Nornie Bero

Torres Strait Islander and Founder of Mabu Mabu and Big Esso

Nornie Bero is on a mission to change the way Australia thinks about food.

A proud Island woman from the Komet Tribe of the Meriam people in the Torres Strait, she has spent over 25 years celebrating and championing Indigenous ingredients.

As the founder and CEO of Mabu Mabu, she has built a thriving native foods business that spans restaurants, catering, and retail.

A passionate advocate for sustainability and cultural inclusivity, Nornie shares her knowledge through television, cookbooks, and partnerships with brands like COLES.

Whether on-screen or in the kitchen, she brings Indigenous Australian food to the forefront.

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Key Points for Nornie Bero

Nornie Bero, a proud Island woman from the Komet Tribe of the Meriam people in the Torres Strait, uses her 25+ years of culinary experience to spotlight Indigenous Australian ingredients and traditions through her renowned native foods business, Mabu Mabu.
As founder and CEO of Mabu Mabu, Nornie leads a thriving restaurant, catering service, and retail line. Her cookbook further empowers home cooks to explore native Australian flavors, blending tradition with modern cuisine.
Nornie’s culinary expertise has been featured on major platforms, including Netflix’s Down to Earth with Zac Efron, SBS’s The Cook Up with Adam Liaw, and her own SBS series Island Echoes, inspiring audiences worldwide.
An ambassador for COLES and Tourism Australia’s Friend of Australia, Nornie uses her platform to champion sustainability, celebrate Indigenous culture, and advocate for a more inclusive food industry.

Topics for Nornie Bero

First Nations food culture
Australian Indigenous/native ingredients
Entrepreneurship / First Nations business
Australian food culture
Sustainable farming / food producing

Testimonials for Nornie Bero

Nornie connected well with our audience and was noted by many delegates as a standout speaker at the conference.
Volunteering Victoria

Nornie was a delight! On time, ready to go, and brought such a beautiful energy to the panel conversation. We loved having her.
Glen Eira City Council Libraries

I knew Nornie was an accomplished presenter but she blew me away with her story and the way it was delivered. Nornie was interesting, passionate, articulate and very funny when telling her story. Sensational!
Mornington Peninsula Shire

Nornie was an engaging, funny, warm and insightful talent.
Latrobe City Libraries

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ICMI were flexible and accommodating, this year finding a speaker for your event that would work in a virtual setting was a challenge, but we ended up with a very successful event and the perfect speaker! Always patient and responsive to my calls or emails.

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ICMI listened to our needs and were very supportive with the change of plans with dealing with the pandemic. They gave great advice and helped us secure the right talent for our event.

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