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Foodpreneur with Chelsea Ford

Chelsea Ford
Australia
Foodpreneur Festival
Lamanna Supermarket
Brand Campaigns
SUP Foods
Sorry Nonna
Upstock
Food Entrepreneurship Academy
R&D Tax Incentive
Foodpreneurs Festival
Cash Flow
Packaging Design
Branding
Brand Storytelling
Food Labeling Regulations
Natural Foods Trading Company
Social Fixation
Bluerock
Visual Branding
Tastebuddies

Imagine a consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry where both small and large players coexist on a level playing field, consumers have choice, there’s integrity in what they’re buying and they experience innovative, sustainable products.In this weekly podcast, hosted by founder, award-winning coach, consultant & small business advocate, Chelsea Ford, you'll hear interviews with incredible founders a... more

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Recently, two founders called me. Both were facing the same market: buyers and stockist type. The first was three months into a problem, and they were angry, tearful, and completely worn down.

Honestly, it was hard to hear.

The se... more

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If you want a genuine look ahead at where food and drink is heading, not just what's hot this month, this episode is essential listening.

I talk to THE most learned person in the business.

Lulu Gibbons is a research and insight sp... more

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Would landing on the shelves of Woolworths be a dream come true for you? For Sarah Leung, it was - and it still wasn't enough to keep her in the business.

Sarah is the founder of Umei Foods, a modern Asian condiment brand known for... more

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There are four things you cannot get wrong if you want to scale and exit a beverage or wider CPG business. Get one wrong, and it doesn't matter how good the rest of your business looks; you're leaking value somewhere you probably ca... more

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Recent Guests

Helen Johnston
Co-founder and Creative Director of Honey and Fox
Honey and Fox
Episode: #165 Industry Insights from Foodpreneurs Festival 2026
Henry Nevile
From The Natural Foods Trading Company (NFTC)
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Priscilla Mellado
Founder of Liquify Drinks
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Episode: #164 Hanging Upside Down, Spinning: Building a Drinks Brand From Scratch
Janessa Rutter
Founder of Bask & Co, Coeliac Australia endorsed breakfast and snack company
Bask & Co
Episode: #163 Scaling Bask & Co. Breakfast & Snack Company: The Diagnosis That Took It From 40 to 650 Stockists in 3 Years
Naishad Dalal
Founder and Director of Food Entrepreneurship Academy (FEA Food Innovation)
Food Entrepreneurship Academy
Episode: #162 Scaling a Product: Questions to Ask a Co-Manufacturer
Roslyn Anderson
Founder of Tastebuddies, regulatory compliance consultant
Tastebuddies
Episode: #161 How to Get Your Food Labelling Right and Use It to Your Advantage
Mirko Bonmassar
Founder of Social Fixation
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Episode: #160 Brand Campaigns: What Are They and How You Can Create One
Theresa Dang
Founder of SUP Foods
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Episode: #159 What Investors Want to Hear. Lessons from a CPG Investor Hub Winner.
Shaun Borg
Sales lead for Langdon and strategic spice buyer for NFTC
Langdon / Natural Foods Trading Company (NFTC)
Episode: #158 How to Source Ingredients, Scale Your Supply Chain and Back Yourself as a Small Brand

Host

Chelsea Ford
Host of the show, founder and advocate for challenger CPG brands

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Binge Worthy Podcast!

    Great Podcast full of experienced and interesting guest with real world experience. So many lessons to learn to help build my brand! Thanks Chelsea!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pete Andrew!
    Australiaa year ago
  • If you’re in food, make this podcast a priority!!

    Love this podcast - great host, generous guests, hits on all the big issues faced by a food entrepreneur.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SB SK
    Australiaa year ago
  • All the topics I want to hear about!

    Great to hear the journeys of fellow entrepreneurs in this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Homeinteriors
    Australiaa year ago
  • A must listen for food entrepreneurs!

    I’ve been listening to the Foodpreneurs podcast for almost a year, typically while driving, and it’s become a really enjoyable part of my routine. As a food business owner, I’ve learned so much from each episode, with practical insights that I can apply directly to my business.

    What really sets this podcast apart is Chelsea's authenticity. She’s incredibly honest and open, creating a space where listeners feel truly connected to the stories and struggles of other entrepreneurs. The guests she b... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Foodie 1000
    Australia2 years ago
  • Value Add!

    Thank you Chelsea Ford for this generous gift to the CPG And FMCG field - particularly us newbies!

    There is so much to navigate and understand before getting a delicious product to a customer. Each episode is enriching, for knowledge, insight and direction. The info is packed in and great to absorb while multitasking (as I’m guessing most foodpreneurs are working in all the spaces of the day when starting out). Such a value add to my working day - Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    redartshed
    Australia2 years ago

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Guests are consistently experienced and insightful, delivering actionable takeaways.
Listeners praise the show for practical, real-world lessons for food entrepreneurs.
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#144 Test the Ingredients, Not the Cake: Marketing Decisions That Move Product
Q: How do you differentiate between marketing research and market research in practical terms?
Market research looks at market size and opportunity, while marketing research focuses on go-to-market questions, messaging, and what consumers actually know and respond to in real time.
#165 Industry Insights from Foodpreneurs Festival 2026
Q: What is the main takeaway about brand storytelling from Brand Story Studio?
Brands were impressed with how clear, consistent branding and customer-centric storytelling across platforms helps retailers and consumers connect with the product, reducing category confusion and increasing perceived value.
#165 Industry Insights from Foodpreneurs Festival 2026
Q: What stood out at Stickybeak Station this year?
There was a strong mix of brands, with new health-focused lines and products showing innovative approaches to daily rituals, nervous system regulation, and kitchen-use versatility, plus standout branding that jumped off the shelf.
#137 The Tax Incentive Every Foodpreneur Should Know About
Q: Could we get a bit tactical to kick off and say, what kinds of activities actually qualify as R&D in the CPG space?
Qualifying activities are those that involve generating new knowledge or solving technical uncertainties, such as reformulations, manufacturing process optimizations, and trials that impact stability, bioavailability, or other measurable technical outcomes. If the activity has no new technical uncertainty, it likely isn't R&D; if it requires trials and new testing to determine whether a desired outcome can be achieved, it may qualify.
#141 Manufacturing at Scale: What Every Brand Owner Can Achieve
Q: What are the most common misconceptions founders have about scaling from small to commercial quantities?
Founders often underestimate the differences in processing between small and large manufacturers and the need to adapt recipes and processes, while wanting to preserve flavor and quality. The discussion emphasizes testing, aligning flavor with scalable methods, and balancing founder vision with operational realities.

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What is Foodpreneur about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on practical, growth-oriented strategies for people building and scaling consumer packaged goods brands, with a strong emphasis on food and beverage. Across episodes, listeners hear founder stories, brand storytelling, packaging, shelf learning, supply chain and co-manufacturing considerations, retail dynamics, and investor perspectives. The host frequently coalesces actionable tactics—from category positioning and price/margin strategies to channel expansion and retailer pitches—into clear takeaways that brand teams can apply quickly. A notable strength is the guest mix: senior operators, experienced brand builders, and industry specialists who share behind-the-scenes challenges and real-world lessons. The format often bl... more

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1. Helen Johnston
2. Henry Nevile
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5. Naishad Dalal
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7. Mirko Bonmassar
8. Theresa Dang

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