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.

Cindy and Joe established Seven Oaks Catering 10 years ago and it has now become one of Australia’s leading corporate catering businesses supply 1000’s of platters a month of delicious fair to Perth’s corporate community.

Of course it is now perfect timing to create a retail brand and packaged offer to help fuel the future growth of this fabulous business.

Lets chat with Cindy and Joe about their plans to launch their new retail brand and how they plan to diversify into a packaged retail range.

Their website here:

www.sevenoakscatering.com.au

I hope you enjoy this podcast.

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David Burns is also the founder of DJB Food Group and Creme design helping manufacturers, brands and entrepreneurs develop innovative new products and brands to supply into retail. Also see davidjburns speaker, because we love talking about this industry.

Would you like to be a guest on our show or sponsor an episode to reach your target audience?
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In this crazy food and hospitality industry, (and for any industry for that matter), looking after our mental and physical health is critical.

Introducing Parkrun https://www.parkrun.com.au/

The Parkrun story is nothing short of amazing, and in 2024 celebrates its 20 year anniversary.

Parkrun for me personally has been a key part of my life for over 10 years now.

Parkrun is a free 5km timed event where you can run, walk, volunteer or spectate for free, every Saturday morning.

Parkrun Kicked off in 2004 with 13 runners in a park in London and has now blossomed into a movement of 2000 Parkruns in 22 countries with 500 events in Australia each Saturday morning.

Meet Joanne Watkins, the event director of Australia’s largest Parkrun event at Albert Park, in Melbourne. https://www.parkrun.com.au/albertmelbourne/

Today Joanne and I chat through the Parkrun story and the many recent broken records including the 1 millionth person to cross the line.

This is a fabulous chat incorporating hilarious stories and anecdotes but of most importance the story of kindness and bringing local diverse communities together as one.

I really hope you enjoy this podcast.

This episode of The Food Mentor Podcast is brought to you by the Naturally Good Trade Show. Australia’s only natural and organic trade show, connecting brands with retail buyers and much more.

Get ready! Naturally Good returns to the ICC Sydney on 3rd & 4th June.

It’s the ultimate trade show for natural and organic products where you can shine in front of top retail buyers.

Don’t miss your moment.

All the details are in the link here.

https://naturallygood.com.au/get-involved/exhibit/

David Burns is also the founder of DJB Food Group and Creme design helping manufacturers, brands and entrepreneurs develop innovative new products and brands to supply into retail. Also see davidjburns speaker, because we love talking about this industry.

Would you like to be a guest on our show or sponsor an episode to reach your target audience?
Connect with us anytime david@djbfoodgroup.com

Today I’m chatting with David Freeman, the founder and CEO of H2COCO. David is the pioneer of coconut water here in Australia having launched in 2009 so almost 15 years
ago. This is a great story of how David has not only held onto this market leading position but also how he has cleverly diversified into other beverage
segments. David also chats through the importance of having a sustainability
focus as a key part of his brand. I hope you enjoy this podcast.

This episode of The Food Mentor Podcast is brought to you by the Naturally Good Trade Show. Australia’s only natural and organic trade show, connecting brands with retail buyers and much more.

Get ready! Naturally Good returns to the ICC Sydney on 3rd & 4th June.

It’s the ultimate trade show for natural and organic products where you can shine in front of top retail buyers.

Don’t miss your moment.

All the details are in the link here.

https://naturallygood.com.au/get-involved/exhibit/

David Burns is also the founder of DJB Food Group and Creme design helping manufacturers, brands and entrepreneurs develop innovative new products and brands to supply into retail. Also see davidjburns speaker, because we love talking about this industry.

Would you like to be a guest on our show or sponsor an episode to reach your target audience?
Connect with us anytime david@djbfoodgroup.com