Women Transforming Food
Women Transforming Food is a monthly podcast that highlights the stories of inspiring women who are shaping the Australian food industry. Brought to you by G100 and Inside FMCG, each episode explores the challenges and successes of female leaders in food production, innovation, and sustainability. The podcast aims to celebrate diversity and drive change within the sector.
Episodes
Episode 20: How V2Food's science chief is rebuilding trust in plant-based meat
In this episode of Women Transforming Food, host Amie and co-host Angeline Achariya interview Lisa-Claire Ronquest-Ross, Chief Science Officer of V2 Food, on balancing scientific rigor with commercial reality. Lisa shares how V2 Food leveraged CSIRO research and a Hungry Jack's partnership to launch the plant-based Whopper, maintaining market leadership through global consolidation by continu
Episode 19: Why empathy is the ultimate competitive advantage for FMCG leaders
In this episode of Women Transforming Food, Eugene Cha Navarro, Managing Director of CJ Foods Oceania, explains how "organizational empathy" serves as a strategic driver for the global Bibigo brand. She explores how deep human understanding bridges the gap between global ambition and local relevance, helping Korean flavors find a permanent home in Australian kitchens. By reframing empath
Episode 18: Building collaboration in the food sector is more powerful than competition
Nicole McNaughton is on a mission to put more local food on local plates across Australia – something she believes is crucial to a thriving local food industry.
Episode 17: How Mr Chen’s is bridging the gap between Asian dining and grocery retail
In this episode, Amie and Angeline sit down with Lucy Chen, co-CEO of Mr Chen's Dumplings to discuss how a passion for food plays a huge role in ensuring authenticity and flavour remain absolute priorities for Mr Chen’s in order to maintain growth and build market share.
Episode 16: Woodlane Orchard shows farmers how waste produce can be worthwhile – and profitable
In this episode Kelly Johnson, founder of Woodlane Orchard & Sphiker, chats to Amie and Angeline about how she is helping farmers convert produce that might otherwise have gone to waste into valuable income – and at the same time creating shelf-stable meals for consumers at a price point that resets value perceptions.
Episode 15: Entrepreneur harnesses fermentation to fuel food innovation in Tasmania
In this episode, Amie and Angeline chat to Kim Seagram, co-founder and chair of FermenTas, about the fermentation project, future food trends, and the importance of provenance that helped establish Tasmania’s reputation as a regional food hub.
Episode 14: How Mei Yong’s MyPlantCo is repurposing oats through collaboration
Amie & Angeline sit down with Mei Yong, CEO at MyPlantCo to discuss her FMGCG journey that has led to pioneering sustainable oat-based technologies that could transform how the world consumes the grain.
Episode 13: Ruth Muller sparks joy at Suntory Oceania through science and creativity
Amie and Angeline sit down with Ruth Muller, interim CMO and chief R&D officer at Suntory Asia. They discuss her passion in creating an environment that enables team members to excel by identifying and using their strengths to achieve a shared vision, all while embracing the diversity of individuals.
Episode 12: Tara Croker is bringing Aussie native flavours to life with Yaala Sparkling
In this episode, Amie and Angeline chat to Tara Croker, founder of Yaala Sparkling, about her mission to share the ancient knowledge of First Nations’ traditional plants and enable consumers to enjoy them in a modern way.
Episode 11: Culture trumps strategy: How FMCG firms can stay resilient in tough times
Amie and Angeline sit down with Melissa Old, head of people and capability business partnering at Bega Group to discuss the importance of culture in keeping food organisations resilient, especially during an economic and geopolitically changing environment like the current one.
Episode 10: Australia's food future: Science, sustainability and a strategic pathway
Amie and Angeline sit down with Michelle Colgrave, deputy director of impact at CSIRO. They discuss how Australia is well-positioned to become a global leader in value-added food and accessible nutrition, and how innovation must be at the heart of future strategy.
Episode 9: Coles leader explains why embracing sustainability is vital in tough times
Amie Larter and Angeline Achariya talk to Karen Job, Head of commercial sustainability & delivery at Coles Group. In this episode, they discuss how despite cost-of-living challenges, businesses need to keep pushing and investing in improvements.
Episode 8: How creating a ‘culture of failure’ fosters innovation
In this episode, Amie and Angeline sit down with Christy Sink, Head of research and development at SPC Global. They discuss the importance of encouraging a ‘culture of failure’ and how it can underpin innovation and success in product development.
Episode 7: Australia should aspire to be a global food superpower. Here’s why
Amie and Angeline sit down with Vanessa Matthijssen, executive member and Asia Pacific food and consumer lead at Deloitte Australia. In this episode, they discuss how Australia is losing it's competitive edge as a food producer – but how it’s not too late to change direction.
Episode 6: Trust, failure and diversity: How one woman helped reshape food production
In this episode, Amie and Angeline sit down with Simone Anderson, VP & GM Asia Pacific at Lamb Western, to discuss how the culture of food manufacturing has changed over her 30 year career.
Episode 5: Building experience and safety into food is key to standing out
Amie Larter and Angeline Archariya sit down with Jessica Kelly, Product development manager at Ferndale Foods Australia, to discuss the challenges of driving demand and building customer loyalty in a crowded and competitive market.
Episode 4: Why businesses must embrace team diversity – or face extinction
In the latest episode of Women Transforming Food, Amie and Angeline sit down with Victoria Landells, Director of Food Services Oceania and Ingredients Australia and Fonterra. They discuss diversity in the FMCG space, and how finding a balance between culture and lifestyle is a valuable tool in business development and fosters growth.
Episode 3: Taste, texture, and price: The secret to success in plant-based proteins
In the third episode of Women Transforming Food, Amie and Angeline are joined by Diem Fuggersberger, CEO of Coco & Lucas to chat about the challenges and successes that have come with her journey in the plant-based meal space.
Episode 2: Meet the tea innovator going global, with purpose
Amie and Angeline sit down with Tania Stacey, cofounder of East Forged Cold Brew Nitro Tea. Hear how Tania and Kym have pioneered the tea beverage category in Australia and have plans to expand internationally – but not before they have helped make the world a better place.
Episode 1: Mondelez's Anna Reid on customer centricity and trust
Welcome to the first episode of Women Transforming Food, a new monthly podcast produced by G100 and Inside FMCG, exploring the stories of inspiring women transforming the food industry. In this episode, Inside FMCG’s Amie Larter and G100's Asia Pacific chair, Angeline Acharya speak to Anna Reid, director of customer service and logistics at global snack giant, Mondelez about creating a custom
