Accelerator Autumn 2023
Beverage funding and mentorship program for underrepresented founders Read more
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DoorDash and Delivery with Rebecca Burrows
Rebecca Burrows – General Manager of DoorDash Australia – joins the program for Episode 156. Read more
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Vodka By A Polish Prince, Kavka with Jan Woroniecki
Jan Woroniecki – Polish Prince and Founder of vodka brand, Kavka – joins the program for Episode 155. Read more
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Saltsmith, Charcuterie and Streaky Bacon with Simon Lawry and David Ball
Simon Lawry and David Ball – Co-Founders of specialty bacon business, Saltsmith – join the program for Episode 154. Read more
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Tequila Tromba with Jimmy Sherry
Jimmy Sherry – Co-Founder of tequila brand, Tromba – joins the program for Episode 153. Read more
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The Impact of Busy Lifestyles on Australia’s Eating Habits: New Data Reveals Startling Trends
Insight into the busy lives of working professionals reveals the effect of their career-focused attention on their eating habits. Read more
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Sweet and Chilli Global Drinks Agency with Cameron Northway
Cameron Northway – Founder and Managing Director of global drinks agency, Sweet&Chilli – joins the program for Episode 152. Read more
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Deliverect and Lightspeed Hospitality with Zhong Xu
Zhong Xu – Founder of hospitality technology platform, Deliverect – joins the program for Episode 151. Read more
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Hey You, Ordermentum and Food Tech with Adam Theobald
Adam Theobald – Founder of hospitality tech platforms Ordermentum and Hey You – joins the program for Episode 150. Read more
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Restless Children No More – Grub Lab with Mick Carr
Mick Carr – Founder of Grubb Lab – joins the program for Episode 149. Read more
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BlueRock and Business Advice with Peter Lalor
Peter Lalor – Founding Director of Melbourne advisory firm, BlueRock – joins the program for Episode 148. Read more
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Table Booking Tech and ResDiary with Colin Winning
Colin Winning – CEO of ResDiary – joins the program for Episode 147. Read more
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Immersive Hospitality and Viral Ventures with Aden Levin
Aden Levin – Co-Founder of Viral Ventures – joins the program for Episode 146. Read more
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New Zealand’s Most Infamous and Successful Pizza Chain Opens Doors in Australia
NZ’s most infamous pizza chain is coming for a big bite of the Australian QSR sector Read more
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FELLR and The Seltzer Market with Will Morgan and Andy Skora
Will Morgan and Andy Skora – Co-Founders of seltzer brand, FELLR – join the program for Episode 144. Read more
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Modus Operandi and Non-Alcoholic Beer with Jaz Wearin
Jaz Wearin – Co-Founder of Modus Operandi – joins the program for Episode 143. Read more
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Sustainable Investment Ethos – Botanical Water Technologies and Vegan BioCheese – with Terry Paule
Terry Paule – Founder, Investor and Philanthropist – joins the program for Episode 142. Read more
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Lark Distillery and The Origin of Australian Craft Whisky with Bill Lark
Bill Lark – Founder of Lark Distillery – joins the program for Episode 141. Read more
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Australia’s Fastest Growing QSR, Fishbowl with Nic Pestalozzi
Nic Pestalozzi – Co-Founder of Australia’s fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant, Fishbowl – joins the program for Episode 140. Read more
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Project Development and The People with Andrew Taylor and Paul Schulte
Andrew Taylor and Paul Schulte – Co-founders of hospitality group, The People – join the program for Episode 139. Read more
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AgriFood Tech Accelerators and Rocket Seeder with Emma Coath
Emma Coath – Managing Director of Rocket Seeder Limited and Co-Founder of GROW Agrifood Tech Accelerator – joins the program for Episode 138. Read more
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Deputy and Global Workforce Management with Ashik Ahmed
Ashik Ahmed – Founder of global workforce management platform, Deputy – joins the program for Episode 137. Read more
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Urban List with Susannah George
Susannah George – Founder of AU/NZ’s largest independent lifestyle publisher, Urban List – joins the program for Episode 136. Read more
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Delivery Through Downturn with Shane Delia and Jason Wyatt
Shane Delia and Jason Wyatt – Founders of food delivery platform Providoor – join the program for Episode 135. Read more
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Italian Liqueurs, Marketing and Distribution with Trent Russell
Trent Russell – Regional Director of APAC for leading liquor brand, Illva Saronno – joins the program for Episode 134. Read more
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The Amazon of Foodservice with Ben Lipschitz
Ben Lipschitz – Co-Founder and Managing Director of wholesale food marketplace, FoodByUs – joins the program for Episode 133. Read more
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KeepCup, B Corp and Scaling Sustainability with Abigail Forsyth
Abigail Forsyth – the Co-Founder and Managing Director of KeepCup – joins the program for Episode 132. Read more
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Data-Driven Customer Engagement and SevenRooms with Joel Montaniel
Joel Montaniel – the CEO and Co-Founder of guest experience platform, SevenRooms – joins the program for Episode 131. Read more
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Opening the Liquor Loot with Joel Hauer
Founder and CEO of subscription business, Liquor Loot, Joel Hauer joins the program for Episode 130. Read more
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Kaddy and The Beverage Industry with Mike Abbott and Rich Coombes
Co-Founders of Beverage Tech Platform, Kaddy – Rich Coombes and Mike Abbott – join the program for Episode 129. Read more
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FMCG, Chocolate and Koko Black with Nicolas Georges
Nicolas Georges – system thinker and CEO of Koko Black – joins the program for Episode 128. Read more
