The Food Mentor

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Episode #40 Meet the Founder and CEO of Roma Foods Max Buontempo

September 24, 2026

Our Food Mentor podcast chats are usually with starts ups and SME’s but today we switch gears and talk with Max Buontempo the Founder and CEO of Roma Foods. Max and his family bought the Roma Foods business in 1984 however the original brand was founded in 1953. In 2026 Roma Foods has grown to become one of the largest gluten and allergen free manufacturing facilities in the Southern Hemisphere. Based in Carrum Downs, Victoria, the Roma Foods team manufacture a diverse range of products inclu...

Episode #39 Meet Cass Spies Founder & CEO of Twisted Healthy Treats

May 02, 2026

Today we’re joined by Cass Spies, Founder and CEO of Twisted Healthy Treats.Twisted Healthy Treats is one of Australia’s leading better-for-you frozen dessert brands, built on a simple idea – creating taste-first products that never compromise on flavour.Cass started the business in 2010 with a single frozen yoghurt and smoothie bar, before expanding into multiple retail locations and a strong presence in school canteens across the country.In 2015, she made the move into manufacturing, transf...

Episode #38 David Burns chats through the holy grail of developing a new brand or product range.

February 12, 2026

In this episode of the food mentor podcast I chat through “The Holy grail of developing a food or beverage product”. It’s no secret that there are thousands of new brands and products launched every year.There are key reasons why some find success and enjoy rapid growth and many really struggle.Having enjoyed partnerships with key high growth brands in recent years I talk through 8 key elements of reducing the risk of failure and optimising the chances of success.If you send me your email add...

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Who is an ideal guest for The Food Mentor?

The Food Mentor typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Food/beverage founders, co-founders, and senior operators (e.g., Managing Director/MD), plus brand/product developers and companies with meaningful retail/hospitality distribution traction. Common among recent guests: Launched or scaled a food/beverage brand; Achieved meaningful retail distribution and sales growth; Expanded into new channels (retail, food service, hospitality, or distribution). Recent guests include Narelle (Cubbyhouse Canteen), Bec (Cubbyhouse Canteen), and Matt Demicoli.

How hard is it to get booked on The Food Mentor?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

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Recent episodes cover Food, Branding, Product, Fmcg, and Retail. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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