As the Southern Forests Food Council continues on their path to financial sustainability, the Food Council welcomes a new Independent Chair in Kieran Kinsella, and three skills-based committee members.
Outgoing Chair Monica Radomiljac stated “We identified the opportunity to bring in new and different skillsets to our Committee to add value and guidance as we continue to transition to a financially sustainable operation. We underwe...
One of the Southern Forests Food Council’s objectives is to achieve recognition as an ethical producer of quality food. This extends from farm practices right through to how the produce is presented to the consumer.
In response to consumer demand for sustainable packaging, Genuinely Southern Forests has introduced a fibre eco-friendly punnet for its recently launched Genuinely Southern Forests apple pre-pack range. The apple prepacks...
Autumn agri-tour an educational experience for 12 WA chefs
The Southern Forests Food Council, getFresh Merchants and Buy West Eat Best have collaborated to bring a contingent of 12 Western Australian chefs to the Southern Forests region to personally connect with growers and the land of this abundant region.
The Genuinely Extraordinary Southern Forests Food and Farm Chef Tour was organised by Southern Forests Food Council’s Agri-tou...
Demand growing for Southern Forests food and wine experiences.
Since launching the Genuinely Southern Forests Food and Farm Experience in 2018, the Southern Forests Food Council has adapted its approach to meet the changing needs of travellers, focusing on providing bespoke, tailored experiences. With over twelve bookings already in place during 2019, the strategy is reaping rewards, increasing exposure for the region’s agri-industr...
20 tonnes delivered in weekly consignments since December 2018.
Demand for Genuinely Southern Forests’ Hass avocados is on the rise with international markets taking weekly shipments through the peak of the season. Starting in December last year, Southern Forests Food Council supply partner, Mercer Mooney sent over 20 tonnes of premium produce to Malaysia, with much greater quantities expected to be shipped in the future.
Key dates:
Taste of WA - South West Region: 11am to 1pm – Sunday 2 December - Yagan Square Perth Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival: Saturday 8 December - Manjimup
Genuinely Extraordinary Food and Farm Tour: Sunday 9 December - Manjimup
A joyful sign of the festive season to come, locally grown cherries are a versatile and delicious summer treat. Consumers are set to enjoy a merry feast as Genuinely Southern Forests cherries come int...
