The Eyes Have It

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We had Corned Beef (with plenty of white sauce) for dinner last night. I’m sure it’s the same for many of you; certain meals bring back certain memories. Food has a way of tying together events and celebrations – and of course people. For my mind, there is no greater joy than preparing, cooking and sharing food with...

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10 Facts about Food Production and Consumption in Australia

Written by Alison Clinch on . Posted in Farming and Agriculture, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

Australian fresh food production is valued at more than $42 billion annually, and contributes many millions of export dollars to the Australian economy. Here’s 10 facts about Australian food production and consumption. 52% of Australia’s land mass is used for agriculture. In a trade valued at 4.4 billion dollars...

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The New ABC: Abattoirs, Bandwagons and Certification

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We received a question today about the abattoirs we use and whether or not they are Halal certified. Presuming that the person was not seeking meat for religious reasons (this was obvious from the questions she asked), I can only assume that she had been reading the social media hype regarding the fees that are charged...

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Ethics, Sustainability, Traceability and Pricing

Written by Ben Clinch on . Posted in Animal Welfare, Farming and Agriculture, Free Range Pasture Fed Pork. 1 Comment

If you’re a regular reader of our blog or newsletter, you’re probably already familiar with what we produce and sell, and how we (and our like-minded farming partners) make it happen. From the beginning we’ve encouraged questions from customers and we never shy away from the tough ones. This week I...

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Recipe: Corn, Tomato & Avocado Salad

Written by Alison Clinch on . Posted in Recipes. Leave a Comment

The colours in this salad are so vibrant, it makes it even more appealing to eat. I found it’s substantial enough to just have this salad with a serve of meat and dinner is done. Simple. Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 2 whole cobs of corn (approx. 1.5 cups) 1 avocado, diced 1/2 purple onion,...

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