Straight To The Source

Nov 12 2024 51 ep. 36 mins 3
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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. 

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Ep 51: Redefining Zero: The Future of Non-Alc Innovation with NON's Nick Cozens

Nov 12 2024 44 mins  
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 range, collaborations with top chefs like Matt Stone, and NON’s rapid international

Ep 50: Catching Excellence: Chris Bolton, Producer of the Year

Aug 24 2024 34 mins  
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-catch fishing alongside his partner Kim. In this episode, Chris shares his journey

Ep 49: Sam Burke: Crafting the Future of Australian Red Meat

Aug 19 2024 51 mins  
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, vision, and relentless dedication. We explore how he’s helping to shape the futur

Ep 48: The Source Kitchen, Fine Food Australia 2024

Aug 05 2024 19 mins  
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 professionals. Explore 12 unique sessions covering topics from plant-based innovation

Ep 47: From City Lights to Orchard Sights: The Mandolé Orchard Story

Jul 22 2024 47 mins  
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 his passion for sustainable farming and commitment to quality have shaped Mandolé

Ep 46: From Singapore to Sydney: Kay-Lene Tan’s Story of Sweet Culinary Success

Jul 01 2024 51 mins  
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 to pursue a career in the culinary industry. Discover Kay-Lene's path of resilience, p

Ep 45: Off To The Races with Gerry Maher

Jun 20 2024 40 mins  
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-stakes culinary management as he discusses overseeing five unique venues: Royal Randwick,

Ep 44: Raising the Bar: Crafting Non-Alcoholic Spirits with Lyre's Chief Flavour Architect David Murphy

Jun 03 2024 54 mins  
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, closely mirroring the original premium spirits. Whether you’re a cocktail ent

Ep 43: Westerly Isbaih’s Olive Journey

May 20 2024 53 mins  
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 unravel the diverse cultural odyssey that led to her love of the ancient and noble oli

Ep 42: From Butchery to Bespoke Food Manufacturing: David Beak's Journey with Beak & Johnston

Apr 22 2024 29 mins  
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 manufacturing value-added meal solutions. This episode is proudly supported by Fine Fo