Melbourne-based chef Tom Sarafian, founded his brand 'Sarafian Melbourne' in mid-2021. His hand-made Hummus and Toum sells out regularly across the city. Here, he shares the story of his career, the adventures he's taken and why hand-picking chickpeas for every batch of hummus may take more time but helps him sleep at night... 

Former marine scientist and now, mushroom farmer, Yarra Valley-based John Ford shares his knowledge and love of all things fungi.

He cultivates little-known and very delicious varieties of mushrooms and sells to some leading chefs across Australia. 

Wondering about what a Lion's Mane mushroom is and how to cook it? John shares that and way more about how he sees an edible future. 

We talk with Emma Coath, who guides Rocket Seeder, an accelerator for early stage startups in the Food and Agriculture sector in Australia.

She is passionate about helping innovators and founders take their food and agriculture businesses to the next level by providing them with the tools, guidance and support they need to scale up and help create an Edible Future... 

Richard Seymour, GM of Mount Zero Olives in the Grampians in western Victoria, shares the story of the family business that has grown significantly since they bought the olive grove in 1994.

Always working towards a sustainable and ethical future in produce and production, Richard discusses how Mount Zero Olives do what they do and wish to do for generations to come.  

Edible Futures talks to producers, farmers, creatives, trailblazers and amazing minds who are working towards a bright, delicious future.

Hosted by Hilary McNevin of Turnip Media.

This podcast is produced by Luke McCredden.