Lifting The Lid Series

Lifting the lid on our local suppliers

Mildura Fruit Company

Date Published: 6 September 2023

ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST PACKER & EXPORTER OF FRESH CITRUS

The family-owned business Cottrell farms, stands as an integral member of the expansive Mildura Fruit Company (MFC) collective, of over 120 esteemed Australian citrus growers. Owned by brothers Peter, Andrew and Matthew Cottrell, and managed by Andrew Donaldson (pictured). These growers form the vital essence of the cooperative's existence.

Behemoth Brewery Auckland | Awakening a sense of fun in beer lovers

Date Published: 22 August 2023

Established in 2013, Behemoth Brewing Company kicked off as contract brewers. Their first independent brew happened at Twisted Hop, with major shoutouts to Martin and Lisa Bennett for their early support. They've brewed their concoctions in diverse spots like Twisted Hop, Beer Fountain (Hallertau/Liberty), Kereru, and more. Now, they proudly brew at their Dominion Road digs in Auckland's Mt Eden! From small beginnings to a growing team and beer range, they tip their hats to their contract partners.

Eddyline Brewery Nelson | Beers for any adventure

Date Published: 5 October 2022

Eddyline Brewery is a 100% family owned New Zealand brewery, opened in 2016 by Mic and Molley Heynekamp after decades of success in Colorado, featuring boldly-hopped ales and crisp, refreshing lagers. Unique hops from around the world, NZ malts, and specialty yeast strains come together to create the award-winning beers we are now known for.

Garage Project | From Garage to Glass

Date Published: 5 October 2022

We're a small but growing brewery, located in an old petrol station in Wellington. It's an unlikely place for a brewery but our aim in the Garage is to create unique and beautiful beers. We like pushing boundaries, reinterpreting styles and challenging the notions of what beer can be. We're here to try something new. Just like you.

First Fresh Navel Oranges | From Farm To Plate

Date Published: 7 July 2022

Meet Jason & Hannah Galloway from the First Fresh family.

Oakley's Premium Vegetables | From Farm to Plate

Date Published: 31 May 2022

At FreshChoice, we source some of our local vegetables from Oakley's Premium Fresh Vegetables - Read about how the history & how vegetables get from farm to plate.