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Food Waste Matters
by Honey & Fox
Food waste is everywhere, especially in the places we no longer notice.Food Waste Matters is a podcast where we have conversations with businesses, industry leaders, and researchers who are fighting against food waste. Our guests share real strategies for turning excess into success. Tune in to learn how your surplus can be an opportunity instead of a loss, benefiting both your business and the environment. Subscribe now to take action and make the most of our resources for the planet, the people, and the profit.Produced by Honey & Fox and supported by End Food Waste Australia.
Episodes
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S3E20 Revisiting Pia Winberg, Venus Shell Systems
In this episode, we dive deep—literally and figuratively—into the ocean's potential to regenerate food systems and tackle food waste. We speak with Pia Winberg, the visionary behind Venus Shell Systems, a company transforming nutrient waste into valuable food and agricultural products using...
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S3E19 Full Circle Beef: Making Every Part Count
In this episode of Food Waste Matters, Robert Mackenzie, Director of Macka’s Australian Black Angus, joins Jayne Gallagher to talk about the bold sustainability moves behind their carbon-neutral beef operation — and how producers, chefs, and consumers can work together to cut waste across the…
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S3E18 From Waste to Raw Material: Rethinking Seafood Bioproducts
In this episode of Food Waste Matters, Daniel Abrahams from the Marine Bioproducts CRC uncovers the enormous untapped value sitting in Australia’s seafood and seaweed bioproducts. With only half of our marine biomass currently being used, billions of dollars in potential products - from collagen...
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S3E17 Halving Food Waste by 2030
Halving Food Waste by 2030: A Conversation with Tristan Butt, CEO of End Food Waste Australia In this podcast episode, Tristan Butt, the CEO of End Food Waste Australia, shares insights into his background and the organization's mission to halve food waste in Australia by 2030. Tristan discusses...
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S3E16 Part 2 - Be Brave with Best Before - Lukas Parker
n this episode of Food Waste Matters, Dr. Joanne Freeman welcomes back Associate Professor Lukas Parker from RMIT University to continue their discussion on date labels and storage advice. Last time, Lukas shared insights from consumer research revealing just how confusing “best before” and “use...
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S3E15 Part 1 - Be Brave with Best Before - Lukas Parker
Most consumers can't tell the difference between “best before” and “use by” dates on food and use them interchangeably. In this episode of Food Waste Matters, Dr Joanne Freeman sits down with Associate Professor Lukas Parker from RMIT to delve into the intricacies of food labelling and how clear...
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S3E14 The Packaging Puzzle - Zaidee Jackson - Revisited
Packaging design goes beyond aesthetics; it must also be functional, efficient, and aligned with broader environmentalgoals. In this episode of Food Waste Matters, we welcome Helen Johnston from Honey & Fox who is chatting with Zaidee Jackson. Zaidee is the National Business Development Manager…
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S3E13_Michelle Mascher_Ugly Duck Fine Foods Revisited
Where you might see a blemish, Ugly Duck FineFoods creates a delicacy. In this episode of Food Waste Matters, host Dr. Joanne Freeman of Honey & Fox interviews Michelle Masher, the owner and founder of Ugly Duck Fine Foods in Queensland. Michelle shares her journey, inspired by her German...
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S3E12 Whey to go: Upcycling dairy's by-product
In this episode of Food Waste Matters, Dr. Joanne Freeman sits down with researcher Jack Hetherington from the University of Adelaide to explore one of dairy's lesser-known but significant challenges - whey waste. Jack shares findings from his recent study that exposes the scale of liquid whey...
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S3E11 Food waste meets its match: Black Soldier Flies with Sofia Katzin from FlyMumma
S3E11 Food waste meets its match: Black Soldier Flies In this fascinating episode of Food Waste Matters, we dive into the world of insect bioconversion with Sofia Katzin, founder of FlyMumma. Discover how black soldier flies are transforming food scraps into high-value animal feed and…
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S3E10 From Waste to Nutrition with Pia Winberg
S3E10 From Waste to Nutrition with Pia Winberg. In this episode, we dive deep literally and figuratively into the ocean's potential to regenerate food systems and tackle food waste. Host Joanne Freeman speaks with Pia Winberg, the visionary behind Venus Shell Systems, a company transforming...
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S3E8 Behind the farm gate with Melissa Smith, Real Skills Ag Training
S3E8: Behind the farm gate In this episode, we head straight to the paddock withMelissa Smith — farmer, educator, and Churchill Fellow — to unpack on-farm food waste and the practical steps needed to address it. Melissa shares lessons from her international researchtour through Europe and the US,...
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S3E9 Don't overcomplicate your waste with Natalie Bolt
S3E9: Don't overcomplicate your waste with Natalie Bolt In this episode of Food Waste Matters, host Jayne Gallagher sits down with hospitality veteran Natalie Bolt, whose 17+ year global career—from Europe to Asia—took a transformative turn in Indonesia. What began with a drive to cut costs…
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S3E7 Turning waste into an opportunity with Ryan Collins Planet Ark
S3E7 Turning waste into an opportunity with Ryan Collins from Planet Ark In this episode of Food Waste Matters, host Dr. Joanne Freeman welcomes Ryan Collins from Planet Ark, a leading environmental organisation in Australia. They discuss the crucial role of businesses and communities in reducing...
