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I'm an Australia based Global Food Futurist Speaker, food scientist and foresight strategy consultant specialising in the Future of Food.“If you don’t know where you’re leading to, any Future will take you there!”It’s about leadership. I provide Boards, C-Suite and other business leaders with strategic insight about future trends and technologies affecting their business. These perspectives are particularly relevant today given the exponential pace of technological change threatening to disrupt many traditional industries.As a keynote speaker I present inspirational Big Ideas for a Big Future, centred around my Big Idea that Food is now technology. Technologies advance exponentially, so food is now TECHXponential™. For more information see my website www.tonyhunterspeaker.comMy unique point of difference is my combination of Food Science and Technology qualifications, practical experience of running food businesses. This combination gives me a unique viewpoint on the Food, Beverage and Ag industries and I'm regularly featured globally on radio, podcasts, online and in print as an expert on the Future of Food. (To see my views on the Future of Food visit my website www.futuristforfood.com)My consulting business spans major international consultancies as well as businesses from dairy to ingredients and meat companies. I use my trademark FutureCUBED™ framework to help Food, Beverage and Agricultural companies profit from the future. I do this by helping them predict alternative futures caused by the impact of exponential new technologies. By following this framework my clients can develop Foresight Strategies to confidently lead their organisation into the Future.Innovation and foresight clients include KFC in the US and Australia, PepsiC and, Top Cut Foods. I consult for major international consultancies including Accenture and Bright Green Partners.I help;EVENT PROFESSIONALS - Looking for a dynamic, unique keynote speaker on the Future of Food? I’m available for in-house, public or private events. For details see www.tonyhunterspeaker.comBOARDS OF DIRECTORS & C-SUITE - Want to know where to lead your organisation? I can help you chart a path to the future.VCs, FAMILY OFFICES, ADVISORY COMPANIES – Need to understand the new technologies influencing Food and Agriculture? I can provide targeted advice on the latest developments in food.To discuss any of these issues contact me at tony@futuristforfood.com #foodfuturist #foodfuturistspeaker #futureoffood #futurist #future #strategy #eventplanners #eventplanner #innovation
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Global Food Futurist, Food Futurist Speaker And Foresight Strategy ConsultantFuture Of Food Consulting Jul 2001 - PresentBrisbane, AustraliaI'm a Global Food Futurist Speaker and foresight strategy consultant specialising in the Future of Food. I provide Global Speaking services, Strategic foresight advice, Innovation Strategies as well as Director and Advisory services.I help Boards and C-Suite Executives confidently lead their Food, Beverage and Ag companies into the Future. I help them understand new and emerging food technologies and how to predict their impact on their businesses.With 32+ years practical experience in Food and Innovation I also develop Foresight Strategies and manage innovation projects to provide my clients real life solutions to technological change. I’ve provided Board briefings as well as my trademarked FutureMind™ strategic foresight sessions to various companies in the Food, Beverage and Ag sectors.My business coverage extends Internationally as well as nationally throughout Australia.
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Principal ConsultantBright Green Partners Sep 2020 - PresentBrisbane, Queensland, AustraliaBGP is a company focused on the technologies that will drive the Future of Food. A future focus will be what separates Bright Green Partners from the pack and I'm excited to be part of the team.If you want simply the best then Bright Green is the company for you and your business. -
Advisory Board Member (Innovation|Future Of Food|Npd}Grainstone Jul 2019 - PresentMelbourne, AustraliaGrainstone are an innovative startup company developing alternative proteins from Brewers' Spent Grain to address the need for alternative, sustainable protein sources. I provide technical and commercial advice to the Company Board to drive the project implementation. -
General Manager (Project Manager|Meat Npd)National Food Service Australia, Manufacturer Of Hamburger Patties For Burger King & Other Outlets Sep 1997 - Jul 2001Melbourne, AustraliaDuring this time there were both Hungry Jacks and Burger King restaurants in Australia and I was headhunted to run the patty manufacturing operation to supply Burger King restaurants. The business was newly established but lacked experience in patty manufacturing so my job was to bring the business up to speed.A selection of achievements by myself and with my team;• Completed the commissioning of the plant to Industry best practice standard.• Improved profitability by introducing LEAN industry best practises to the manufacturing, Quality and accounting systems whilst Project Managing the commercialisation of the business.• Within 3 months of commencing the role I negotiated a Liquid Nitrogen supply contract that covered my ongoing yearly salary.• Doubled the manufacturing efficiency of the business in five months whilst simultaneously decreasing manufacturing labour by 10% through increased automation. • Implemented meat supply contracts with Beef, Lamb and Pork abattoirs and oversaw the purchasing of these raw materials to maximise quality and achieve least cost inputs.• Prepared Monthly Board reports, one year Business and five year Strategic Plans for the Board of Directors and developed appropriate KPI’s.• Established fully documented and monitored Quality Systems.• Grew sales by 20% in 18 months by obtaining international sales against Australian and US competitors.
