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Why go local? Who is Pick a Local, Pick SA!
The Pick A Local, Pick SA! A Better choice program aims to highlight the role independent retailers play in the horticulture industry.
Support this statewide program and contribute to the sustainability of South Australia’s horticultural supply chain.
Ensure the survival of local producers and the family owned and operated businesses, individuals, communities and industries that rely on them!
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Featured Local
Pick a Local, Pick SA! Eating locally benefits the environment, your health, farmers and community.
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SA Mushrooms Pty Ltd
South Australian Produce Market Member
From small beginnings as a family-run farm located in the Northern Adelaide Plains, SA, the completion of $17 Million capital upgrades including expanded growing rooms and a built for purpose compost site completed in 2020 have more than doubled capacity and made SA Mushrooms the largest privately owned mushroom farm in SA.
In 22 years, the farm has expanded from six to 50 growing rooms and growing production increased from 2.5 to 55 tonnes per week! That is a whole lot of mushrooms being hand picked every day!
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Hi-Tech Fresh
Virginia
Hi-Tech Fresh’s Virignia farm has been in operation for more than 40 years. The farm grows a variety of lettuce and has also expanded into Asian varieties like bok choy.
While the farm began with only five acres, the business has grown and expanded to now be more than 650 acres! The best part about this business? They’re 100% hydroponic which is 100% sustainable!
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Adelaide Hills Berry Farm
Adelaide Hills
The Adelaide Hills Berry Farm has 2.5 hectares of raspberries, retailed as “Rachele’s Raspberries” at your Independent Fruit and Veg stores across South Australia.
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THINK LOCAL WHEN PREPARING A HEALTHY LUNCHBOX FOR THE KIDS
UncategorizedMEDIA RELEASE | January 2020 With kids officially back at school this week, parents are being urged to strip back the packets and processed foods, .
Day in the life of a Cherry King
NewsYou may have heard of a Cherry Auction – with the highest bidder being crowned the Cherry King. But what does it mean to be .
Fruit and Veg Retailers Staying Open And Delivering Healthy Options to South Australians
UncategorizedAmidst the latest COVID restrictions and stock sell outs in major supermarkets, independent fruit and vegetable stores in South Australia are staying open as well .
Mandy Hall V Helen The Greek Vegetarian in Mushroom Cook Off
NewsThursday October 15 is National Mushroom Day and to celebrate Pick a Local, Pick SA! is hosting a Mushroom Cook Off between two former Master Chef contestants Mandy Hall and Helen “the Greek Vegetarian” Mouneimne.
SA Mushrooms – Largest Privately Owned Mushroom Farm in SA
NewsFrom small beginnings as a family-run farm located in the Northern Adelaide Plains, SA, the completion of $17 Million capital upgrades including expanded growing rooms .
M&B Flowers – Two Wells
NewsM&B Flowers, owned by Frank Maiolo and his family, is based only a short 40-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD in beautiful Two Wells. Originally .
Transhipping Ripened QLD Bananas from Victoria is Placing South Australian Regions at Risk and Costing Local Jobs
NewsAmidst a Mediterranean fruit fly outbreak in the State, and increased consumer demand to support the local economy, South Australians are urged to ask for .
Masterchef’s Callum Hann Celebrates Nine Years with Pick a Local, Pick SA!
NewsFresh from the MasterChef kitchen, Callum Hann is thrilled to be back in his hometown celebrating a milestone of a different kind. Whilst a lot has changed in the past decade since Australia was first introduced to the then 20-year-old culinary prodigy, Callum’s commitment to supporting SA produce has never waived.
Father’s Day 2020 – Gift Ideas
NewsFather’s Day falls on Sunday September 6 2020 and the Pick a Local, Pick SA! A Better Choice retailers have some great options for you .
Pye Group – Potatoes, Carrots and Onions from the Mallee
NewsDid you know 94% of Australian households buy potatoes on average 14.5 times a year. That is a lot of potatoes to supply our carb .
Brand Advocate
Meet the locals who support the locals.
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Callum Hann
Local foodie Callum Hann has been Pick a Local, Pick SA!’s brand advocate since 2011 and continues to represent the brand today.
