Straight To The Source
Straight To The Source
Welcome to Food, Views and Big Ideas where food and hospitality experts Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon go behind-the-scenes to have candid conversations with Australia’s most dynamic food, hospitality and agribusiness leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. Follow, comment, and hit that bell for more episodes of Straight To The Source on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. To stay up to date follow …Social links:
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Ep 51: Redefining Zero: The Future of Non-Alc Innovation with NON's Nick Cozens
Join Lucy Allon for an inspiring conversation with Nick Cozens, Head of Beverage at NON—a pioneering Australian brand redefining the alcohol-free drinks category. Nick shares the mission driving NON's unique, zero-alcohol alternatives to wine, the creative journey behind their globally acclaimed ra…
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Ep 50: Catching Excellence: Chris Bolton, Producer of the Year
Join Lucy Allon in this special edition episode as she sits down with Chris Bolton, the newly crowned 2024 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards ‘Producer of the Year’. Chris, a third-generation fisherman from Kurrimine Beach in Far North Queensland, has dedicated his life to sustainable, wild-ca…
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Ep 49: Sam Burke: Crafting the Future of Australian Red Meat
In the latest episode of Food, Views and Big Ideas, Lucy Allon catches up with our good friend, Chef Sam Burke. From his early days in the kitchen to his current role as Product & Business Development Manager and Corporate Chef for Meat and Livestock Australia, Sam’s journey is one of passion, visi…
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Ep 48: The Source Kitchen, Fine Food Australia 2024
Join us as we unveil the program for The Source Kitchen at Fine Food Australia! From September 2nd to 5th at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, this collaboration between Fine Food Australia, Global Victoria, and Straight to the Source promises exciting sessions for all food industry p…
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Ep 47: From City Lights to Orchard Sights: The Mandolé Orchard Story
Join Tawnya Bahr as she sits down with Tom Stefanovic from Mandolé Orchard to uncover the inspiring journey behind this premium almond brand nestled in the heart of the Riverina. Tom shares his incredible transition from bustling city life to the serene, yet demanding, rural landscape. Discover how…
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Ep 46: From Singapore to Sydney: Kay-Lene Tan’s Story of Sweet Culinary Success
Join Tawnya Bahr as she delves into the inspiring journey of Dessert Masters star and Executive Pastry Chef, Kay-Lene Tan. From experiencing a career plateau to undergoing a transformative quarter-life crisis at 25, Kay-Lene shares her personal story and passion for food, which ultimately led her t…
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Ep 45: Off To The Races with Gerry Maher
Join host Tawnya Bahr as she sits down with Gerry Maher, the General Manager of Culinary Operations at the Australian Turf Club. In this episode, Gerry shares his lifelong passion for cooking, sparked by his grandmother's baking and his father's adventurous palate. Dive into the world of high-stake…
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Ep 44: Raising the Bar: Crafting Non-Alcoholic Spirits with Lyre's Chief Flavour Architect David Murphy
Join Lucy Allon as she sits down with David Murphy from Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirit Co., the world’s most awarded non-alcoholic spirit company. From humble beginnings in Australia, Lyre's has revolutionised the drinks industry by creating non-alcoholic versions of the world’s most popular cocktails…
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Ep 43: Westerly Isbaih’s Olive Journey
Come and join Tawnya Bahr as she sits down for a heart-to-heart with her friend Westerly Isbaih, a passionate olive oil & table olive expert, and long time advocate for the Australian olive industry. Through their engaging chat, they discuss Westerly's unique pathway to the world of food, and unrav…
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Ep 42: From Butchery to Bespoke Food Manufacturing: David Beak's Journey with Beak & Johnston
Join Tawnya Bahr as she sits down with David Beak, the driving force behind Australia's leading manufacturer of premium ready-made meals, Beak & Johnston. Discover how David's meat industry heritage coupled with his passion for great-tasting food, shaped the success of his innovative company manufa…
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