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Straight To The Source

Tawnya Bahr & Lucy Allon

Welcome to the Straight To The Source podcast, where leadership meets the future of food.

Hosted by two of Australia’s most respected food industry voices, Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon, the Straight To The Source podcast connects you directly with the changemakers shaping how we grow, source, and experience food.

With decades of experience spanning the kitchen, dining room, and boardroom, as chef, restaurateur, consultants, and educators, Tawnya and Lucy bring an insider’s lens to the challenges and innovations driving the industry forward.

From producers pioneering regenerative practices to hospitality leaders reimagining what sustainability means on the plate, each episode explores the strategies, stories, and leadership mindsets transforming the global food landscape and ensuring a thriving, sustainable food future for generations to come.

Get ready for bold ideas, honest conversations, and the kind of insights that move industries forward.

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  • 22 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 44 min
  • English

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  • March 11 · 54 min

    Pepe Saya: How 200 Litres of Leftover Cream Became Australia's Most Loved Butter

    What do you do when you’re left with 200 litres of cream? If you’re Pierre Issa, better known as Pepe Saya, you churn it into cultured butter. Pepe’s first batch back in 2009 was, in his own words, “dreadful”. But instead of walking away, he kept churning. Seventeen years later, Pepe Saya butter is served in top restaurants, stocked in premium retailers, flown business class on Qantas, and is now being produced with the Amish community in the United States. In this episode, Pepe talks about: How a glut of cream at Christmas started a cultured butter revolution Changing the cultured butter game in Australia How farmers’ markets help build the Pepe Saya brand The evolution from market stall to home and commercial kitchens Making a bold move into the United States A surprising partnership with Amish dairy farmers to produce butter for the US market Winning over chefs and building a loyal following Launching a new Australian milk brand This is a story about curiousity, stubbornness, and the power of building a global artisan brand built on craftsmanship, persistence and doing things properly from the ground up. Subscribe or follow for more interviews with industry leaders and changemakers. This episode is proudly brought to you by UNOX Australia, leaders in smart oven innovation for commercial and residential kitchens. Learn more at www.unox.com. Follow & Connect with Pepe Saya https://www.instagram.com/pepesaya https://www.instagram.com/pepesayausa https://www.instagram.com/mrspepesaya www.pepesaya.com.au and www.pepesaya.com Connect with your hosts: Tawnya Bahr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawnyabahr Lucy Allon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyallon Subscribe to our newsletter: https://straighttothesource.com.au/community Follow Straight To The Source: @straight_to_the_source Find out more about Straight To The Source: https://straighttothesource.com.au @straighttothesourcepodcast: https://www.youtube.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • March 5 · 39 min

    Monty Koludrovic: From LA Fine Dining to Australia's Most Anticipated Steakhouse

    After six transformative years cooking in Los Angeles, chef Monty Koludrovic has returned to Australia. In recently announced news, he will spearhead a highly anticipated new steakhouse at Crown Melbourne, celebrating the very best of the Australian meat industry, from provenance and producers to exceptional cuts and craftsmanship. Now back on home soil, he shares what it’s like adjusting to life down under again, and why he’s more curious than ever about discovering the incredible ingredients Australia has to offer. In this episode, Monty talks about: Opening venues during global uncertainty The resilience of the LA hospitality community Championing premium Australian produce in America What he missed most about home The fascinating world of catering events in Tinseltown. 🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform. Subscribe for more interviews with industry leaders and changemakers. This episode is proudly brought to you by UNOX Australia, leaders in smart oven innovation for commercial and residential kitchens. Learn more at www.unox.com Follow & Connect with Monty Koludrovic https://www.instagram.com/monty_koludrovic https://www.linkedin.com/in/monty-koludrovic-3858a773/ Connect with your hosts: Tawnya Bahr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawnyabahr Lucy Allon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyallon Subscribe to our newsletter: https://straighttothesource.com.au/community Follow Straight To The Source: @straight_to_the_source Find out more about Straight To The Source: https://straighttothesource.com.au @straighttothesourcepodcast: https://www.youtube.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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