For Food’s Sake: On the mic explores the people shaping the future of Australia’s food systems. Hosted by Luke McQuillan and produced by the team at Future Food Systems, this limited series dives into the stories behind researchers, industry leaders, and emerging talent who are driving innovation and impact across the agrifood sector.
Throughout the course of each episode, we’ll uncover what makes these individuals tick, from their career journeys and daily work to their collaborations, motivations and vision for the future of food.
Adam Wilson from Great Southern Truffles and Silverplace (Bonus pod)
In this bonus episode, we sit down with Adam Wilson of Great Southern Truffles and Silverplace to hear the story behind his entrepreneurial journey. Adam shares insights into building businesses, spotting opportunities, navigating challenges and the lessons he’s learned along the way offering a candid look at what it takes to turn ideas into meaningful ventures.
This episode was recorded in June 2026
Links:
Website (https://www.greatsoutherntruffles.com.au/)
12 Aug 2026
Hassan Jafari from UNSW Sydney
In this episode, PhD researcher Hassan Jafari shares how his journey across Iran, China and Australia has shaped his passion for engineering, education and developing smarter grain drying solutions for Australia’s food manufacturing sector.
This podcast was recorded in May 2026.
Links
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hassan_jafari90/)
5 Aug 2026
Assoc. Prof. Gal Winter from UNE
In this episode, Dr Gal Winter shares how her passion for food, fermentation and community education is helping people build healthier, more resilient lives through practical nutrition and microbial science.
This podcast was recorded on the 18/06/2026.
Links:
Gal's Kitchen Culture (website) (https://www.galskitchenculture.com.au/)
Gal's Kitchen Culture (Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_galskitchenculture/)
UNE interview with Gal (https://www.une.edu.au/about-une/news-and-events/news/2025/09/une-launches-nutrition-and-health-science-degrees)
Examples of a Healthy Diet (AI) (https://kommodo.ai/i/nbmRGvk9OQrkUpkR4P0n)
29 Jul 2026
Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore from FOODiQ Global
Award-winning nutrition scientist and space nutritionist Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore shares the experiences that have fuelled her career, from leading world-first space food research to inspiring the next generation of innovators.
This podcast was recorded on the 22/06/2026.
Links
Dr Fláv (https://drflav.com/)
FOODiQ Global (https://www.foodiq.global/)
22 Jul 2026
Dr Oz Dedehayir from QUT & KAILO
In this episode, Dr Ozgur 'Oz' Dedehayir reflects on his journey through engineering, academia and entrepreneurship, sharing insights into innovation, curiosity, collaboration and building a meaningful career.
This podcast was recorded in May 2026.
Links
Future Food Systems profile (https://www.futurefoodsystems.com.au/people/dr-ozgur-dedehayir/)
QUT profile (https://www.qut.edu.au/about/our-people/academic-profiles/ozgur.dedehayir)
Süreyya Kahve (https://www.sureyya.com.au/)
KAILO (https://www.kailo.com.au/)
Grand Designs Transformations (https://iview.abc.net.au/show/grand-designs-transformations/series/2/video/FA2317H004S00)
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