Ben is a versatile meat and livestock professional with an extensive knowledge of the Australian protein supply chains. He has been part of the Hewitt/Arcadian organisation for the last two years and has strived to build his knowledge of organic livestock and meat production, Ben forms part of the key operational management and strategic execution team at Hewitt and works daily to build culture, drive commercial outcomes and maintain strategic alignment for his team and peers.

David Keens of Manna Farms is a fourth-generation farmer and second-generation bio-dynamic farmer. In partnership with his brother, David farms Australia’s largest bio-dynamic and organic almond orchards and conventional citrus. David has extensive experience in not only bio-dynamic farming but also packing and marketing of fresh produce, with Manna Farms supplying the likes of Woolworths direct as well as wholesale markets both domestically and internationally. EMAIL

For the last 20 years Didi Lo has been at the forefront of healthier food and beverages. As founder, CEO and major shareholder of Soulfresh, he has overseen the growth across Australia before expanding internationally into NZ and then Europe. Didi’s expertise lies in innovation, category design, brand development, sustainability and impact, path-to-market development – local and international, and a wide array of food and beverage manufacturing. EMAIL

Iain Scholes, Braemar Investments Group, has grown his family certified organic beef cattle business at Mena Park over the last 20 years. Alongside the day-to-day management of Mena Park, Iain oversees and manages all properties within the Braemar Investment Group, supplying Arcadian Organic & Natural Meat Co. EMAIL

Sharon brings decades of experience as a finance professional and board member for both listed and private companies across multiple industries and countries. A keen supporter of organic and sustainable food production, Sharon's interest in green industries was formed in her childhood in country NSW and through expat periods working in London. Sharon was the chief financial and operating officer at the certified organic agricultural technology company, Green Camel, where she grew the business significantly.

Leo Watling and his family have been eating certified organic products for over 20 years. When his wife suffered a serious health concern, exacerbated by the food she consumed they switched to organic foods. In 2013 Leo and his wife Jenny developed their own Certified Organic retail business, Apples and Sage Organic Wholefoods. EMAIL