The Food & Drink Business Podcast

In this episode, Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by Professor Paul Wood, a board member at the Australian Academy of Technology & Engineering, to talk about the economic realities of cultivated meat.

We discuss its viability, the logistics, and challenges associated with the field, including costs, regulatory matters, marketing, and scalability.

LINKS:

Vow applies to FSANZ for cultured quail approval

www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/news/vow-applies-to-fsanz-for-cultured-quail-approval

Vow puts mammoth meatballs on the menu

www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/news/vow-puts-mammoth-meatballs-on-the-menu 

Related conferences

Cumulus 2023 (Las Vegas, 11th Sept)

www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/yafevent/cumulus-2023 

AltProteins conference returns, expands, launches (Melb, 4th Oct)

www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/news/altproteins-conference-returns-expands-launches 

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The Food & Drink Business Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Food & Drink Business, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au).

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Food & Drink Business, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Food & Drink Business via their website www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au or send an email to [email protected]

Host: Kim Berry

MC: Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Food & Drink Business - © 2023

In this episode, Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by Ray Hanly, CEO of Beak & Johnston, and Aiden Heke, CEO of Decision Inc Australia, about using data analysis services to expand businesses.

We start off by discussing the role that data analysis plays in growing a business, and the move from lagging data to live data to better respond to changes in consumer behaviours. Ray and Aiden give us an insight into how they undertake analysis of sales and supply chain data, and the typical time frames that businesses can expect in preparation, implementation and utilisation of the data generated by the business.

LINKS:

Beak & Johnston: www.beakandjohnston.com.au/

Decision Inc Australia: www.decisioninc.com.au/ 

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The Food & Drink Business Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Food & Drink Business, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au).

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Food & Drink Business, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Food & Drink Business via their website www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au or send an email to [email protected]

Host: Kim Berry

MC: Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Editor: Chris Visscher

Food & Drink Business - © 2023

In this episode, Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by Lisa Rippon Lee, Vice President, Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability for Australia, at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and John Tortora, Group Chief Procurement & Sustainability Officer at Asahi Beverages.

We discuss Circular Plastics Australia, the collaborative joint venture between the two beverage giants, Pact Group, and Cleanaway to close the loop on PET bottles.

LINKS:

www.circularplasticsaustralia.com/ 

www.cocacolaep.com/ 

www.asahi.com.au/ 

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The Food & Drink Business Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Food & Drink Business, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au).

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Food & Drink Business, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Food & Drink Business via their website www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au or send an email to [email protected]

Host: Kim Berry

MC: Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Editor: Chris Visscher

Food & Drink Business - © 2023

In this episode, Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by the ANZ managing director for ePac Flexibles, Jason Brown, and RED Group’s marketing and communications manager, Rebecca Gleghorn.

We get an insight into how ePac provides innovative flexible packaging solutions and the role RED Group plays in recycling soft plastics in Australia. We explore the importance and benefits of soft plastics, dispel misconceptions on plastic packaging and recycling, and discuss advancements in the sector.

LINKS:

APCO National Packaging Targets by 2025:

www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/news/apco-launches-anzpac-2025-targets-roadmap

ePac: www.epacflexibles.com.au

Red Group: www.redcycle.net.au

Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal (PREP tool): www.prep.org.au/

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The Food & Drink Business Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Food & Drink Business, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au).

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Food & Drink Business, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Food & Drink Business via their website www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au or send an email to [email protected]

Host: Kim Berry

MC: Grant McHerron

Editor: Chris Visscher

Producer: Steve Visscher

Food & Drink Business - © 2022

In a wide-ranging discussion, Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Mondelez International president ANZ/Japan and chair of the Australian Food & Grocery Council about the local - and global - food and beverage sector.

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The Food & Drink Business Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Food & Drink Business, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au).

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Food & Drink Business, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Food & Drink Business via their website www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au or send an email to [email protected]

Host: Kim Berry

MC: Grant McHerron

Editor: Chris Visscher

Producer: Steve Visscher

Food & Drink Business - © 2022

In the largest Asia-Pacific consumer research project for consultancy Bain & Co, 16,000 consumers in 11 different countries were surveyed and 50 hours of one-on-one interviews completed, to gain a greater understanding of consumer attitudes and experience with sustainability and the role it plays in the products they buy.

Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to the report’s lead author and associate partner at Bain, Zara Lightowler, and Bain partner and head of APAC Consumer Products Practice David Zehner, about the report’s findings.

Some of the results will surprise, some may even shock. This episode provides real insights into the minds of consumers and business owners, and the challenges still in play when it comes to purchasing behaviour.

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The Food & Drink Business Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Food & Drink Business, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au).

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Food & Drink Business, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Food & Drink Business via their website www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au or send an email to [email protected]

Host: Kim Berry

MC: Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Food & Drink Business - © 2022

With more than 20 years-experience with multinational food business Mars, Andrew Loader was looking for a new project to try doing business a little differently.

Openway Food Co. is the result. With co-founder Gavin Evans and backing from private equity group Five V, Openway acquired three health food companies, Annex Foods with brands including Red Tractor, healthy snack company Table of Plenty, and Keep in Cleaner.

