About Us

Fleurieu Peninsula Food

Who are we

Fleurieu Peninsula Food is an industry Association developed for the benefit of all ‘foodies’ on the Peninsula.

Fleurieu Peninsula Food’s goals are:

1.To increase visitor numbers and enhance the food experience to visitors and residents of our region.

2. Encourage regional food business to strengthen and grow.

3. Encourage new businesses that can contribute to the regional food identity.

4. Engage retail and hospitality sectors in the distribution and delivery for regional foods.

5. Promote and deliver a more active food experience in the region.

6. Integrate the coast and its resources as part of regional food experiences.

7. Encourage and promote a food culture incorporating the concepts of sustainability and seasonal activities.

8. Develop ‘brand’ awareness, promote quality and accreditation, strengthen & protect regional identity.

9. Engage established food industries and business personalities to promote improved regional performance.

Background

'Food Groups' of South Australia are part of the State Food Plan - If you would like more information please visit Food South Australia's website, and click on the 'about us' section for full details: www.safoodcentre.com

Food South Australia held a regional food workshop in 2002. A number of food industry members from the Fleurieu Peninsula region participating in the workshop were inspired to investigate the creation of a regional food group.

A number of the workshop participants formed a Working Party.

The Working Party held industry meetings to assess the feasibility of a group. It was agreed that the food industry of the Peninsula would benefit from a collaborative region-wide industry association and Fleurieu Peninsula Food was formed.

Fleurieu Peninsula Food has secured funding from the Government, at State level from Food SA, via Office of Regional Affairs, and through local government from the City of Onkaparinga. This allows Fleurieu Peninsula Food to fund the role of a Project Manager and undertake projects.

Fleurieu Peninsula Food aims to become a self-funded organisation in the future. It is anticipated that fundraising activities and membership fees will allow this group to undertake projects in line with the Nine Goals.

Since the appointment of the Project Manager in November 2003, Fleurieu Peninsula Food has become an incorporated body.

Fleurieu Peninsula Food has built the foundations for the Association including the formation of a Membership base. Fleurieu Peninsula Food invites everyone in the food industry of Fleurieu Peninsula to join the group and lead the way for the future of food in the region.

The role of Fleurieu Peninsula Food

As a starting point we have agreed that ‘Food Tourism’ is the food aspect that connects all of us from all sectors of the industry and across the whole of the Peninsula. We will work together to ensure that food and food experiences play a central role in the promotion and development of quality products on the Peninsula.

Collectively, through membership, communication, projects, programs and celebrations we will enhance the food experiences of the Fleurieu Peninsula.

This Website is part of our information sharing, through this and other mediums, such as our Newsletter and Networking functions, we will let every one know what is happening and ask that you join us in working towards the dream of having a serious quality food profile.

Become a Member

“Membership is the heart of Fleurieu Peninsula Food, creating a shared vision of the food culture in our region”.
Pip Forrester, Board Member - Fleurieu Peninsula Food

Who can join?

Any person or business actively involved in the food industry on Fleurieu Peninsula.

Friends of Fleurieu Peninsula Food

Who are our friends?

Any person or business that supports the aims and objectives of Fleurieu Peninsula Food.

Businesses that work with the food industry, educators, organic champions, ambassadors, epicureans, gastronomes, connoisseurs and taste revolutionaries will all benefit from Fleurieu Peninsula Food.

Fleurieu Peninsula Food welcomes our new members

Membership of Fleurieu Peninsula Food is open to everyone in the food industry on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Some of the benefits for Members are:

• Inclusion on our Website, with your own Microsite and hyperlink to your own site.
• Invited to all networking functions.
• Workshop involvement at membership rates.
• Participation in any special events or activities at agreed membership rates.
• Inclusion in the food brochure at membership rates.
• Regular communication on activities, events, and planned promotions.
• A voice in setting direction of the food industry on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
• Access to familiarisations of visiting journalist and media liaison.