Recent Articles and Episodes
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Australian Tea Innovator Secures Capital for Asian Expansion
East Forged Confirms AUD $1.5M Raised for Asian Expansion When Guinness revolutionised beer with nitrogen infusion in the 1950s, few could have predicted the same technology would transform tea seven decades later. East Forged, a Queensland-based beverage innovator, is doing exactly that – and catching the attention of major Asian agricultural investors in the process.… Read more
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Ending Single-Use Plastic In Sport and Entertainment Venues with Martin Salter
Martin Salter – Co-Founder and CEO of social impact enterprise, WOSUP – joins the podcast for Episode 180. Read more
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Bringing Taste To Temperance with Aaron Trotman
Aaron Trotman – Founder of zero percent alcohol, alternative wine brand NON – joins the program for Episode 172. Read more
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The World’s Oldest Brewery: Weihenstephan
Marcus Englet – Head of Export at Weihenstephan – shares insights on the world’s oldest brewery and its 1000 year history. Read more
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Sparing No Broccoli Stump with Paul Cooper
Paul Cooper – Michelin-trained executive chef and multiple venue owner – joins the program for Episode 171. Read more
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23rd Street Distillery Launches Whisky and RTD
Sarah Camerlengo – Brand Manager of 23rd Street Distillery – discusses the brand’s foray into the Australian whisky market. Read more
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Data and Decision-Making: Q&A with James Bradey
James Brady reveals operational and strategic insights into the success of his hospitality group, Liquid & Larder. Read more
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The Craft Of The Cocktail And A Fancy Goose With Dale DeGroff
Dale DeGroff – world-renowned bartender and best-selling author – joins the program for Episode 170. Read more
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Merger Creates New Powerhouse In Hospitality Tech
Hospitality tech companies HungryHungry and MOBI merge and look to the US. Read more
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Coffee Innovation and Japanese Expansion with Mike Brabant
Mike Brabant – CEO of Australian independent coffee company, Single O – joins the program for Episode 169. Read more
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Charting Growth In Dining Tech with Chris Bradley
Chris Bradley – Australasian Business Development Manager at technology platform, First Table – joins the program for Episode 168. Read more
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Maintaining Passion In Service: Q&A with Carlos Hurworth
Carlos Hurworth, with 25 years of bartending experience, joins us for a Q&A on how to achieve longevity in the service industry. Read more
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Cold Brew Goes Ultrasonic
Shih-Hao Chiu, Dr Francisco Trujillo and Nikunj Naliyadhara (pictured, left to right; credit: UNSW/Cecilia Duong) A University of New South Wales research team has developed an accelerated cold brew coffee method using ultrasonic technology. Cold Brew Problem Fans of cold brew coffee often rave about the smoother, less acidic and less bitter taste compared to… Read more
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Marnong Estate: Q&A with Executive Chef Greg Feck
Executive Chef Greg Feck shares his insights on menu creation, the role of suppliers and how to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. Read more
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Grayza Brings QR To The Table: Q&A with Cameron Stallard
Cameron Stallard – co-founder of hospitality technology platform, Grayza – joins us for an interview. Read more
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‘Plant-based’ beats vegetarian and vegan
La Trobe University research shows a preference for the term ‘plant-based’ over ‘vegetarian’ and ‘vegan’. Read more
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Stanley Restaurant: Q&A with Louis Tikaram
Stanley Restaurant head chef and partner, Louis Tikaram, joins us for an interview about the creation of his popular Brisbane venue, the city’s unique appetite and some of his operational advice and challenges. Read more
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Luxury Hotel Insights: Q&A with Rocco Bova
Mexico-based hotel and hospitality consultant, Rocco Bova, joins us for a Q&A. Read more
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Maggie’s Snacks and Liquor: Q&A with Alejandro Archibald
Maggie’s Snacks and Liquor co-owner, Alejandro Archibald, joins us for an interview about his new venue. Read more
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Bower brings Organic Hard Kombucha to Sydney: Q&A with Emlyn Gavin
Emlyn Gavin – Founder of organic hard kombucha brand, Bower – joins us for an interview after their recent brand launch in Manly, Sydney. Read more
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Cultivated Quail Meat Could Be On The Table
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has concluded a cultivated quail meat product is safe to eat. The approval process is now open to public submissions. Read more
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Australian Food Inquiry: Report Released
The Australian Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has released its report for an inquiry into Australian food security. Read more
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Torino: A Taste of Italy in Melbourne’s Driver Lane
Beneath Driver Lane owner, Hamish Goonetilleke, joins us for an interview on his latest venue, Bar Torino. Read more
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Gravity Seltzer Lands First Choice Liquor: Q&A with Mick Spencer
Mick Spencer – co-founder of Gravity Seltzer – joins us for an interview after ranging in major Australian beverage retailer, First Choice Liquor. Read more
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Brands Are Communities: On The Pass with Gabriel Ornelas
Gabriel Ornelas – hospitality strategist and host of Top 100 podcast ‘On The Pass’ – joins the program for Episode 167. Read more
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Cape Byron Distillery Launches Small Batch Whisky Series
New small batch whisky series by Cape Byron Distillery launches with Viognier Cask. Read more