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SPC, Much More Than Baked Beans and Spaghetti with Robert Giles
Robert Giles, CEO of SPC – Australia’s leading producer of premium packaged fruit – joins the program for Episode 127. Read more
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BioPak, Plastics and Food Service Disposables with Gary Smith
Gary Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of BioPak, joins the program for Episode 126. Read more
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Food Systems Innovation with Sarah Nolet
Sarah Nolet, Founder of AgThentic and Co-founder of Tenacious Ventures, joins the program for Episode 125. Read more
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Specialty Coffee and Wolff Coffee Roasters with Penny Wolff
Penny Wolff, CEO of Wolff Coffee Roasters, joins the program for Episode 124. Read more
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Three Generations of Taylors Wines with Mitchell Taylor
Mitchell Taylor, Managing Director of Taylors Wines, joins the program for Episode 123. Read more
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Blackbird Ventures and The Future of Food with Samantha Wong
Samantha Wong, Partner at venture capital fund, Blackbird Ventures, joins the program for Episode 122. Read more
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Stagekings Makes Furniture with Jeremy Fleming
Jeremy Fleming, Managing Director of staging company, Stagekings, joins the program for Episode 119. Read more
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Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index with Andrew Shirley
Andrew Shirley, Head of Rural Research at global property consultancy, Knight Frank, joins the program for Episode 118. Read more
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Animal Feed and ProAgni with Lachlan Campbell
Lachlan Campbell, the Co-Founder and CEO of ProAgni – an antibiotic-free animal feed supplement company – joins the program for Episode 117. Read more
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Ovolo Hotels with Girish Jhunjhnuwala
Girish Jhunjhnuwala, Founder of international hotel group, Ovolo Hotels, joins the program for Episode 115. Read more
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Banking to Baskin-Robbins with Ben Flintoff
Ben Flintoff is the General Manager of Baskin-Robbins and joins the program for Episode 114. Read more
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Irrigation and SWAN Systems with Tim Hyde
Tim Hyde is the CEO and Co-Founder of SWAN Systems, a Perth based AgTech company and joins the program for Episode 112. Read more
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The Australian Superfood Co with Hayley Blieden
Hayley Blieden is the Founder, Chief Dietitian and Managing Director of The Australian Superfood Co and joins the program for Episode 111. Read more
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Proof and Company with Paul Gabie
Paul Gabie is the Co-founder and CEO of Proof & Company, one of Asia Pacific’s leading independent spirit companies and joins the program for Episode 110. Read more
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Profitable Hospitality and SilverChef with Ken Burgin
Consultant, educator and operator, Ken Burgin from Profitable Hospitality and SilverChef, joins the program for Episode 108. Read more
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Squad Ink with Terry and Matthew Squadrito
Identical twin brothers and co-founders of design studio, Squad Ink, Matthew and Terry Squadrito, join the program for Episode 107. Read more
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Women’s Shoes and Mushrooms with Michael Fox
Michael Fox, co-founder of the plant-based meat company, Fable Food Co, joins the program for Episode 106. Read more
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Broadsheet, Food Culture and Publishing with Nick Shelton
Director and Publisher at Broadsheet Media, Nick Shelton joins the program for Episode 100. Read more
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Wine Delivery, Tech and Good Pair Days with Banjo Harris Plane
Two-time Australian Sommelier of the Year and Founder of Good Pair Days, Banjo Harris Plane joins the program for Episode 99. Read more
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Setting An Example with Rebecca Gibbs and Andy El-Bayeh
Rebecca Gibbs and Andy El-Bayeh, co-founders of reputable Australian PR company, Example, join the program for Episode 98. Read more
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Roasted By Bureaux with Tim Williams
Founder of shared coffee roasting workspace, Bureaux Collective, Tim Williams joins the program for Episode 97. Read more
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Distill Ventures and Liquid Investments with Frank Lampen
Founder of Distill Ventures, Frank Lampen, joins the program for Episode 96. Read more
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Capi, Capital and Sustainable Business with Pitzy Folk
Entrepreneur, Investor and Founder of beverage brand, CAPI, Pitzy Folk, joins the program for Episode 95. Read more
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Unilever Food Solutions with Yezdi Daruwalla
Unilever Food Solutions Managing Director (Australia and New Zealand), Yezdi Daruwalla joins the program for Episode 94. Read more
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The Coffee Club with John Lazarou
Director of The Coffee Club and Minor DKL, John Lazarou, joins the program for Episode 93. Read more
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AgTech and Soil Science with Dr Darren Hughes
Founder of AgTech company, Laconik, Dr Darren Hughes joins the program for Episode 92. Read more
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Happy Eggs with John O’Hara
Managing Director of Sunny Queen Australia, John O’Hara joins the program for Episode 91. Read more
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Exiting Impos and Developing Doshii with Sean O’Meara
Founder of Impos and Doshii, Sean O’Meara joins the program for Episode 90. Read more
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Barista Hustle with Matt Perger
Barista, Roaster, Green Coffee Buyer and Founder of Barista Hustle, Matt Perger joins the program for Episode 88. Read more
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Fighting Food Waste with Katy Barfield
Founder of award-winning social enterprise and food surplus marketplace, Yume, Katy Barfield joins us for Episode 88. Read more
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The Only National Restaurant Critic with John Lethlean
Journalist for The Australian, John Lethlean joins the program for Episode 87. Read more
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Artistic Expression Through Food with Joe Grbac
Joe Grbac, Chef and Restaurateur joins the program for Episode 86. Read more