LIMESTONE COAST FOOD NEWS
For all the Latest Food News on the Limestone Coast Region - read on.....
Launch for the NEW Food Tourism Toolkit for Industry
South Australia Food businesses are about to become even more tourism savvy with a new business development product launched last Thursday 11 March by Justin Ross, General Manager - Market Development for Primary Industries & Resources SA (PIRSA) in Mt Gambier.
The Food Tourism Toolkit is an interactive CD providing practical information to food producers, cafes, restaurants and cellar door operators who are looking to maximise the opportunities offered through tourism.
The CD developed by Jenni Ling, Project Manager for the Limestone Coast Food Group is a unique Australian first for the food industry.
Speaking at the launch Julie Thomas, Chairperson of the Limestone Coast Food Group commended PIRSA on sharing the vision of the Limestone Coast Food Group in developing this exciting interactive tool and providing the funds to make it happen.
March - Real Food Farmers Markets
When was the last time you visited one of our Real Food Farmers Markets? The Limestone Coast Food Group Farmers Market members are passionate and dedicated food producers from many locations across the Limestone Coast region. The aim of the Farmers Markets is to help local producers sell their goods direct to the public, near the source of origin, creating benefits for them, the environment and the local community. The selection of produce varies with the season and location. What doesn’t vary is the delicious selection of vegetables, fruit, meats, breads and cakes, jams, dairy produce and small goods. Taste and Buy Real Food the way nature intended – ‘grown within the region and picked freshly in season for you’.
Our next Farmers Markets is at Mundulla on 07th March 2010....see you there.
Limestone Coast Trout Grand Opening
Limestone Coast Trout Officially opened their doors (or trout facilities) to visitors on Friday20th November 2009.
Premiers Food Awards Finalist
The Limestone Coast Food Group was a Finalist in the 'Service to Industry Category' at the 12th Annual Premiers Food Awards in Adelaide on Friday 6 November 2009. To stand and accept a finalist award in a very strong and competitive category which included businesses such as Singapore Airlines was the highlight of a exciting and rewarding year for the 'not for profit', volunteer run Limestone Coast Food Group.
Limestone Coast Food wins SA Great Award for Tourism
- SA Great Awards
The Limestone Coast Food Group has been awarded the SA Great Award for Tourism in a gala ceremony held in Mt Gambier on Thursday 29th October 2009. Limestone Coast Food Group Chairperson Julie Thomas congratulated all of the Food Group members in her speech, "The past 12 months has been a very exciting and inpirational year for the group and I thank all of our members who have volunteered their time and donated products to build Food Tourism within the Limestone Coast region."
Sandy Grove opens New Farm Gate Produce Store & Cafe
- Sandy Grove producers Ashley & Robyn Clark
Congratulations to Robyn & Ashley Clark on the Opening of their New Produce Store, Tasting Area and Cafe. Robyn & Ashley joined the Limestone Coast Real Food Trail last year and have grown from strength to strength. Call in and discover the secrets of the coast - muntries, olives, chutneys, jams and freshly brewed coffee.....Oh and don't forget to try the Muntrie Pull-a-Part...Delish! Look for Sandy Grove under 'Farm Gate' on the Real Food Trail Brochure.
Coorong Wild Seafood Wins Award
Congratulations to Glen Hill who has been named 'Leading Seafood Producer' in the 2009 SA seafood Industry Awards.
Mayura Wagyu wins Gold
Mayura Station has been confirmed as one of the nation’s finest meat producers. The Millicent-based company’s Wagyu Beef won a gold medal at the Vogue Entertaining + Travel Produce Awards which were announced on Monday 11th May 2009 Sydney. The award was judged by some of Australia’s leading chefs, including Matt Moran from Sydney’s Aria Restaurant, the Daylesford Lake House’s Alla Wolf-Tasker, and Cheong Liew from the Adelaide Hilton’s Grange Restaurant.
Limestone Coast Real Food Trail Launch
The Limestone Coast Real Food Trail was officially launched on Friday 27th February 2009 by Cheong Liew, Executive Chef, Grange Restaurant, Hilton Adelaide at Bompas in Beachport. Take a look at the Real Food Trail pages on our website and join in the 'tummy-led' tourism experience.
