Eliza Redfern is an Analysis and Insights Manager at Dairy Australia, helping shape the industry’s understanding of milk production, supply, and market trends.

Originally set on a career in veterinary science, Eliza’s path took a turn when she discovered a passion for agriculture during her degree at the University of Melbourne. A hands-on stint on a dairy farm cemented her love for the industry, and her analytical skills quickly found a home in market insights and industry strategy.

Since joining Dairy Australia in 2020, Eliza has become a trusted voice in interpreting data and trends for farmers, processors, and industry stakeholders. From tracking herd numbers to forecasting milk yields, she’s committed to helping the sector do more with less — and navigate a future shaped by climate, markets, and technology.

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Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests.

Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides.

Get in touch with us:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ausfine.com

Pete Findlay is the CEO of Bega Group — one of Australia’s most iconic food companies and home to brands like Vegemite, Bega Cheese, and Dairy Farmers.

With a career spanning finance, strategy, and executive leadership, Pete has steered Bega through industry change, market volatility, and the ongoing challenge of staying competitive in a global food market.

In this episode, Pete unpacks how productivity drives affordability, the realities of competing on the world stage, and what it takes to keep an Australian food giant innovative, resilient, and growing.

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Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests.

Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides.

Get in touch with us:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

David Williams is the founder and Managing Director of Kidder Williams — and one of the most influential dealmakers in Australian agrifood. With a background in finance and a deep instinct for value, David has led major transactions in dairy, seafood, wine, meat, and beyond, including landmark deals for Tassal, Bellamy’s, Huon, and Bega.

Over four decades, David has helped family businesses scale, co-ops privatize, and iconic brands find new life. Known for his brutal honesty, sharp eye for strategy, and deep sector expertise, he’s built a reputation as the go-to advisor when a food or ag business needs to grow, raise capital — or sell.

In this episode, David shares lessons from the frontlines: what makes a business truly valuable, how founders get in their own way, and why he still sees huge opportunity in Australian agrifood — if the right people are at the table.

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Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests.

Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides.

Get in touch with us:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.ausfine.com/

Barry Irvin is the Chairman of Bega Cheese and one of Australia’s most respected agrifood leaders, best known for transforming Bega from a small regional dairy co-op into a nationally recognised, branded food company.

Barry grew up a fifth-generation dairy farmer in the Bega Valley, learning resilience and hard work from an early age. After an early banking career, he returned home to help save the family farm, soon getting involved with Bega Co-operative Society just as it faced its own turning point.

Over more than three decades of leadership, Barry steered Bega through deregulation, industry fragmentation, and intense competition—championing a culture of humility, service, and trust. His commitment to long-term thinking and strategic investment culminated in Bega’s famous acquisition of Vegemite and other iconic Australian brands, marking a bold shift from commodity production to branded foods.

A believer in loyalty, collaboration—even with competitors—and in always sharing both dreams and fears, Barry has built a reputation for calm leadership in tough times and a vision for an industry built on relationships and shared value.

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Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests.

Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides.

Get in touch with us:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.ausfine.com/

Jon Spainhour is a Senior Broker and Partner at Ever.ag, one of the most influential firms in global dairy risk management. Jon’s career began in the open-outcry pits of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, where he transitioned from cattle and hogs to becoming one of the early pioneers of dairy futures.

After starting the dairy desk at Cargill in the early 2000s, Jon helped lead the rise of dairy risk tools in the US, educating producers and traders on how to de-risk in a volatile market. He later joined Rice Dairy, where he worked closely with major players like Ausfine to unlock US cheese export potential — well before it became mainstream.

Now part of Ever.ag, Jon works across global markets, helping clients navigate futures, options, and the increasingly strategic role of risk management in dairy. With deep insight into production trends, export growth, and international price dynamics, Jon remains one of the clearest voices in the industry — and a key advocate for keeping a sharp eye on Europe.

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Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests.

Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides.

Get in touch with us:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.ausfine.com/

Steve Spencer and Jo Bills are the co-founders of Freshagenda, now part of Ever.ag — a leading provider of global dairy market intelligence and strategy. Together, they’ve transformed how the industry thinks about supply, value, and risk.

Steve started his career in consulting, working through major agricultural deregulation and strategy projects across Australia. Jo’s background spans ag science, government, and strategic insight roles, including a long tenure at Dairy Australia. They teamed up in 2012 to launch Freshagenda with one goal: make sense of global dairy through real data, sharp analysis, and tools that actually work.

Their work now informs decisions for the world’s biggest dairy players — from Nestlé to FrieslandCampina. As part of Ever.ag, Steve and Jo continue to lead the charge in modelling, insight, and helping dairy businesses navigate a rapidly changing global market.

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Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests.

Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides.

Get in touch with us:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.ausfine.com/

Tim Kidman is the Founder and Managing Director of The Fuel Agency, a Melbourne-based brand and marketing agency focused on helping businesses uncover their purpose and communicate it with clarity and impact.

Tim’s career began in hospitality and sales before moving into marketing, studying both business strategy and psychology. He’s worked across FMCG, logistics, and design, ultimately launching Fuel over 25 years ago with a mission to create a more accountable and commercially focused agency model.

Known for his clear thinking and deep questioning, Tim and his team have helped companies—from franchise networks to family-owned exporters—craft brands that connect with customers, drive growth, and reflect authentic values.

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Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests.

Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides.

Get in touch with us:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods⁠⁠⁠⁠

Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.ausfine.com/

Kylie Prout is Head of People and Culture at Ausfine Foods. Starting her career as a chemical engineer, Kylie has held diverse roles across automotive, toy manufacturing, pharmaceutical operations, and aged care before making the leap into HR leadership.

Kylie’s career began at Ford Motor Company and later included roles at Mattel and Lockwood Security, where a pivotal moment led her from engineering into human resources. Since joining Ausfine in 2023, Kylie has brought a structured, people-first approach to scaling Ausfine’s global team and culture. Her trademark leadership philosophy — “PEAK” (Performance, Enthusiasm, Accountability, Kindness) — now underpins Ausfine’s people strategy.

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Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests.

Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides.

Get in touch with us:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods⁠⁠⁠

Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠https://shop.ausfine.com/

Paula O’Toole is Chief Operations Officer at Ausfine Foods. Originally from Ireland, Paula moved to Australia in 2003 and has built a career spanning logistics, IT, and executive leadership across multiple industries.

She began her Australian career in telecommunications with roles at Virgin Mobile and Brightstar, where she led major supply chain and IT initiatives, including service innovation programs for Telstra. Paula later held senior roles at Orora Packaging and as CIO of Timberlink Australia before joining Ausfine in 2023.

Paula brings a rare blend of operational expertise and technological insight, driving Ausfine’s systems transformation, global process standardisation, and strategic growth initiatives across Australia, Indonesia, and the US.

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Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests.

Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides.

Get in touch with us:

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods⁠⁠

Online Shop: ⁠⁠https://shop.ausfine.com/

Tom Wigan is Vice President of Sales at Ausfine USA, the newest addition to the Ausfine Foods group. Tom joined Ausfine in 2020 with a background in international trade—having started his career at a Japanese steel trading house—where he gained hands-on experience in logistics, operations, and global commodity markets.

Transitioning from steel to meat, Tom quickly established himself as a standout trader, building strong relationships with Australian processors and international customers. In 2023, his entrepreneurial drive and proven track record led to his appointment in Denver, where he now heads Ausfine’s US expansion and continues to forge new trade opportunities across the region.

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Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests.

Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides.

Get in touch with us:

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods⁠

Online Shop: ⁠https://shop.ausfine.com/