Loader talks about the different approach, with the acquisitions designed to build the companies rather than break them up, and create a platform that makes health food easier to understand and for consumers to find.

It has allowed the individual business founders to determine how much they are involved in the business, from still running the company to focussing on an area like R&D.

Loader explains that one of the benefits has been that during the disruption of recent years, there has been a depth of experience across the business that has helped keep the focus on goals rather than just the immediate difficulties.

We discuss Loader’s thoughts on the health food aisle, and that there are many people who still don’t know what is down there, if it is healthy and whether they can trust it.

We look at the challenges for retailers and the need for brands to keep bringing new products to the shelves and the churn that occurs when that doesn’t happen.

For Loader, one way to address this is the Openway model, or others which collaborate on certain parts of operations and also greater pressure on technology to help fill some of the gaps when it comes to innovation.

We look at how Openway is finding new functionalities for heritage foods, adding collagen for example to Red Tractor Oats. Loader updates up on its launch in the US and the favourable feedback from retailers at a traditional product but offering new benefits.

We end with Loader saying while the launch of Red Tractor and Raise the Bar into the US market is a major focus at the moment, Openway is committed to making consistent quality products, managing the complex supply chain. and building something for tomorrow.

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The Food & Drink Business Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Food & Drink Business, owned and published by Yaffa Media (www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au).

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Food & Drink Business, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Food & Drink Business via their website www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au or send an email to [email protected]

Host: Kim Berry

MC: Grant McHerron

Editor: Chris Visscher

Producer: Steve Visscher

Food & Drink Business - © 2022

From growing up in the lentil belt of Canberra, to co-founding one of the country’s leading craft breweries, Capital Brewing Co, Laurence Kain talks to and Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry about being Australia's first climate active certified fully carbon neutral brewery.

Laurence and co-founder Tommy Hertel opened the brewery in 2016 after successfully running venues in Canberra and building friendships with Sydney craft brewing icons Young Henry’s and Grifter Brewing Co.

Laurence describes his childhood in Canberra’s ‘lentil/Birkenstock belt’ and how seeing the impact of climate change during climbing and skiing trips made the pair committed to making the brewery as environmentally sustainable as possible.

He explains how the process to carbon neutrality takes time, is complex and can be expensive and how they decided to work with the consultancy that helped them through the process and the federal government Climate Active certification body to develop a template that could be used by other craft breweries.

We talk about some of the achievements and savings made by Capital, and its new sustainability goals.

The episode wraps up with news of a new pilot brew system which enables to Capital team to brew small batches for limited releases and new beer flavours.

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The Food & Drink Business Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Food & Drink Business, owned and published by Yaffa Media.

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Food & Drink Business, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Food & Drink Business via their website www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au or send an email to [email protected]

Host: Kim Berry

MC: Grant McHerron

Producer: Steve Visscher

Food & Drink Business - © 2022

Australian Native Products is the world’s largest grower and supplier of lemon myrtle. In this episode Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to general manager Ross Norris about the business and this, the queen of lemon herbs.

We start off discussing the history of Australian Native Products, its expansion, and establishing a consistent, high quality, organic product.

Ross explains how ANP processes the crop to preserve the flavour and medicinal qualities of the lemon myrtle. We delve into the numerous applications for this hardy native including food, agriculture, cosmetics and health.

The company is focused on global expansion and Ross gives us an update on his recent trip to the World Tea Expo in the US.

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The Food & Drink Business Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Food & Drink Business, owned and published by Yaffa Media.

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Food & Drink Business, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Food & Drink Business via their website www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au or send an email to [email protected]

Host: Kim Berry

MC: Grant McHerron

Editor: Chris Visscher

Producer: Steve Visscher

Food & Drink Business - © 2022

Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry catches up with SPC chair Hussein Rifai on the company’s local and global growth, food as medicine, and the domestic challenge of building a level playing field for home grown products and imports.

We start with the recent news of a $111m raise and how its value was more than financial. Hussein explains that with the investment coming from Australian companies, the value of new perspectives and ideas is amplified because they understand the local culture, economy, and systems the business is operating in.

We then turn to a discussion around the company’s SPC Care division – its dedicated healthcare nutritional business – which was developed in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care. Hussein’s passion about ensuring the elderly and others with additional needs have quality nutrition is matched by his commitment that the IP developed by SPC can be exported and used around the world.

Hussein shares news about talks currently underway to acquire a food company in Spain that will become SPC’s base for Europe and North Africa.

The episode concludes with a discussion around the uneven playing field when it comes to Australian products and imports on the supermarket shelf, and food security.

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The Food & Drink Business Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Food & Drink Business, owned and published by Yaffa Media.

The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Food & Drink Business, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.

If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact Food & Drink Business via their website www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au or send an email to [email protected]

Host: Kim Berry

MC: Grant McHerron

Editor: Jayden Wennholz

Producer: Steve Visscher

Food & Drink Business - © 2022