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S3E6 More Taste Less Waste with Kelly Johnson Woodlane Orchard
More Taste, Less Waste A big congratulations to Kelly Johnson from Woodlane Orchard, who has just taken out the Sustainability Award at this year’s Food South Australia Awards. To celebrate her recent win, we thought it was the perfect time to replay our episode with Kelly from last year where…
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S3E5: Cairns Ecofiesta - fun, friendship & eco inspiration with Dan Walton Cairns EcoFiesta
In this episode of Food Waste Matters, we head to the stunning tropical city of Cairns, home to the Great Barrier Reef and the lush wet tropics rainforest. Our guest, Dan Walton, shares insights into Cairns Eco Fiesta—Queensland’s largest sustainability festival—and how it's driving real change…
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S3E4 There's nothing wrong with seconds with Susan Cornish from Kenton Valley Cherries
In this episode of Food Waste Matters, we travel to thepicturesque Adelaide Hills to meet Susan Cornish of Kenton Valley Cherries, a family-owned orchard with six generations of history. Susan shares how her family business is tackling food waste while ensuring their orchard remains financially...
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S3E3_The Biggest Wins with Dr Steve Lapidge, CEO, End Food Waste Australia
Guest: Dr. Steven Lapidge, CEO of End Food Waste Australia Host: Jayne Gallagher, Honey and Fox Summary: In this episode of Food Waste Matters, host Jane Gallagher checks in with Dr. Steven Lapidge, CEO of End Food Waste Australia, to discuss recent progress in tackling food waste across the...
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S3E2 Rescuing today, preserving tomorrow with Maggie Quach, Beyond Best Before
In this episode of Food Waste Matters, host Joanne dives into the inspiring journey of Maggie Quach, one of the creativeforces behind Beyond Best Before. This unique retail initiative tackles food waste by offering discounted, high-quality products that are near or past their“best before” date…
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S3E1_The Great Unwaste Campaign with Mandy Hall, Campaign Manager
Discover practical ways to reduce food waste, save money and make a real difference. In our first episode ofFood Waste Matters for 2025, we sit down with Mandy Hall, the driving force behindThe Great Unwaste, a national campaign helping Australians reduce food waste in their homes. Mandy shares...
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S2E21 CEO Check-in with Steve Lapidge
Reflecting on the past year, Dr. Steven Lapidge joins Jayne Gallagher to highlight significant accomplishments for End Food Waste Australia in the final episode for 2024. It has been a year brimming with achievements, and in this episode, you can hear a brief summary with highlights including:...
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S2E20. The People Behind Our Plates with Dr Joanne Freeman and Helen Johnston
In this episode of Food Waste Matters, join Dr Joanne Freeman and Helen Johnston from Honey & Fox as they explore practical solutions for reducing food waste. They revisit insightful conversations with passionate industry experts who are making a difference in sustainability and community health....
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S2E19. Be Brave with Best Before with Lukas Parker
Most consumers can't tell the difference between best before and use by and use them interchangeably. On this episode of Food Waste Matters, Dr. Joanne Freeman sits down with Associate Professor Lukas Parker from RMIT to delve into the intricacies of food labelling and how clear instructions…
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S2E18. Don't Forget the Regions! with Dr Joanne Freeman and Julie Bates
Australia. Fertile land and an abundance of agricultural products. So, what does this mean when it comes to food waste? Regional businesses sustain the economy throughout Australia, particularly in the agricultural and food sectors. Despite their importance, these businesses often struggle with...
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S2E17. The Packaging Puzzle with Zaidee Jackson
Packaging design goes beyond aesthetics; it must also be functional, efficient, and aligned with broader environmental goals. In this episode of Food Waste Matters, we welcome Helen Johnston from Honey & Fox who is chatting with Zaidee Jackson. Zaidee is the National Business Development Manager...
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S2E16. Balancing Packaging and Food Waste with Nerida Kelton
How do you find the sweet spot for optimum packaging design and reduce food waste at the same time? In today’s episode, Jayne Gallagher is in conversation with Nerida Kelton the Vice President Sustainability & Save Food, for the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and the Executive Director for…
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S2E15. Get in the Yes Pile with Prue Saxby
Do you feel that you’re fighting tooth and nail to secure grant funding to keep your food waste dreams alive? While tackling the immense problem of food waste, many small businesses and organisations ask where can I get help? Where can I get support to implement ideas that I have? How can I…
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S2E14. Caring About Food Waste with Dr Steven Lapidge
This episode features our CEO check-in with Dr. Steven Lapidge, of End Food Waste Australia. Dr Lapidge shared insights and highlights from the 2024 National Food Waste Summit held in Melbourne, detailing key actions and takeaways for combating food waste. With over 300 people who attended the...
