Interviews
Interview - Remi Tremsal - Caramelicious
Posted on Wednesday 30th October 2013 for Caramelicious - Gourmet Soft Caramel
Caramel is one of those foods that bring a smile to anyone’s face. And homemade, all natural French caramel takes happiness up another notch. We spoke with Remi Tremsal, Director and Co-Founder of Caramelicious about their incredible jars of golden goodness and found that over five generations of Remi’s family have been using the same recipe. Why fix something’s that not broken?! ...more
Interview - Regina Komkha - Tea Blossoms
Posted on Monday 14th October 2013 for Tea Blossoms
Tea is an experience to be savoured. Whilst most people enjoy the flavour and aroma of tea, true tea lovers will take the experience a step or two further, and one company is helping to make that simple. Tea Blossoms has created a range of stunningly pretty blends and blooms that add infinite eye appeal. We recently spoke with Regina Komkha, General Manager and Founder of Tea Blossoms Company, and learned a little more about the aesthetic virtues of the products and how they have set this company apart from others; not just for retailers and foodservice businesses but also for their customers. ...more
Interview - Anastasia Galanis - Anastasia's Kouzina
Posted on Friday 20th September 2013 for Anastasia's Kouzina
As the world spins ever faster on its axis, it’s reassuring to know that old family traditions are still being kept alive and very well by enterprising business owners. In the case of Anastasia’s Kouzina, owner Anastasia Galanis has taken it upon herself to carry the banner for her generation – and those to come – and bake utterly delicious Greek biscuits for eager customers. We sat down with a cup of extraordinary Greek coffee and nibbled on some Koulourakia while we chatted with Anastasia. ...more
Interview - Gihad El-Sheikh - Melbourne Nut Co
Posted on Thursday 15th August 2013 for Melbourne Nut Co
Since 1989, Melbourne Nut Co has been roasting nuts for customers Australia-wide. Today, they still roast daily to ensure freshness and to meet customer demand. They also now offer a huge variety of beans, dried fruit, spices, snack foods and so much more. We spoke with Managing Director Gihad El-Sheikh about nuts, customer service and business pride. ...more
Interview - Zez Ni - Posh Foods
Posted on Tuesday 2nd July 2013 for Posh Foods
For more than thirty years, Posh Foods have been supplying delicious home style foods to cafes, delis and food halls. We spoke with Managing Director, Zez Ni about the company’s history, its philosophy of ‘food must look good as well as taste good’ and what’s coming up in new lines. ...more
Interview - Sarita Merlo - Byron Bay Tea Co
Posted on Monday 20th May 2013 for Byron Bay Tea Company
Who better to brew and pour you a cup of tea than someone who takes the whole concept of ‘tea and sympathy’ a few steps further down the benevolent path of wellness. Sarita Merlo, Naturopath and Herbalist has come a long way since picking herbs in her Byron Bay garden and steeping them into a healthful, delicious concoction. Today, she imparts her learned wisdom to the tea-loving masses in the form of beautifully packaged teas and tisanes that consumers are declaring delightful. We chatted with Sarita and learned more about her business and her love of a good cup of tea. ...more