Talking Shiitake
Claim This Podcastby Michael Fox
Podcast Overview
<p>My mission is to help make our food system healthier, more sustainable and ethical. In a market where consumers are making more informed decisions about the food they buy, I believe that food businesses catering to these needs will be the most successful. I’m Michael Fox, CEO and Co-Founder of Shiitake mushroom company Fable Food. For years I’ve been obsessed with our food system. Welcome to my podcast where I Talk Shiitake with successful chefs, food industry executives and entrepreneurs to learn about what’s lead to their success in the food industry.</p>
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Publishing Since
7/30/2024
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Recent Episodes
September 10, 2025
Richard Prout - Chief Product and Innovation Officer at Zambrero.
Richard Prout, Chief Product and Innovation Officer at Zambrero, take us through his journey from London hospitality to helping build a mission-driven global brand. We explore Zambrero’s Plate 4 Plate initiative, which is set to surpass 100 million meals donated this year, and how the team keeps consumer needs at the heart of innovation. Richard also shares why Zambrero partnered with Fable to launch Pulled Shiitake Mushrooms and gives us a look at the brand’s international growth across the ...
July 14, 2025
Charlie Hachem, Founder, Franchisor, Brand builder and Investor. Fabe. Piccolo Me. Sol Bowl. Go Dark. Munchiverse. The family story behind the Hachem hospitality success!
Today I speak with Charlie Hachem, Co-Founder of Piccolo Me and multiple other hospitality brands. Charlie takes us through his childhood living and breathing hospitality by working in the family coffee business with his mum, dad, cousin and brother Roy. They’ve since gone on to build a hospitality empire across Sydney and have just opened their first cafe in Lebanon! Charlie takes us through building the Piccolo Me business, launching new brands and some of their viral menu launches includi...
December 19, 2024
Greg Creed, former CEO Yum! Brands - the story behind the creation of the Mountain Dew Baja Blast at Taco Bell.
Greg Creed shares the story behind the creation of the Mountain Dew Baja Blast at Taco Bell, a key consumer insight that led to a $1 billion annual sales success.
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- What is Talking Shiitake?
<p>My mission is to help make our food system healthier, more sustainable and ethical. In a market where consumers are making more informed decisions about the food they buy, I believe that food businesses catering to these needs will be the most successful. I’m Michael Fox, CEO and Co-Founder of Shiitake mushroom company Fable Food. For years I’ve been obsessed with our food system. Welcome to my podcast where I Talk Shiitake with successful chefs, food industry executives and entrepreneurs to learn about what’s lead to their success in the food industry.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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