Explore every episode of the podcast Bite Sides by Ausfine
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| #7 Jon Spainhour: Trading Floors, Dairy Futures & Why the World’s Watching Europe | 30 juin 2025 | 00:47:06 | |
Jon Spainhour is a Senior Broker and Partner at Ever.ag, one of the most influential firms in global dairy risk management. Jon’s career began in the open-outcry pits of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, where he transitioned from cattle and hogs to becoming one of the early pioneers of dairy futures. After starting the dairy desk at Cargill in the early 2000s, Jon helped lead the rise of dairy risk tools in the US, educating producers and traders on how to de-risk in a volatile market. He later joined Rice Dairy, where he worked closely with major players like Ausfine to unlock US cheese export potential — well before it became mainstream. Now part of Ever.ag, Jon works across global markets, helping clients navigate futures, options, and the increasingly strategic role of risk management in dairy. With deep insight into production trends, export growth, and international price dynamics, Jon remains one of the clearest voices in the industry — and a key advocate for keeping a sharp eye on Europe. --- Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests. Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides. Get in touch with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods Online Shop: https://shop.ausfine.com/ | |||
| #6 Steve Spencer & Jo Bills: Mapping the Future of Dairy – Freshagenda’s Global Impact & the Next Chapter with Ever.ag | 16 juin 2025 | 00:34:50 | |
Steve Spencer and Jo Bills are the co-founders of Freshagenda, now part of Ever.ag — a leading provider of global dairy market intelligence and strategy. Together, they’ve transformed how the industry thinks about supply, value, and risk. Steve started his career in consulting, working through major agricultural deregulation and strategy projects across Australia. Jo’s background spans ag science, government, and strategic insight roles, including a long tenure at Dairy Australia. They teamed up in 2012 to launch Freshagenda with one goal: make sense of global dairy through real data, sharp analysis, and tools that actually work. Their work now informs decisions for the world’s biggest dairy players — from Nestlé to FrieslandCampina. As part of Ever.ag, Steve and Jo continue to lead the charge in modelling, insight, and helping dairy businesses navigate a rapidly changing global market. --- Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests. Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides. Get in touch with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods Online Shop: https://shop.ausfine.com/ | |||
| #5 Tim Kidman: Building Brands with Purpose, B2B vs B2C, and the Relentless Drive Behind The Fuel Agency | 02 juin 2025 | 00:30:13 | |
Tim Kidman is the Founder and Managing Director of The Fuel Agency, a Melbourne-based brand and marketing agency focused on helping businesses uncover their purpose and communicate it with clarity and impact. Tim’s career began in hospitality and sales before moving into marketing, studying both business strategy and psychology. He’s worked across FMCG, logistics, and design, ultimately launching Fuel over 25 years ago with a mission to create a more accountable and commercially focused agency model. Known for his clear thinking and deep questioning, Tim and his team have helped companies—from franchise networks to family-owned exporters—craft brands that connect with customers, drive growth, and reflect authentic values. --- Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests. Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides. Get in touch with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods Online Shop: https://shop.ausfine.com/ | |||
| #4 Kylie Prout: From Chemical Engineering to Culture, Building HR from the Ground Up & Leading with PEAK | 19 mai 2025 | 00:34:21 | |
Kylie Prout is Head of People and Culture at Ausfine Foods. Starting her career as a chemical engineer, Kylie has held diverse roles across automotive, toy manufacturing, pharmaceutical operations, and aged care before making the leap into HR leadership. Kylie’s career began at Ford Motor Company and later included roles at Mattel and Lockwood Security, where a pivotal moment led her from engineering into human resources. Since joining Ausfine in 2023, Kylie has brought a structured, people-first approach to scaling Ausfine’s global team and culture. Her trademark leadership philosophy — “PEAK” (Performance, Enthusiasm, Accountability, Kindness) — now underpins Ausfine’s people strategy. --- Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests. Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides. Get in touch with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods Online Shop: https://shop.ausfine.com/ | |||
| #3 Paula O'Toole: From Ireland to Ausfine, Logistics Mastery, AI Ambitions & Her Vision for Scalable Growth | 05 mai 2025 | 00:35:42 | |
Paula O’Toole is Chief Operations Officer at Ausfine Foods. Originally from Ireland, Paula moved to Australia in 2003 and has built a career spanning logistics, IT, and executive leadership across multiple industries. She began her Australian career in telecommunications with roles at Virgin Mobile and Brightstar, where she led major supply chain and IT initiatives, including service innovation programs for Telstra. Paula later held senior roles at Orora Packaging and as CIO of Timberlink Australia before joining Ausfine in 2023. Paula brings a rare blend of operational expertise and technological insight, driving Ausfine’s systems transformation, global process standardisation, and strategic growth initiatives across Australia, Indonesia, and the US. --- Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests. Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides. Get in touch with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods Online Shop: https://shop.ausfine.com/ | |||
| #2 Tom Wigan: Japanese Trading Roots, Ausfine USA’s Denver Launch, What the tariffs mean for Aussie beef | 21 avr. 2025 | 00:37:20 | |
Tom Wigan is Vice President of Sales at Ausfine USA, the newest addition to the Ausfine Foods group. Tom joined Ausfine in 2020 with a background in international trade—having started his career at a Japanese steel trading house—where he gained hands-on experience in logistics, operations, and global commodity markets. Transitioning from steel to meat, Tom quickly established himself as a standout trader, building strong relationships with Australian processors and international customers. In 2023, his entrepreneurial drive and proven track record led to his appointment in Denver, where he now heads Ausfine’s US expansion and continues to forge new trade opportunities across the region. --- Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests. Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides. Get in touch with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods Online Shop: https://shop.ausfine.com/ | |||
| #1 Chris Scarlett: Ausfine's Founding Story, Trump's Tariffs, US Expansion and his next big move! | 07 avr. 2025 | 00:43:10 | |
Chris Scarlett is Executive Chairman of Ausfine Foods and Co-Founder of Altrufood. Chris started at Ausfine foods in 1999, coming to work with his father Don Scarlett who was a founder of the business. Chris joined Ausfine with a qualification in Food Science / Dairy Technology from University of Melbourne and several years hands on experience in dairy processing and cheese sales. Over Chris’s 22 years at Ausfine he became the largest single shareholder and has lead the business as Managing Director and Executive Chairman through a significant scaling up journey. We speak to Chris about his time at Ausfine, where he see's the current state of the dairy industry, and what's next in store for Chris. --- Bite Sides by Ausfine dishes up insights into the dynamic world of food and business. Each episode dives into market trends, supply chain tips, and culinary innovation, with special guests. Hosted by Ausfine—global experts in dairy and proteins—you’ll learn what’s shaping the industry and how to thrive in it. Hungry for knowledge? Tune in and find out what’s on the menu at Bite Sides. Get in touch with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ausfine-foods-international Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausfinefoods Online Shop: https://shop.ausfine.com/ | |||