Perfectly good produce supermarkets reject hits sweet spot with conscientious consumers
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The grazing range of chocolate is designed to go with cheese platters.
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Consumers switching from cheaper imports to Australian produce are creating a boom for small businesses championing local goods and finding uses for odd-sized fruit destined to rot in paddocks.
Key points:
These collaborations are helping reduce food waste and create jobs
Consumers want to know where their product comes from
Farmers and boutique manufacturers report a surge in consumer demand for local produce since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.