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value+d Grains is an exciting new program designed specifically for innovative Aussie grain growers who are looking for support to explore, build & launch a successful value-add food business!

Often, the hardest part of starting up is starting out. Well, value+d is designed to help you navigate the journey! Under the coaching and mentorship of industry experts, participants of this 12-week program will learn the ins and outs of developing a successful value-added grains venture. 

Are you an Aussie grain grower or an entrepreneur in partnership with a grain grower keen to learn more about value-adding?

Or do you already have an idea and want the skills to successfully bring it to life? 

Then the value+d Grains program is perfect for you!

Interested in learning more? Register here: value+d Grains Program 2023: Register Interest and we'll be in touch to answer your questions.

We also have a series of upcoming FREE introductory workshops running online and in regions across Australia in February-March 2023. 

Our final information session is on Thursday, March 16 from 12pm-1pm AEDT. You can register to attend his free information session HERE. 

Starting on Monday, April 3, 2023, value+d is a customised 12-week program designed to provide grain growers with all of the tools and resources needed to navigate the food value-adding journey. Participants will get access to 1:1 business coaching with food industry experts, high-quality programming, and connections to customers, channels, and mentors. 

Prior to the program launch in April, we are offering a series of FREE workshops, either in person or online, for those that would like to find out more about the value+d program and the opportunity to diversify businesses. 

“There’s a lot of complexity when becoming a value-add business, but there’s also lots of opportunities,” says Dr. Christine Pitt, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Farmers2Founders. “Through the value+d program, we place producers at the centre of the innovation process, and provide them with the tools and support to capture these opportunities and feel confident in value-adding on their own.” 

To learn more about the value+d Grains program and to apply head to: www.farmers2founders.com/valued-grains.

The value+d Grains program is a collaboration between Straight To The Source, Farmers2Founders, and GRDC.

Everything Grain Growers Need to Know to Build a Successful Value Added Business

We will be hosting a farmers' market tour on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Northside Produce Market. Join Tawnya Bahr to meet the producers, listen to their stories and be inspired by the ingredients on offer. Given the conditions our farmers are facing, this is a wonderful way to show our support for those that grow, rear, bake and make our food.

Bookings are essential. Due to limited numbers, preference is given to those who are new to this experience. This in-depth tour is offered free of charge courtesy of North Sydney Council.

Join us on an engaging behind the scenes tour of Northside Produce Market!

Often the sidekick and not usually the hero of a dish, onions are overlooked. Peeling back the layers of the reliable and versatile pantry staple, you will find that onions are filled with nutritional and health benefits. Onions help with immunity, contain fatigue-fighting and brain-boosting vitamins, support gut, heart, and brain health and to top it off, hold antioxidants that may help with anti-ageing and chronic disease risk. Just half an onion, eaten over the course of a few meals per day, can boost the intake of multiple key ingredients.

It is essential to understand what type of onion is best for each purpose, techniques for preparation and storage, the secret to a good dice, and everyday usage ideas. And as food service professionals, you can play an important role in growing a wider understanding of how to maximise the health benefits of Australian onions.

Hosted by Straight To The Source, this masterclass will present culinary educators with a fresh perspective on using Australian onions in creative ways in a collaborative demonstration by chef Evan Pemberton.

Free to attend but tickets are limited so registration is essential to guarantee a spot.

Join an industry masterclass demonstrating the versatility of brown, white and red Australian grown onions.

From Humble To Hero: A Culinary Masterclass

In the midst of an ever-changing market, there’s no better way to build a brighter and more financially viable future than through a value-added business. And with the Australian food and agribusiness sector predicted to triple in value by 2030, red meat producers are perfectly positioned to reap the rewards of commercialising a value-added product. But sometimes the biggest hurdle is knowing how to start. We’ve teamed up with Farmers2Founders and Meat & Livestock Australia to kickstart your journey with the value+d program.  ​​

value+d is a new program formulated specifically for innovative Australian red meat producers  who are looking for support when it comes to ideating, validating and commercialising a value-added business. Under the coaching and mentorship of industry experts, participants will learn the ins and outs of developing a successful value-added venture.

While it can be tempting to stick to the old adage of ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, there’s never been a better time for red meat producers to pursue a value-add opportunity. We know that the needs and wants of consumers are changing, and producers who are able to meet these demands through innovative ideas are in the best position to significantly increase revenue. Got an idea that aligns with consumers’ health and wellness goals, convenience, traceability or sustainability? Then you’ve got the beginnings of a value-add opportunity!

“There’s a lot of complexity when becoming a value-add business in red meat, but there’s also lots of opportunities,” says Dr Christine Pitt, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Farmers2Founders. “Through the value+d program, we place producers at the centre of the innovation process, and provide them with the tools and support to capture these opportunities and feel confident in value-adding on their own.” 

Are you a red meat producer keen to learn more about value-adding? Or do you already have an idea and want the skills to successfully bring it to life? Then the value+d program is perfect for you. FIND OUT MORE.

The value+d program is a collaboration between Straight To The Source, Farmers2Founders, and Meat & Livestock Australia.

A new program setting red meat producers up for success.

Get excited, because Fine Food Australia is taking place in Melbourne this September 2022 and we will be there with 'The Source Kitchen'. 

Presented and curated by us, we have a 4-day, 16-session program planned that will push boundaries and unleash creativity with a dynamic array of presenters, panel discussions, ingredients showcases, and networking opportunities. 

You can find out more about 'The Source Kitchen' at the Fine Food Show 2022 here including how to register to attend the show.

The Fine Food team has gone above and beyond with their planning and it's an industry expo not to be missed. We look to seeing you then!

Join us at 'The Source Kitchen' at Fine Food Australia this September.

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Events

value+d: Supporting Aussie Grain Growers

'Behind the Scenes' Market Tour

From Humble To Hero: A Culinary Masterclass

value+d. Supporting Red Meat Ventures

The Source Kitchen, Fine Food Australia