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Happy UN Sustainable Gastronomy Day! (June newsletter)

by admin • June 28, 2021

In 2016, the United Nations General Assembly designated 18 June as an international observance: Sustainable Gastronomy Day. The UN’s website explains “the decision acknowledges gastronomy as a cultural expression related to the natural and cultural diversity of the world. As the COVID-19 pandemic is still unfolding across the globe, sustainable gastronomy – celebrating seasonal ingredients and producers, preserving wildlife […]


Welcome to our May newsletter

by admin • May 13, 2021

We hope you are enjoying the last of the glorious Autumn sunshine and feeling prepared for the darker Winter months ahead. There is lots of great news below from our city and region of gastronomy – and plenty to look forward to as we enter the months of frosts and fires and hearty Winter food. […]


Welcome to our March newsletter

by admin • March 30, 2021

Autumn is upon us – the mornings are chilly, the nights drawing in and the grapes are being harvested. As usual, there’s plenty going on in our City and region of Gastronomy – and some great opportunities for awards and funding.  Get our latest news straight to your inbox


Welcome to our February newsletter

by admin • February 22, 2021

Although 2021 has had a few ups and downs already, overall things are looking up and there is plenty to celebrate in our city and region. We’ve seen bumper crops of fruit and new businesses opening up, as our gastronomic profile continues to grow.  Get our latest news straight to your inbox


Welcome to our December newsletter

by admin • December 18, 2020

We made it! As we emerge from our restrictions and lockdowns many in our community are busier than ever, particularly those harvesting, making and driving all over the state for farmers’ markets, while others are winding down. The sun is shining and most of us are ready to get to the end of 2020 and […]


Welcome to our October newsletter

by admin • October 12, 2020

Spring has well and truly sprung and there’s so much going on in our city and region of gastronomy. Check out the latest news, videos and opportunities here… Get our latest news straight to your inbox


Welcome to our September newsletter

by admin • September 15, 2020

And welcome to Spring! Although things are still difficult in Victoria under coronavirus restrictions, a bit of sunshine, warmth and new growth is bringing some cheer. Get our latest news straight to your inbox


Welcome to our August newsletter

by admin • August 12, 2020

There are hints of Spring in the air – which we’re relishing along with some welcome wet weather – and lots of beautiful flowers beginning to bloom. As always, there’s plenty of seasonal produce to enjoy in our region, with farmers’ markets continuing to keep us supplied with great local food and drinks. Get our […]


Welcome to our July newsletter

by admin • July 2, 2020

Hoping this finds you well, staying warm and hunkering down with some wonderful local food, drinks and cultural delights (online). 


Welcome to our June newsletter

by admin • June 5, 2020

As Victoria’s COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, it’s exciting to see many of our region’s food businesses opening again, and more people able to get out and about. It is still a challenging and uncertain time, however, as we try to adapt to change and learn from the last few months of lockdown.