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TASTE GREAT SOUTHERN 2009
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14 and 15 May 2008
Opportunity to Market Regional Produce in Perth
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OPPORTUNITY TO MARKET REGIONAL PRODUCE IN PERTH
Paul Graham from Market Strategy Ltd visited Albany for two days last week sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and Food and coordinated by the Great Southern Region Marketing Association.
Paul provided regional food producers with up-to-date information regarding Consumer Food trends, supply and distribution channels as well as the opportunity to market their produce in Perth IGA stores. Paul has been involved in a case study exercise involving Margaret River food producers being included in Canning Vale IGA. The project has been most successful to the point that expansion into other IGA stores in Perth is being pursued. A further expansion of the project is the opportunity for food producers from other regional areas to be included in the opportunity. This is a most exciting opportunity afforded to Great Southern producers. This meeting was the initial stage in the process of supporting the opportunity to fruition and was met with very positive support and interest by local producers.
Further information regarding developments with this project will be available through the GSRMA gsrma@westnet.com.au
Rhys Ravenhill chats with Paul Graham |
Mrs Augusta Saunders, Mr Steve Porritt (Manager, DAFWA), Mr Jim Saunders and Ms Kate McKenzie (GSDC) |
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Various Events in Taste Great Southern 2008
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27 February 2008
Taste Great Southern 2008 Opening Event at Howard Park Winery, Denmark
Guests enjoy the wonderful selection of local food midst the excitement of the commencement of the festival
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13 January 2008
Minister launches Taste Great southern 2008 in Albany
Members of the Great Southern Region Marketing Association and distinguished guests celebrated the launching of Taste Great Southern 2008 on Sunday evening at UWA in Albany with the Minister for Agriculture and Food and the Great Southern, Hon Kim Chance.
Mr Chance took the opportunity to visit the region to experience the incredible diversity of “taste” sensations of the region’s food and wine produce. Local food and wine were showcased along with the talents of the local chefs who are participating in the Taste festival. The chefs’ created edible food sculptures using a range of local seafood and fresh produce resulting in an amazing display to whet the appetite for the coming festival.
Guests who enjoyed the abundance of local produce included Mr Peter Watson, Mr Milton Evans Mayor of Albany, Mr Bruce Manning, CEO of GSDC, Mr Rod Vervest, PIAF, Mr Chris Tate, EventsCorp, and Peter Butler and Suzanne Yewers from Fletcher International WA.
Mr Chance presented the Great Southern Region Marketing Association Acting Chair, Mr Mal Dickie, with a cheque for $11,000 towards continuing the marketing of the regions fine produce.
The Minister said “ A coordinated regional approach to marketing local produce provides better exposure for producers and makes more efficient use of available resources”.
Taste Great Southern 2008 will be held throughout the region from February 26th to March 9th. Guest chefs have been invited to participate in Master Classes, long table lunches at West Cape Howe, Broomehill, Kojonup, and Kendenup, and the Porongurup Wine Festival, to name only a few of the events that will feature.
Anna Gare, celebrity Lifestyle chef from “The Best in Australia”, has spent the last week based in the region preparing her menu for the Master Classes to be held in Denmark and the Porongurup, researching and sampling the produce available locally at the Albany Farmers Market and several wineries.
Other guest chefs who will be included in the Taste festival are Russell Blaikie of Must Wine Bar fame, Gerry Fraser, oyster shucker extraordinaire, Sophie Zalokar, chef/food writer/consultant and Jane Cornes, food writer.
The Taste festival will partner the Perth International Arts Festival this year for the first time with a jointly run event, “Culinary Conversations”, a book panel with three international cooking authors at Tanglehead Brewery. Many other exciting events are planned including a Black tie Breakfast on the Amity Brig, Degustation Dinners at Forest Hill and Leonardos, a Seafood extravaganza at York Street Café, and “A Day in the Orchard” at Silverstream with a class in fruit preserving. Local produce will feature both at the Albany Farmers Market and the ROSS Markets.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the true magic of the regions’ produce married with the incredible talents of the guest and local chefs!!
Details of all events are included in the Taste brochure or on the website www.greatsoutherntaste.com. Enquiries can also be directed to GSRMA/Taste Coordinator,Elise van Gorp on 0412 041 625.
13th January 2008
Ms Shelley Coad, Chair of Taste Great Southern 2008 |
Hon Mr Kim Chance launches Taste in Albany |
Mr Peter Butler, Fletcher International, Major Sponsor |
Mr Chris Tate (EventsCorp), Ms Elise van Gorp (GSRMA/Taste Coordinator), Ms Diane Tate |
Anna Gare, Celebrity Chef
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MEDIA STATEMENT May 11, 2007
Board Announcement
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