The Inside Story

MEET THE FAMILIES WHO ARE CHANGING THE FACE OF BUSINESS

THE MATON GUITAR; FROM A GARAGE IN MELBOURNE TO THE HANDS OF ROCKSTARS

70 plus years from its humble beginnings in Melbourne, Australia, Maton Guitar has become famous on the world stage – gracing the fingers of Elvis Presley to Keith Richards to Tommy Emmanuel.

WHOLE KIDS DISRUPT THE FOOD INDUSTRY WITH A REVOLUTIONARY NEW CONCEPT

Whole Kids create delicious snacks for healthier, happy kids. Disillusioned by larger companies over processing food, they set out to create a better way…

RED LANTERN, THE MOST AWARDED VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD

How do two Nguyen siblings in their 20s, (Vietnamese refugees from Cabramatta) combine forces with celebrated French cuisine chef, Mark Jensen, to create Red Lantern – the most awarded Vietnamese restaurant in the world?

PANA ORGANIC WOWS TASTE BUDS WITH THEIR VEGAN CHOCOLATE AND ICECREAM

Pana Barbounis shares his journey on how he created Pana Organic; a fast-growing vegan chocolate and ice cream brand that wows people with unique flavours, while tapping into a global movement of plant-based clean living.

SANDHURST FINE FOODS: A FAMILY AFFAIR

The Lubranos started out in Australia, from Italy, with not a lot in their back pockets. They have built an incredibly successful business that is created out of a love for food, and a love for family.

EQUIPMENT COMPANY KENNARDS HIRE, PIVOT TO ALSO BECOME LEADERS IN TECHNOLOGY

Kennards Hire embraces technology to lead the equipment hire industry into the future. CEO Angus Kennard shares his vision for the future, his story in how he joined the family business and the innovation he has championed to help future proof the company.

THE HUMBLE STRAWBERRY: FROM THE ADELAIDE HILLS TO THE WORLD

An Australian institution, Beerenberg Family Farm shares their story of love, values, and swimming in vinegar vats.

HOW THIS FAMILY BUSINESS SURVIVED THE ‘ALMOST EXTINCTION’ OF THEIR INDUSTRY

Fourth generation Willie Smiths shares how they survived the ‘almost extinction’ of their industry and talks diversification and innovation.

HOW A TINY MUESLI COMPANY BECAME A GLOBAL SUCCESS

Carman’s is the only brand showing consistent growth in the breakfast category and a much-loved icon. Here, founder Carolyn Creswell shares her incredible story.