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Rachel Weeks (Little Tin Co) – the little tins with a very big idea

A remote island, a cupboard full of tins and one very good question: why does seafood-rich Australia import so much of its canned fish? For Rachel Weeks and husband Dan, the answer became Little Tin Co—beautiful conservas-style products made with Australian seafood and packed in South Australia. Hear the salty, spirited story behind the little…

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FIshtales: Rachel Weeks (Little Tin Co) – the little tins with a very big idea

For Rachel Weeks and husband Dan, the answer became Little Tin Co—beautiful conservas-style products made with Australian seafood and packed in South Australia. Hear the salty, spirited story behind the little tins with a very big idea on the Fishtales Seafood Podcast. ⁠https://www.littletinco.com.au⁠ Follow Fishtales, a Seafood Podcast on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fishtalesseafoodpodcast/⁠ Follow John Susman ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fisheads/?hl=en⁠…

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Ben Mullen (Mulline Vintners) – reshaping the fine wine landscape in Geelong.

Ben Mullen is one half of Mulline Vintners, responsible for winemaking alongside his partner, Ben Hine, who manages the business. Together, the two Bens are reshaping the fine wine landscape in Geelong. https://mulline.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorwCtdxGYgGwTz07QSb-RBj1Oq6NLFCwtLgnqjlwmt4-cN4ywN8 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠⁠https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5⁠⁠ Follow Over a Glass ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod⁠⁠ Host Shanteh Wale…

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Over a Glass: Ben Mullen (Mulline Vintners) – reshaping the fine wine landscape in Geelong.

Ben Mullen is one half of Mulline Vintners, responsible for winemaking alongside his partner, Ben Hine, who manages the business. Together, the two Bens are reshaping the fine wine landscape in Geelong. ⁠https://mulline.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorwCtdxGYgGwTz07QSb-RBj1Oq6NLFCwtLgnqjlwmt4-cN4ywN8⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠⁠⁠https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5⁠⁠⁠ Follow Over a Glass ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod⁠⁠⁠ Host Shanteh Wale…

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Jody Sutherland (The Maroona Hotel) – the centre of the community

It’s challenging to run a country pub but it’s so sad for a community when they close down. The Maroona Hotel in western Victoria was at risk of shutting when residents banded together to save it, engaging chef Jody Sutherland to lease the premises and run the kitchen. What’s it like to step into such…

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Darren Templeman (Izy Aki, Sydney) – How to Build a Successful Small Restaurant

It often feels like surviving in modern hospitality requires a massive venue with high cover turnover or the backing of a larger restaurant group. However, a growing number of small, independent restaurants are bucking that trend. Today owner-operator Darren Templeman (Izy Aki, Sydney) shares practical wisdom on how to build an intimate, sustainable restaurant model—one…

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Phil Marchant (Essa, Brisbane) – The risk and reward of becoming sole owner

Today we’re talking about evolution, managing change and learning to adapt. What are the dangers, what are the opportunities, and how do you ensure a smooth transition to the new for both yourself and your business? Well, today we welcome back Phil Marchant (Essa, Brisbane) to discuss his transition to sole owner of the venue….

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Dheepa Jeyapalan (Good Food Purchasing Australia) – nourishing neighborhoods

How can money that’s being spent anyway be used to change the way food is grown, helping the environment, farmers and communities? Dheepa Jeyapalan is part of Good Food Purchasing Australia, a new organisation that is advocating for the $2.1 billion the government spends on food to be a lever for change. https://www.goodfoodpurchasingaustralia.com.au SUBSCRIBE TO…

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Adam Brick (Minimoto Seafoods, Austin – Texas) – chef-turned-distributor

From the kitchens of some of America’s best restaurants to the seafood world of Austin, Texas—Adam Brick doesn’t just sell fish; he understands what happens when it reaches the pass. The chef-turned-distributor behind Minimoto Seafoods has just completed a whirlwind lap of Australia, meeting producers, exploring fisheries and tasting his way around the country. We…

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Adam Brick (Minamoto Seafoods, Austin – Texas) – chef-turned-distributor

From the kitchens of some of America’s best restaurants to the seafood world of Austin, Texas—Adam Brick doesn’t just sell fish; he understands what happens when it reaches the pass. The chef-turned-distributor behind Minamoto Seafoods has just completed a whirlwind lap of Australia, meeting producers, exploring fisheries and tasting his way around the country. We…

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