Speakers

Alice Zaslavsky is an award-winning author, broadcaster and Vegelante. Born in Tbilisi, Georgia at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Alice grew up with a cuisine that reaches for the veg first; it’s no surprise then, that this is at the heart of her food philosophy, helping others across the world do the same through her books, columns, radio, television and live shows. Alice is the author of the international best-seller, James Beard finalist and ABIA award-winning kitchen bible In Praise of Veg, kids’ fun food fact book Alice’s A to Z, and cooking confidence unlocker The Joy of Better Cooking. Alice is the long-time food guru for ABC News Breakfast and ABC Radio nationally, and host of Saturday Breakfast on ABC Radio Melbourne. Her Guardian recipe column ‘You’ve Got This’ encourages cooks of all abilities to get into the kitchen, and use what they’ve got - be it ingredient, skill, or gadget. She’s also the creator of the innovative digital food literacy tool kit Phenomenom, helping to connect kids with food in meaningful ways through entirely free resources for teachers and parents, awarded Best Healthy Eating Campaign in Australia by Parents Voice. Alice has toured nationally with household names like Yotam Ottolenghi and Nigella Lawson and continues to be the go-to compere for visiting culinary talent. Alice first came to Aussie screens on MasterChef Australia Season 4, and is looking forward to returning to the competitive cooking arena in an even friendlier way on Ready, Steady, Cook. Alice lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, Nick, and their daughter, Hazel (otherwise known as The Nut). You’ll find her on the socials as @aliceinframes.

Tristan Kitchener is the founder of Kitchener Partners, a Melbourne-based consulting business. Having previously held senior positions with Sainsbury’s (UK) and as Group Merchandise Manager for Fresh Produce at Coles supermarkets. Tristan now provides strategic and advisory support to businesses along the grocery value chain, from major retailers through to manufacturers and primary producers. Tristan helps businesses understand the implications of the changing retail and consumer environment and helps identify solutions to key business challenges. In addition, Tristan is an Operating Partner for ROC Partners, a private equity business with over A$5 billion invested in Australian agriculture and a part-owner of Agricultural Networks, a packer, marketer, and distributor of fresh cherries to domestic and international markets, located in Orange, NSW. Tristan is a regular speaker at agribusiness conferences and appears as a sector expert on shows such as Switzer Daily on Sky Business TV. You can learn more about Tristan on his website www.kitchenerpartners.com.au.