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S2E13c: Beyond Academia with Shan Alagappan, Alexis Chung and Melinda Nguyen
In Australia, addressing the issue of food waste is considered a complex problem that involves constantly shifting environmental, economic, social, and ethical dynamics. To effectively tackle these interdisciplinary challenges, researchers must take a comprehensive approach to collecting…
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S2E13b: Beyond Academia with Hector Vera Wood and Mary Addae
In Australia, addressing the issue of food waste is considered a complex problem that involves constantly shifting environmental, economic, social, and ethical dynamics. To effectively tackle these interdisciplinary challenges, researchers must take a comprehensive approach to collecting…
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S2E13a: Beyond Academia with Tangerine Holt, Olav Muurlink, Hannah Churton and Stephanie Bayancela
In Australia, addressing the issue of food waste is considered a complex problem that involves constantly shifting environmental, economic, social, and ethical dynamics. To effectively tackle these interdisciplinary challenges, researchers must take a comprehensive approach to collecting…
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S2E12. Waste Not, Profit Lots
When it comes to fighting the fight against food waste, understanding the data behind waste problems is half the solution. In this episode of Food Waste Matters, Dr Joanne Freeman joins Simon Lockrey from RMIT and Victor Barichello from Empauer. The two have collaborated and created a tool called...
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S2E11. From Waste to Paste
What happens when a date lover and a doctor meet and find a shared passion for reducing food waste? After the deterioration of water quality and the onset of the millennium drought in the early '90s, Dave Reilly pivoted from growing vegetables to wine grapes and eventually to date palms due to...
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S2E10. I am Not Ugly
Where you might see a blemish, Ugly Duck Fine Foods creates a delicacy. In this episode of Food Waste Matters, host Dr. Joanne Freeman of Honey & Fox interviews Michelle Masher, the owner and founder of Ugly Duck Fine Foods in Queensland. Michelle shares her journey, inspired by her German...
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S2E9. Food Waste Futures
How does the collaboration of university research and industry expertise generate tomorrow's leaders in tackling food waste? Jayne Gallagher is in conversation with Dr. Steven Lapidge, who is back with another CEO check-in with End Food Waste Australia. Hear about a new program that unites...
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S2E8. Too Good to Waste
Let yourself dream for just a moment. Food with rich, fertile flavours, nurtured and grown with love and care in your own backyard. Today, we’re celebrating the amazing food our own backyard has to offer from an island south of the Seven Seas, Tasmania. Dr. Joanne Freeman is in discussion with...
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S2E7. There's a Story in Every Banana
The banana. Curvy, thick on the outside and softly sweet on the inside and surprisingly floats in water. With a staggering 5 million bananas consumed in Australian homes every day and a production value of 597 million, how are industry corporations addressing the issue of food waste? In this...
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S2E6. From Waste to Wow - Your Winning Strategy
Do you think it’s possible to stand out in the food services sector by focusing on reducing food waste? In this episode, Dr. Joanne Freeman is speaking with Tony Green, the CEO of Australian Food Service Advocacy Body (AFAB). Since April 2021, AFAB has been working towards one goal: to boost and...
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S2E5. Don't Waste Your Dough
Picture this: the bread and bakery waste in Australia adds up to an astonishing 456 million loaves annually. Dr. Joanne Freeman sits down with Carolyn Cameron from End Food Waste Australia, where she’s spearheading initiatives as the Sector Action Plan Program Lead. Her role is pivotal in…
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S2E4. Money in the Bin?
The impact of food waste extends beyond simply disposing of unwanted food. It has a significant cost to businesses of all sizes. In this week's episode of 'Food Waste Matters', Jayne Gallagher sits down with Dr Steve Lapidge, CEO of End Food Waste Australia, for an update about what is happening…
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S2E3. More Taste, Less Waste with Kelly Johnston
What happens when food is left to drop and rot? Dr. Joanne Freeman interviews Kelly Johnson, owner of Woodlane Orchard for the Food Waste Matters Podcast. Kelly's business revolves around purchasing surplus produce from local farmers and transforming it into dehydrated products like soups, meals,...
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S2E2. Triple Impact: Engage, Transform, Reduce!
Food waste is a pressing issue in our society, yet it often goes unnoticed. End Food Waste Australia are a cooperative research organisation with a vision to see Australia without food waste, starting with the ambitious aim to halve wood waste by 2030. In this episode Dr. Joanne Freeman chats…
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S2E1. Season 2 Kicks Off
Join us for the debut episode of 2024 for the Food Waste Matters Podcast. Jayne Gallagher and Dr Joanne Freeman from Honey & Fox are back to host the first episode, where they will fill you in on their key takeaways from the previous season and give you a sneak peek into what's to come in 2024....
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Food waste is everywhere, especially in the places we no longer notice.Food Waste Matters is a podcast where we have conversations with businesses, industry leaders, and researchers who are fighting against food waste. Our guests share real strategies for turning excess into success. Tune in to learn how your surplus can be an opportunity instead of a loss, benefiting both your business and the environment. Subscribe now to take action and make the most of our resources for the planet, the people, and the profit.Produced by Honey & Fox and supported by End Food Waste Australia.
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