Today we’re talking with Belinda Clarke, current CEO of the Restaurant and Catering Industry Association. Belinda’s story is one of determination and resilience driven by high standards with a focussed approach to learning and hard work throughout her more than 25 year career. As an Australian business woman, Belinda is recognised as a leader within the hospitality sector and candidly shares her challenges and triumphs along her career journey. As with life…news moves quickly and today during our podcast Belinda shares the news she has resigned as CEO of the Association. However, Belinda won't be lost to the industry which she has served with a passion for more than quarter of a century.

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The clue is in the name of innovative South Australian company Edible Reconciliation. Formed by a dynamic Adelaide-based duo whose range of skills and expertise have combined to form a business of impeccable values that also value adds, Dominic Smith & Andrew Fielke aim to not only support and empower indigenous communities but introduce local food to the broader Australian population.

Dominic, a Yuin man, presently grows Wattle, Lemon Myrtles, Muntries, Bush Tomatoes, Quandongs, River Mint, Sea Celery, Sea Parsley & Holy Basil, ingredients which are unfamiliar to most Australians but shouldn’t be. Meanwhile Andrew, a chef, has long believed a true Australian cuisine must include native flavours and when the pair met, Edible Reconciliation was born. The result of the collaboration has included a line of lamingtons and popcorn showcasing the flavours of Geraldton Wax, Anise Myrtle, Wattle Seed & Lemon Myrtle.

In a conversation with Tawnya and Lucy from Straight To The Source that ranges from bush medicines and culture, to the potential for the company to branch out to botanicals and cosmetic extracts, listen to Dominic & Andrew discuss their company's future helping to build indigenous supply chains, 'working and walking' together with indigenous farmers, returning benefits to their communities and aiming for generational change.

Edible Reconciliation

Food South Australia

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No hassle, no chop, no peel, no mess! What's not to like about a smoothie made from healthy delicious real food that takes seconds to blend?

Naked Blendz is an award-winning South Australian company, and they think possibly the only business of its kind in the world, that offers a healthy smoothie solution using locally sourced ingredients served up in a fully compostable cup - all you need to do is add water.

With demand growing fast and confident of their manufacturing capacity to meet demand, Brett and Kristian from Naked Blendz talk to Tawnya and Lucy from Straight To The Source about their future plans for this Australian owned, made & packaged product's expansion interstate, with the Asian market also on the cards.

Southern Kuya

Food South Australia

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