Latest Supermarket Podcast Episodes
Making Milk Using Cell Based Technology with Turtle Tree Lab Founder, Fengru Lin - Ep. 52
Retail Ready Podcast - April 20, 2020 02:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTurtleTree Labs is a Singapore-based startup which is making milk through cell based methods. The company has created patent-protected technologies to make full-composition, full-functionality, full-flavour milk referencing humanely selected dairy cow cells then mimicking the natural process of...
Working With A Distributor - Ep. 51
Retail Ready Podcast - April 13, 2020 02:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingToday I am joined by Kaye Graham who founder Health Magic, a distributor in Melbourne. Kaye has a huge passion for healthy brands and in this episode, we discuss Kaye’s personal journey, from starting a business going door to door with products under the pram of her newborn. Kaye also discusse...
COVID19 Food Industry Special
Retail Ready Podcast - April 06, 2020 02:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIt is always good to have Tony Hunter on the show. Tony is a food futurist with one of the sharpest minds who looks at trends from a multi angle approach. I chat to him today to get his knowledge and understanding as to what this virus has done to the industry and consumer behaviour in the short...
COVID19 Food Industry Special
Retail Ready Podcast - April 06, 2020 02:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIt is always good to have Tony Hunter on the show. Tony is a food futurist who would have never predicted the impact COVID19 has on the industry and globe. I chat to him to get his knowledge and understanding as to what this virus has done to the industry and consumer behaviour in the short and ...
Becoming The Director Of Drakes and LinkedIn 2019 Most Influential Individual - Ep. 50
Retail Ready Podcast - March 30, 2020 03:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn episode 50, I am joined by the director of Drakes Supermarket, John-Paul Drake. JP is leading the growth Australia’s largest independent supermarket chain, which was created by his dad, Roger Drakes. John Paul is not an individual in retail who hides behind a desk, but you are more likely t...
How To Become a World Chocolate Master & Business Owner With Co Founder of Cacao, Tim Clark - Ep. 49
Retail Ready Podcast - March 23, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingI am joined by Master Pastry Chef and Chocolatier and co-founder of Cacao, Tim Clark. Tim has worked locally and internationally at the highest level and competed in many prestigious competitions, most notably representing Australia at the 'World Chocolate Masters' in Paris. Tim has made show-...
Two Dyslexics Talk Innovation & Neurodiversity, with Ruth Muller, Director at Frucor - Ep. 48
Retail Ready Podcast - March 16, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis episode was recorded while I was in Auckland a few weeks ago and I got the chance to meet up with Ruth Muller who is the research, development and marketing inventions director at Frucor. We touch on so many topics in this podcast from adult socialisation beverage innovation, what is inno...
How One Of The Biggest Sports Nutrition Brands, Grenade Was Created With Founder Alan Barratt - Ep. 47
Retail Ready Podcast - March 09, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHey Everyone. Welcome back to the retail ready podcast episode 47. In today’s episode I am joined by Alan Barratt who founded sports nutrition start-up, Grenade. Grenade was launched in 2010 by Alan and his wife Juliet with $500 in the bank and has now become a global sports nutrition brand....
$1m in online sales and a legal battle due to Cybersquatting we talk to Smoothie Bomb Founder, Cinzia Cozzolino - Ep. 46
Retail Ready Podcast - March 02, 2020 03:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today’s episode I am joined by Cinzia who is the owner and founder of Smoothie Bombs. An idea which started to try and get some healthy nutrients into her daughter before school and before she knew if this single mother of two, started on her Smoothie Bomb business adventure and is now bringi...
Welcome the the world of Nootropics with Shine Drinks Founder, Steve Chapman - Ep. 45
Retail Ready Podcast - February 24, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today’s episode I am joined by Steve Chapman, who is the founder and CEO of Shine Drinks. Shine can be found in over 5,000 outlets within Australia and is Australia’s first smart drink due to the inclusion of Nootropics. Nootropics are a huge growing market. Nootropics are drugs, supplement...
My 2020 Trend & Ingredient Watch Outs- Ep. 44
Retail Ready Podcast - February 17, 2020 01:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn 2019 I was asked to present on a talk by Westpac on food trends. At the end of the presentation I put up a slide with 3 product/trend predictions for 2020. In this episode I just wanted to touch on these in more detail and also for the individuals who were not their can also get some knowledg...
Why The Non-Alcoholic Drinks Trend Is Here To Stay - Ep. 43
Retail Ready Podcast - February 10, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe global nonalcoholic beverage market is expected to reach a record value of $1,650.28 billion by 2024, according to a recent report from Zion Market Research, while the consumption of alcohol around the world fell 1.6% in 2018, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis. In today’s episode I ...
What are the main mistakes start ups make? With guest David Burns - Ep. 42
Retail Ready Podcast - February 03, 2020 02:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today’s episode I got to hang out with David Burns, who is the founder of DJB food group. David works with start-ups to medium sized businesses to really help them grow. Using his extensive knowledge of the industry and passion David can assist with optimising sales, reducing risk & eliminati...
What the food industry will look like in 10, 20 & 30 years with Food Futurist, Tony Hunter - Ep. 41
Retail Ready Podcast - January 27, 2020 02:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today’s episode I got to hang out with Tony Hunter, a Food Futurist. While most people my age are following celebrities, I follow trends and people of influence within the retail and food world and Tony is someone I stop and listen to when he speaks. Tony uses a host of platforms, insights ...
Running a successful Farmers Market with Brad and Jeanie - Ep. 40
Retail Ready Podcast - January 20, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today’s episode I got to hang out with Brad and Jeanie who are the founders of the brand, GoodMix but also expert Farmers Markets. Due to my failed first attempt at a farmers market late last year and more planned for 2020 I wanted some knowledge from the guys who do this for a living. In...
