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For those of you who know me, you would know I love working in this wonderful food industry, but I also love talking about it!The Food Mentor Podcast unravels innovative, insightful and insprirational stories from individuals and businesses from the food industry. If you are interested in developing or growing a food or beverage brand/business or you are a retail, food service, hospitality, distribution company or even a food industry service provider, then we have you covered. One thing is for sure when listening to The Food Mentor podcast, you will always meet someone interesting (virtually) and learn something new - guaranteed!
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- Episode #41 - Happy Birthday to the Cubbyhouse Canteen Sisters Bec & Narelle · 35 minThis week it’s 17 years since Bec and Narelle launched their Cubbyhouse Canteen Parkside cafe in Armadale, Melbourne and 3 years since the retail venture kicked off. 2026 has…
- Episode #40 Meet the Founder and CEO of Roma Foods Max Buontempo · 30 minOur Food Mentor podcast chats are usually with starts ups and SME’s but today we switch gears and talk with Max Buontempo the Founder and CEO of Roma Foods. Max and his family…
- Episode #39 Meet Cass Spies Founder & CEO of Twisted Healthy Treats · 26 minToday we’re joined by Cass Spies, Founder and CEO of Twisted Healthy Treats. Twisted Healthy Treats is one of Australia’s leading better-for-you frozen dessert brands, built on a…
- Episode #38 David Burns chats through the holy grail of developing a new brand or product range. · 30 minIn this episode of the food mentor podcast I chat through “The Holy grail of developing a food or beverage product”. It’s no secret that there are thousands of new brands and…
- Episode #37 Our annual update from Sisters Bec & Narelle at Cubbyhouse Canteen · 27 minIt’ been another bonkers year for powerhouse sisters Bec and Narelle at Cubbyhouse Canteen. The Sisters just celebrated their 2nd birthday with their retail venture and are now…
- Episode #36 - Meet Matt Demicoli Co founder and Managing Director of Health Lab · 27 minToday I’m chatting with Matt Demicoli the Co Founder and Managing Director of Health Lab. This year the team celebrate their 10th birthday. Health Lab burst on to the scene back…
- Episode #35 Sugira Rubasha chats with David about personal brand and entrepreneurship from humble beginnings. · 46 minToday I’m chatting with Sugira Rubasha from ETS Rubasha media. We’re talking about my personal and professional journey, from humble beginnings growing up on the South Coast of…
- Episode #34 - Meet Fuad and Mehmet the baby faced founders of Pistabella Pistachio Spread. · 31 minWelcome back to the Food Mentor podcast my name is David Burns your host and today we’re chatting with Fuad and Mehmet the founders of Pistabella Pistachio spread. It would be no…
- Episode #33 - Meet Remy, Rory & Maxi the Malvern City FC trio carving up the turf and turning heads throughout the 2025 season · 23 minHey everybody welcome back to the food mentor podcast my name is David Burns your host and today we’re doing something a little bit different. Growing up in England soccer (or…
- Episode #32 - Meet Chris Kitto. A conversation on how best to start, grow and scale a brand with David Burns. · 46 minToday I’m chatting with Chris Kitto, the founder of KittGro Advisory, a trusted growth partner for Australia’s emerging and scaling food, beverage and wellness brands. Chris has…
- Episode #31 - Big news for the convenience store and travel industries with the launch of the new “hot snacking” brand Go Snack. · 20 minIn this episode of The Food Mentor Podcast we are chatting with the founder Milo Gaffney about this exciting new hot snacking brand Go Snack. Go Snack provides hot snacks…
- Episode #30 - Meet Jamie and Kim the founders of ILOVEUBABE XO exclusive womens collagen infused chocolates. · 25 minHi everyone welcome back to The Food Mentor Podcast, I'm David J Burns your host. I’m delighted today to chat with Jamie and Kim the founders of ILOVEUBABE XO exclusive womens…
- Episode #29 Pistabella Pistachio Spread - the new spread that’s turning heads and taste buds. · 24 min · Avsnitt 29It’s always very exciting in the food industry when a new segment comes along. Pistachio nuts are not new but Pistachio Spread certainly is. I’m delight today to welcome Fuad…
- Episode #28 - Lets celebrate Cubbyhouse Canteens 1st birthday. Bec and Narelle Thompson, the powerhouse sister duo chat through the highlights of their frantic first year as a start up. · 27 minMeet Bec and Narelle Thompson. The powerhouse sister duo who this month are celebrating their first birthday for the Cubbyhouse Canteen retail venture. The Cubbyhouse Canteen…
- Episode #27 - Meet Arianne Sackville: Founder of Bell and Bone, Revolutionizing Pet Health with Natural Nutrition · 22 minIn this episode of The Food Mentor podcast, I’m chatting with Arianne Sackville, founder of Bell and Bone, a pet food brand all about healthy, natural ingredients for dogs…
- Episode #26 - Meet Juliet Barratt Co Founder of one of the UK's most successful FMCG brands Grenade. · 24 minIt’s not often you get the opportunity to chat with a successful brand co founder that sold to a multinational for 200 Million Pounds just 10 years after launching their brand in…
- Episode #25 Meet Marie Hatzimihalis who founded Honest Gum 10 years ago in 2014. · 28 minToday we are talking all things chewing gum. But not any old chewing gum. A big welcome to Marie Hatzimihalis the founder of Honest Gum (other wise known as The Gum Girl) Honest…
- Episode #24 Meet the fascinating Tony Hunter, one of the worlds leading Food Futurists. · 35 minToday we are chatting with an industry colleague of mine Tony Hunter. I met Tony about 5 years ago and I must say my first chat with him was extremely fascinating to say the…
- Epsiode #23 Meet Brendan Lane Mullins the Australian at the helm of one of Asia’s leading hotels The Seminyak Resort and Spa in Bali. · 24 minThis episode of the food mentor podcast takes a slight twist into the hospitality and hotel management world. On a recent business trip to Indonesia I met a fantastic Australian…
- Episode #22 Meet Milo Gaffney - The Founder and Managing Director of Australia’s Outback Pie Company. · 23 minThere’s never a dull moment in the food manufacturing world and this story is no different. Milo Gaffney has just celebrated his 20th Anniversary of The Outback Pie Company…
