Ep 40 - What Makes Vegan Businesses Succeed | Peter Varvaressos | Hospitality Entrepreneur

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Peter Varvaressos, the ingenuitive mind behind some of Sydney’s most loved vegan food businesses: Greens Supermarket, Vandal and Kimusabi. From creating a community hub for plant-based groceries to redefining sushi and Mexican street food, Pete has played a huge role in shaping Sydney’s vegan food culture.We start by exploring Peter’s background, having grown up around his parent’s catering company and how that influenced his career path. He shares the moment he realised there were major gaps in the vegan food scene and how that insight inspired him to create businesses that are innovative and loved by even the harshest of critics. Pete walks us through the biggest mistakes he sees vegan food businesses make, and the key ingredients that have contributed to his long-term success in a rapidly changing industry.Pete is passionate and constantly dreaming up the next venture, so tune in to get the scoop on what new ideas are brewing and where to follow his journey.Connect with Pete:Instagram: @greens.supermarket @vandal_sydney and @kimusabi.kateringEmail: [email protected] for the Animal Rights Forum:February 21st-22nd 2026 Sydney Masonic CentreMore information at animalrightsforum.org/Get tickets at: trybooking.com/events/landing/1460942Support The Vegan Compass Podcast:NEW PODCAST MERCH! Get yours at vegancompass.theprintbar.comSupport the show with a ‘follow’ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or ‘subscribe’ on YouTube.If you’re loving the show, please leave us a review or rating.Instagram: @thevegancompass_podcastFacebook: The Vegan Compass Podcast