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Join us for an ‘all welcome’ member networking event
As the end of the year fast approaches, Food & Fibre Gippsland are hosting a networking event for our members. Join us for a social gathering at Badger & Hare in Stratford for an evening of great company and conversation. Hear from guest speakers in a friendly atmosphere, while sampling some of the tasty foods (and delightful drinks) that Gippsland has to offer.
Flavorite share their story with ABC TV’s Landline program
Since beginning their quest to produce a tastier tomato, Food & Fibre Gippsland member Flavorite has established a name in sustainable hydroponic food production. Their Warragul facility is now the largest glasshouse operation in Australia. Flavorite recently caught up with with ABC TV’s Landline team, to talk about the efficiency of their hydroponic model, future plans for expansion and how Flavorite have diversified over time to meet consumer demand.
Village Dairy grow with Gippsland Trusted Provenance
Food & Fibre Gippsland member Village Dairy have shared their unique story with us. Made right here in Gippsland, Village Dairy products are described as authentic and home-style. Founder Omer Huseyin proudly likens the company’s growth as being similar to planting a seed and watching it grow: “It’s like a big tree.”
Launch: Seaweed aquaculture in Gippsland
As one of the most versatile and sustainable bioresources on the planet, from nutritious food to bioenergy, seaweed is able to sequester carbon at a rate over 30 times greater than terrestrial forests. It was a US$16.5 billion industry in 2020. This article discusses seaweed aquaculture in Gippsland and the launch of the Gippsland Seaweed Innovation Network.