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Hosted by David J Burns · business · EN-AU · 40 episodes
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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Signup to Generate a PitchFor 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.
The Food Mentor is hosted by David J Burns. The show has published 40 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode #40 Meet the Founder and CEO of Roma Foods Max Buontempo" (24 September 2026, 30 minutes), "Episode #39 Meet Cass Spies Founder & CEO of Twisted Healthy Treats" (29 April 2026, 26 minutes), and "Episode #38 David Burns chats through the holy grail of developing a new brand or product range." (12 February 2026, 30 minutes).
The Food Mentor publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 40 episodes.
Booking probability for The Food Mentor is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Food Mentor requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Food Mentor's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Food Mentor are Snacks, Coffee & Other Foods and Specialty Food Stores. The Food Mentor has a business audience.
David J Burns hosts The Food Mentor, a business show with 40 episodes published.
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Our 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 bought the Roma Foods business in 1984...
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<p><br/></p><p>Today we’re joined by Cass Spies, Founder and CEO of Twisted Healthy Treats.<br/><br/>Twisted Healthy Treats is one of Australia’s leading better-for-you frozen dessert brands, built on a simple idea –...
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<p>In this episode of the food mentor podcast I chat through “The Holy grail of developing a food or beverage product”. </p><p>It’s no secret that there are thousands of new brands and products launched every...
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<p>It’ been another bonkers year for powerhouse sisters Bec and Narelle at Cubbyhouse Canteen.</p><p>The Sisters just celebrated their 2nd birthday with their retail venture and are now entering into their 16th year...
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<p>Today I’m chatting with Matt Demicoli the Co Founder and Managing Director of Health Lab. This year the team celebrate their 10th birthday. </p><p>Health Lab burst on to the scene back in 2015 with delicious plant...
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<p>Today I’m chatting with Sugira Rubasha from ETS Rubasha media.</p><p>We’re talking about my personal and professional journey, from humble beginnings growing up on the South Coast of England to now partnering with...
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<p>Welcome 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.</p><p>It would be no secret that anything pistachio...
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<p>Hey 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. <br/><br/>Growing up in England soccer (or football as the world game...
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<p>Today 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.</p><p>Chris has spent more than 20 years working...
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<p>In this episode of The Food Mentor Podcast we are chatting with the founder Milo Gaffney about this exciting new hot snacking brand Go Snack. </p><p>Go Snack provides hot snacks conveniently packaged specifically for...
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<p>Hi everyone welcome back to The Food Mentor Podcast, I'm David J Burns your host.</p><p>I’m delighted today to chat with Jamie and Kim the founders of ILOVEUBABE XO exclusive womens collagen infused...
Episode #29
<p>It’s always very exciting in the food industry when a new segment comes along.</p><p>Pistachio nuts are not new but Pistachio Spread certainly is.</p><p>I’m delight today to welcome Fuad Baker the Sydney based...
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<p>Meet Bec and Narelle Thompson. The powerhouse sister duo who this month are celebrating their first birthday for the Cubbyhouse Canteen retail venture.</p><p>The Cubbyhouse Canteen brand is a childrens lifestyle...
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<p>In 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. Arianne shares her career journey...
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<p>It’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 the UK.</p><p>The brand is of course...
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<p>Today we are talking all things chewing gum.</p><p>But not any old chewing gum. </p><p>A big welcome to Marie Hatzimihalis the founder of Honest Gum (other wise known as The Gum Girl) </p><p>Honest Gum is the new...
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<p>Today we are chatting with an industry colleague of mine Tony Hunter.</p><p>I met Tony about 5 years ago and I must say my first chat with him was extremely fascinating to say the least.</p><p>Tony lives in Brisbane...
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<p><br/>This episode of the food mentor podcast takes a slight twist into the hospitality and hotel management world.</p><p>On a recent business trip to Indonesia I met a fantastic Australian Brendan Lane Mullins the...
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<p>There’s never a dull moment in the food manufacturing world and this story is no different.</p><p>Milo Gaffney has just celebrated his 20th Anniversary of The Outback Pie Company, having founded the business at the...
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<p>Welcome back to the food mentor podcast I’m David Burns your host and today we are chatting to a delightful couple Cindy and Joe who are based in Sunny Perth, Australia.</p><p> Cindy and Joe established Seven Oaks...
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