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Straight To The Source

by Tawnya Bahr & Lucy Allon

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About the show

Welcome to the Straight To The Source podcast, where leadership meets the future of food. Hosted by two of Australia’s most respected food industry voices, Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon, the Straight To The Source podcast connects you directly with the changemakers shaping how we grow, source, and experience food. With decades of experience spanning the kitchen, dining room, and boardroom, as chef, restaurateur, consultants, and educators, Tawnya and Lucy bring an insider’s lens to the challenges and innovations driving the industry forward. From producers pioneering regenerative practices to hospitality leaders reimagining what sustainability means on the plate, each episode explores the strategies, stories, and leadership mindsets transforming the global food landscape and ensuring a thriving, sustainable food future for generations to come. Get ready for bold ideas, honest conversations, and the kind of insights that move industries forward. Follow, comment, and hit that bell for more Straight To The Source episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. To stay up to date, follow Straight To The Source on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Latest episodes

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August 19, 2026 · 39 min

This week on Straight To The Source, we're pulling up a chair with the humans behind two of Australia's most obsessed-over dessert brands: Oliver Allis, the guy who took a struggling frozen yoghurt shop from four stores to 75 (plus…