Women Transforming Food

Women Transforming Food is a monthly podcast brought to you by G100 and Inside FMCG, exploring the stories of inspiring women shaping the Australian food industry.

Women Transforming Food is a business podcast hosted by Inside FMCG, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Inside FMCG hosts Women Transforming Food, a business show with 22 episodes published.

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  Women Transforming Food

  Episode 22: How Sumeet Saigal turned MasterChef fame into a thriving food brand

  Aug 11, 202618 min

  From MasterChef Australia’s beloved "Sauce Boss" to supermarket shelves nationwide, discover how Sumeet Saigal leveraged reality TV fame to build Masala Makers and revolutionise how we cook Indian cuisine. In this episode of Women Transforming Food , Sumeet opens up about the bold commercial gambles of launching a solo brand, the secrets behind creating ultra-versatile, region-spanning sauces, and how she used powerful retail data—and a direct, deeply trusted connection with her audience—to turn a televised dream into an overnight commercial success. Download now to get an insider's masterclass on modern brand-building, cultural authenticity, and taking the leap from passionate home cook to thriving food industry founder!

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  Women Transforming Food

  Episode 21: How Miranda Higgins led Dollar Sweets through resilience and relationships

  Jun 30, 202617 min

  In this episode, our host, Amie Larter and co-host Angeline Achariya, sit down with Miranda Higgins, the Managing Director of Dollar Sweets, to discuss her 22-year journey leading a 79-year-old family business. Miranda candidly shares the lessons that shaped her leadership, from conquering imposter syndrome as a 26-year-old navigating a factory floor to the productivity power of tackling her hardest tasks first thing in the morning. You will discover how Dollar Sweets balances a stable base of everyday products with high-reward risks —including how they capitalized on short-term fads like freeze-dried candy and managed the chaos when their "dot cakes" went viral. Packed with practical wisdom on building a killer team around your weaknesses , bouncing back from failures , and why human relationships remain an irreplaceable superpower in an AI-driven world, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a resilient career or business. Download and listen now.

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  Episode 20: How V2Food's science chief is rebuilding trust in plant-based meat

  May 29, 202624 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Women Transforming Food, host Amie and co-host Angeline Achariya interview Lisa-Claire Ronquest-Ross, Chief Science Officer of V2 Food, on balancing scientific rigor with commercial reality. Lisa shares how V2 Food leveraged CSIRO research and a Hungry Jack's partnership to launch the plant-based Whopper, maintaining market leadership through global consolidation by continuously refining formulations to improve taste and reduce costs. She details her strategies for decoding science for the boardroom—such as branding their research platform "Replitech" and establishing "taste" as a board-level KPI—while advocating for better industry-university alignment in Australia and using partnerships, an advi...

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  Episode 19: Why empathy is the ultimate competitive advantage for FMCG leaders

  Apr 14, 202627 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Women Transforming Food, Eugene Cha Navarro, Managing Director of CJ Foods Oceania, explains how "organizational empathy" serves as a strategic driver for the global Bibigo brand. She explores how deep human understanding bridges the gap between global ambition and local relevance, helping Korean flavors find a permanent home in Australian kitchens. By reframing empathy as a commercial capability rather than just a personal trait, Eugene reveals how it accelerates trust with retailers and fuels smarter innovation. It’s a compelling look at why the most successful food brands are those that truly listen to the pe...

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  Women Transforming Food

  Episode 18: Building collaboration in the food sector is more powerful than competition

  Mar 2, 202618 minS0

  <p>Nicole McNaughton is on a mission to put more local food on local plates across Australia – something she believes is crucial to a thriving local food industry.</p>

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