Trends, Insights & The Millennium Monitor with Colmar Brunton - Ep. 39
Retail Ready Podcast - January 13, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today’s episode I got to hang out with Denise and Sara from Colmar Brunton. Colmar Brunton is one of Australia’s largest customised market research companies. They help clients deliver better products, services and communications. The insights and knowledge Denise and Sara have is crazy whi...
Is the meat market still booming? Let's chat to Carmine Ventura from South Foods Group - Ep. 38
Retail Ready Podcast - January 06, 2020 02:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today’s episode I got to hang out with Carmine Ventura. The managing director of South Food Group. South Food Group is a third generation, Italian family operated small goods manufacturer with a huge focus on premium high-quality products such as prosciutto, salami, ham, bacon and specialty...
Quitting a corporate job to launching a Pickle brand called Dillicious - Ep. 37
Retail Ready Podcast - December 16, 2019 03:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today’s episode I got to hang out with James Barbour, the founder of Dillicious. James quit his secure corporate role to pursue his dream of bringing American style pickles to the Australian market. After a lot of trail and error, using friends as testing genuine pigs, James is now sellin...
Learn how a Australian Keto and Collagen brand has exploded just in 2 years - Ep. 36
Retail Ready Podcast - December 09, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today’s episode I got to hang out with Ally Mellor who is the founder of Locako. In 2 years Ally has created over 20 lines within the Keto, Low Carb market. Ally is not done there she has a whole new range coming out in 2020. Ally was one of the first brands to see the Collagen trend, she...
Mr Food Innovator, Mike Lee, founder of Alpha Food Labs- Ep. 35
Retail Ready Podcast - December 02, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today’s episode I got to hang out with Mike Lee who is Mr Food Innovator. Mike is all about food innovation. He is the founder of Alpha Food labs which works with medium to large FMCG companies to help them stay ahead of the curve in innovation. Mike also has two sister companies, Food Tech...
How Bounce changed the game in snacking - Ep. 34
Retail Ready Podcast - November 25, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today’s episode I got to hang out with Paula Hannagan who is the founder of Bounce in 2004 after getting inspiration from a holiday in New York. Bounce is a company which changed the game in snacking especially with their range of bounce balls. Paula tells all in this episode about her jour...
The story of Manilife, a peanut butter company in the UK - Ep. 33
Retail Ready Podcast - November 20, 2019 04:57 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today’s episode I got to hang out with Dan Pope, who is sales manager of Manilife. Manilife is a UK based peanut butter company which has some high-end customers such as Waitrose and Harrods. Dan tells the fantastic story of Manilife in this episode with a bit of comedy thrown in too. Man...
How Kooee! became one of Australia's top Jerky brands with co-founder Shaun Malligan - Ep. 32
Retail Ready Podcast - November 11, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today’s episode I got to hang out with Shaun Malligan, the co founder of Kooee! Kooee is an All Natural Jerky snacking company based in Tasmania, Australia. Shaun is an Australian who was living in the USA when he started making his own jerky to snack on. It then turned into a side hustle ...
How Harvest Box became a healthy snacking company with William Cook - Ep. 31
Retail Ready Podcast - November 06, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today’s episode I got to hang out with William Cook, the co founder of Harvest Box. Harvest box has been around in Australia for over 10 years which started off as a subscription-based home snacking delivery business after seeing the success of the Graze business model in the UK. After years ...
Stop your next hangover with Tim O'Sullivan, Founder of Bae Juice - Ep. 30
Retail Ready Podcast - October 21, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTim is the founder of Bae Juice, a drink to help prevent hangovers. While on a trip to South Korea to meet his future in laws and a few big nights on the drink. Tim realised the powers Korean Pear Juice and knew he needed to bring it over to Australia and create a great brand around it. This is ...
Mingle Seasonings Founder Jordan Evans - Ep. 29
Retail Ready Podcast - October 15, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn today’s episode I got to hang out with one of the sassiest female entrepreneurs I know. Jordyn Evans who is the Founder of Mingle took time out of her day to tell me her story. Very soon you will see the Mingle seasonings in over 500 Coles stores in the herbs and spice aisle. Jordyn created M...
Never knowingly under-represented
The Grocery Insight Podcast - October 14, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutesOur ninth episode covers Dave Lewis leaving Tesco (although more to come on this), John Lewis changes at their top table, including thoughts on a power grab that means John Lewis is 'never knowingly under-represented'. Alongside wider thoughts on retail and the stores. "Calling all till trai...
Discussing the powers of the Australian Super Grain, BarleyMax - Ep. 28
Retail Ready Podcast - October 07, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome back everybody. You are on episode 28 of the retail ready podcast. Thank you for giving up your time to listen to my show. If you are enjoying the podcasts, please make sure you leave a review, or get in contact with me directly as I am loving what you guys are thinking about each episod...
Our Roots Grow Deep
Taste of Harmons - October 01, 2019 21:00 - 46 minutesGuest Bob Harmon sits down to discuss Harmons Grocery's committment to local and this years grant winners; Chocolate Conspiracy, Shaffer Farms, and Mamachari Kombucha. Plus, Chef Lesli and Brandon talk their favorite local products; Creminelli Fine Meats and Hollow Tree Honey.
Talking all things Magnesium to the Founder of Amazing Oil, Lee Harold - Ep. 27
Retail Ready Podcast - September 30, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome back everybody. You are on episode 27 of the retail ready podcast. Thank you for giving up your time to listen to my show. If you are enjoying the podcasts, please make sure you leave a review, or get in contact with me directly as I am loving what you guys are thinking about each episod...