Monday, December 20, 2010

SUPPORT LOCAL PRODUCE

I personally believe that where ever possible you should try and support your local suppliers; it is great for business and creates interesting features on the menu for staff to get excited about particularly if you take the time to take them on site visits.

There are many different interpretations on what is defined as local, the CIFA states the term local means locally grown domestic goods being purchased within a 50km radius. By buying local you support the local economy, maintain local jobs and you are being kinder to the atmosphere by reducing gas emissions with less transportation.

We have an abundance of some great local suppliers / producers such as Kolapore Trout farm, Black Angus Meats, Sanfellipo and Grandma Lambe’s  to name a few.

Using local produce certainly gives Chef’s the opportunity to create dishes using the freshest ingredients at their best,  making them popular items on menu’s.

Who is your favourite local supplier?

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