KIDS ONLY SESSION! Join devoted food advocate and chef Tawnya Bahr on Saturday, 20 January 2024 for an engaging behind-the-scenes tour of Northside Produce market. Meet the producers, listen to their stories and be inspired. Understand how they grow, rear, bake and make their goods. By the end of the tour, you will walk away with a true appreciation of seasonal produce and a few ideas on what Mum and Dad need to put on the shopping list! 

Bookings are essential. Due to limited numbers, preference is given to those who are new to this experience. Children need to be between 5-17 years old and accompanied by an adult. (Please book 1 spot only per child + adult) This in-depth tour is offered free of charge courtesy of North Sydney Council.

‘Behind the Scenes’ NPM Tour - KIDS ONLY!

Click here to explore our Festive Gift Guide & Summer Holiday Inspiration.

The holiday season is nearly upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by indulging in the finest artisanal food and drinks from Aussie producers, and ensure your holiday spending not only brings joy but also supports small businesses and fosters sustainable, local food systems. 

Australia boasts an extraordinary community of primary and artisan producers—innovators, trailblazers, and creators who bring a rich tapestry of flavours to our kitchens and tables. It's our absolute privilege to connect you with these producers through our curated online Festive Gift Guide & Summer Holiday Inspiration. 

Click HERE to discover delicious ways to gift, eat, drink and be merry this holiday season.  

From the Straight To The Source team & our community of Producers, thank you for your support. 

Explore artisan food and drinks from Aussie producers with our online guide to gifting and ingredients for a delicious holiday season!

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At Straight To The Source we believe in the power of collaboration. We understand the value of working with like-minded people to achieve common goals. In fact, we’d go as far as to say that when you engage with others in your business community, you are more equipped to ride through the difficult times and delight in the successful times; as you’re doing it together.

But how do you activate a community of like-minded people and brands? Where do you look to get involved in events relevant to your product? How do you seek connections that will build loyalty and advocate for your brand? And how do you know about funding or event opportunities that may be available to you?

Well, we’re here to help! We’ve got you covered with a range of local, regional and national resources. 

Check out our link to funding grants, industry associations, food awards, tourism and agritourism assets, food and beverage festivals, agricultural institutes, farmers markets, and government industry sector resources.

Perhaps we’re missing some? If you have other suggestions for resources that would complement this list and benefit others, please email to: hello@straighttothesource.com.au

Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania: Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards

Queensland: Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN)

South Coast Food and Wine Festival 13-14 October, 2023

Wagga Wagga Food and Wine Festival 23 March 2024

Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival 11 May 2024

Sip and Savour Port Macquarie 8-10 June 2024

Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal

Regional Development Australia: RDAs are located within each region, in each state and often list grant opportunities.

Industry Connections, Resources & Marketing

Destination NSW delivers the NSW First Program to assist tourism businesses around the State to develop, promote and sell their tourism products through its workshops, webinars, industry guides and one-to-one mentoring and advice.

Opportunity: to be listed on DNSW site for greater exposure/visitation

Action: Join DNSW membership program called “Get Connected”

Destination NSW - Destination Networks: coordinate destination management and work closely with local government, tourism organisations and operators.

NSW Visitor Economy Strategy - Building Momentum to 2030

NSW new legislation: 5 things you can do on your farm 

DestinationQ: is a partnership between the Queensland government and the tourism industry. GRANTS

Economic Development: Often linked with tourism, a good source of support for new and developing businesses. 

Local Tourism Body: Usually funded by Council and coordinates consumer-facing tourism marketing (visitor site for accommodation, events and experiences) and internal industry development and support

Local Chamber of Commerce: Members & non-members can usually attend events

News & Media: local & national print and social media

Public Relations: Engage a publicist to provide targeted exposure to your business

NSW Government: 5 things you can do on your farm

Australian Regional Tourism: Agritourism 2030 Strategy

NSW Government: Department of Primary Industries (DPI)

Australian Farmers Markets’ Association

AIFST (Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology)

CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation)

The Australian International Olive Oil Awards

London International Olive Oil Competition

All you need to know about olive oil competitions

We’ve got you covered with a range of local, regional and national resources. 

At Straight To The Source, we’re all about shining a spotlight on innovators – those pushing the boundaries and coming up with exciting new products or ways of producing. And if there’s one producer in our directory that fits the brief it’s Nooey® & Co. 

Nooey is a keto-friendly, low-carb alternative to traditional noodles and pasta, and promises to be just as delicious – if not more. It’s no mean feat, but one that creator and maker Anliette knows Nooey can achieve.

Like many bright ideas, Nooey was born in the midst of the pandemic. Looking to combat the side effects of Sydney lockdowns, foodie and photographer Anliette decided to make the switch to a ketogenic lifestyle. In doing so, she gave up her much-loved noodle and pasta dishes, and struggled to find a keto-friendly alternative that still hit the spot. So? She set out to make her own.

“Over almost two years I ran about 200+ experiments to perfect the Nooey recipe and production process,” says Anliette. “There wasn't a lot of existing information or examples to draw upon, so I spent a lot of time understanding how the ingredients would behave and work together to produce an alternative to pasta. In the process I also went through five different pasta machines, breaking three, to find the most effective approach!”

It’s safe to say that Anliette’s persistence paid off. The final product – Fettunooey – is a delicious, nutritious nest of noodly goodness, able to be seamlessly subbed into your favourite Asian, Italian and fusion dishes and cooked to perfection in under three minutes (perfect for quick midweek dinners). You’re probably wondering, what does a noodle alternative that’s low-carb, high-protein, ketogenic, vegan and diabetic-friendly taste like? 

“To me, it tastes and feels like wholemeal pasta,” she says. “You can taste the nutrition – it's filling in the mouth and feels nourishing and substantial, but without the gut-heaviness of traditional wheat pasta."

Recreating the silky, slurpy goodness of a traditional noodle comes down to a few key ingredients, with a nutty little legume called lupin leading the pack. Lupin is rich in micronutrients, fibre and protein, while being low cholesterol and low GI (fun fact: Australian lupin boasts the lowest GI of any commonly consumed seed). Lupin is also non-GMO and a more sustainable crop than most – it requires less water and fertiliser to grow, making it lower maintenance and lighter on the planet.

Sustainability is integral to the Nooey ethos, from their subscription-based distribution model to GMO-free organic ingredients and biodegradable packaging. Another reason to get behind Nooey? They’re passionate about sourcing locally and supporting Australian growers wherever possible.

“Over 95% of Nooey's ingredients are sourced from handpicked Australian suppliers including partners from New South Wales and South Australia,” says Anliette. “Our locally sourced ingredients include our lupin flour, the wheat protein (gluten), and extra virgin olive oil.” 

“Our ambition is to increase the proportion of ingredients sourced from Australia and to continue to produce our product locally. We also print and source our home compostable packaging from Sydney! 

With the success of their signature Fettunooey, Anliette and the team got back in the kitchen to cook up the next addition to the Nooey lineup. And if you love a good lasagne, they’ve got some good news for you. 

“Lasagnooey, the Nooey lasagne sheet, is here! We're very excited about this as it opens up options for different recipes such as cannelloni, pappardelle and pasta bakes. We’re also working on short-form pasta shapes and rice, including a gluten-free version of Nooey. We’ll always be refining our recipe and our approach to handcrafting our product.”

To taste what all the fuss is about, or to find out more about getting Nooey on your shelves, click HERE.

The ultimate guilt-free pasta noodle that ticks all the boxes in taste, texture, and nutrition.

Say Hello to the Next Level of Noodles with NOOEY! 

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