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General Manager (Innovation Strategy|Food Innovation|Start Up|Project Management)Foodpartners, Manufacturer Of Pizza Toppings & Value Added Meat Products Jul 1992 - Sep 1997Brisbane, AustraliaAfter my time as a Technical specialist I decided to pursue a Management career and accepted to offer to manage the Foodpartners operations in Brisbane, Queensland. This was an exciting time spent with a terrific team of people dedicated to expanding the company through business wide innovation.A selection of achievements by myself and with my team;• Prepared and successfully submitted capital expenditure proposals for a $2.5 million and subsequent $5 million Capital Expenditure proposal to the US Head Office of ConAgra (the then USD30B owners of AMH) to manufacture Pizza Toppings unique in Australia.• Successfully commissioned the Production plant and equipment for the above two projects on time and on budget.• Successfully led the contract negotiation of a further 5 year, $50m supply contract with Pizza Hut, which tripled the company’s annual turnover.• Recruited and mentored department heads including raw materials purchase, manufacturing, engineering, marketing, Quality and Product Development.• Improved company performance by utilising LEAN principles and measuring them against industry best practises.• Grew the business from $5m to $25m over five years from concept to full commercialisation with a staff of 50, assuming full P & L responsibility for the business.• Reported Company performance through monthly Board reports, and produced one year Business and five year Strategic Plans for presentation to the ConAgra Board in the US.• Expanded the business internationally to Japan, Philippines, Indonesia and Singapore.• Established fully documented ISO 9002 based Quality Systems.• Successfully negotiated a $600,000 incentive package with the Queensland Government. • Negotiated an Enterprise Agreement with the Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union, despite very difficult industrial relations conditions, and represented the company in the Industrial Commission.
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Technical Manager (Innovation|Npd|Food Technology)Fj Walker Foods, Manufacturer Of Hamburger Patties For Mcdonalds Apr 1987 - Jun 1992Sydney, AustraliaThis was my first exposure to the systematic approach of Global QSRs and, wow, was I impressed! Say what you will, the commitment to quality in all senses by McDonalds and FJ Walker was the most advanced in the Australian value added meat industry. It also translated across to the abattoirs supplying the business having to adopt stringent quality systems.After a while it was decided to expand the reach of the Prepared Foods Division and, since we were a totally B2B business, I volunteered to look for new business. In late 1989 I took a phone call from the Technical Manager at Pizza Hut asking if we’d like to make Gold Standard Beef Pizza Topping and, as they say, the rest is history. My team and I then selected the best global technologies that we could find and commissioned those as part of a state of the art Pizza Topping and value added meat plant at Dinmore in Queensland. That plant is still active today as part of JBS value added operations.A selection of achievements by myself and with my team;• Using innovative technologies developed Beef Pizza Topping for supply to Pizza Hut (Then PepsiCo) using equipment and processes unique to Australia. Also developed and implemented the manufacture of Microwaveable Finger Foods for I&J Foods.• Played a major role in the negotiation of the five year $20 million Beef Topping supply contract with Pizza Hut Australia.• Change managed the successful implementation of TQM in the Manufacturing and Distribution businesses over a three year period.• Successfully negotiated $500,000 of funding with the Australian Meat and Livestock Research and Development Corporation for Development and marketing of new products.• Wrote and maintained internal and Export programs for the business, and obtained and maintained NATA registration for the QA laboratory• Presented to the AIFST conference in New Zealand on Innovation and Product Development.
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Quality Assurance Manager (Food Technology|Food Innovation)Metro Quality Foods, Manufacturer Of Value Added Meat Products Apr 1986 - Apr 1987Sydney, AustraliaAfter 11 years in the wine industry it was either stay in that industry for the rest of my career or set out for new horizons. Playing to my Quality Assurance and Quality Control strengths I obtained a position in the meat industry, somewhat broadening my horizons!A selection of achievements by myself and with my team;• Planned and implemented new QA and QC systems.• Designed a new laboratory and equipped it with appropriate up to date equipment.• Interfaced with clients such as David Jones on a product Quality basis.
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Laboratory Manager (Food Technology|Quality Assurance)Mcwilliam'S Wines, Bottler Of Wines And Spirits Feb 1975 - Apr 1986Sydney, AustraliaI started at McWilliams straight out of High School working full time whilst doing my Bachelor of Science majoring in Microbiology and Food Technology part time. With some great mentoring I progressed through from Laboratory Assistant to Laboratory Manager, working at the Head Office Pyrmont laboratory as well as a stint at the then new Chullora facility.A selection of achievements by myself and with my team;• Commenced as Laboratory Assistant and progressed to Laboratory Manager.• Developed new analytical techniques, in particular for microbiological analysis.• Trained in sensory analysis of incoming bulk and bottled wine.• Spent a vintage at the Robinvale winery with the Head winemaker.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Hunter
What company does Tony Hunter work for?
Tony Hunter works for Future Of Food Consulting
What is Tony Hunter's role at the current company?
Tony Hunter's current role is Global Food Futurist Speaker and Food Futurist Consultant at Future of Food Consulting - “If you don’t know where you’re leading, any Future will take you there!”.
What schools did Tony Hunter attend?
Tony Hunter attended Unsw, Australian Institute Of Company Directors.
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Tony Hunter has skills like Food Technology, Product Innovation, Strategic Planning, Conference Speaking, Project Management, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Ingredients, Innovation Strategies, New Product Development, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Quality Management, Innovation Management.
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