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May we introduce: 'the Makers'?

May we introduce: 'the Makers'?

Meet the Makers (MTM) is an annual trade show hosted by the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN). FAN, which consists of over 300 members, recognised the challenges faced by manufacturers...
June 14, 2023 — Sean McGowan
History Restored: Harry’s on Buderim - Preserving the Legacy

History Restored: Harry’s on Buderim - Preserving the Legacy

Would it be such a stretch to suggest history was being made today, at Harry’s on Buderim?  Perhaps rather than ‘history was made’, it would be more fitting to describe...
June 07, 2023 — Sean McGowan
Building Connections, one cup at a time

Building Connections, one cup at a time

Coffee Connections is hosted by Montville Coffee and is a chance for any new FAN members across the 4 geographical areas of Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Gympie, and Morton Bay to come together over coffee.

It’s a means of providing a safe and warm space for introductions and coffee is the ultimate disarmer.

May 08, 2023 — Sean McGowan
#WeGoBeyond - Profit Share

#WeGoBeyond - Profit Share

I recently had the pleasure of attending the BCorp Month Wrap Up Party in The Valley in Brisbane, organised by GoodNorth. What an energising night, surrounded by so many inspiring businesses,...
April 05, 2023 — Kevin FraikIn
International Women’s Day Celebration – spotlight 'MAD Providore'

International Women’s Day Celebration – spotlight 'MAD Providore'

 

Come on the journey with Sean to visit Helen and Alisha from MAD Providore and hear their reflections on International Women's Day.
April 05, 2023 — Sean McGowan
Our journey towards sustainable packaging

Our journey towards sustainable packaging

"We treat our social and environmental impact as a primary measure of success for our business and prioritise it even in cases where it may not drive profitability."    Montville...
February 02, 2023 — Lucie Barnett
Designing the Festive Blend

Designing the Festive Blend

Crafting a coffee blend is by no means left to chance. We start each blend creation by ensuring we have set our intention, and are clear on our purpose for...
November 21, 2022 — Lucie Barnett
We've joined 1% for the Planet!

We've joined 1% for the Planet!

Certified organic coffee grown under shade trees in Sumatra. Co-founded by fellow B-Corp Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard, 1% for the Planet aims to prevent greenwashing by certifying reputable giving and providing accountability....
September 29, 2022 — Lucie Barnett
Emerald, the nomad

Emerald, the nomad

Karen & Lucie pack a few bags of Emerald & set off across central QLD on an unforgettable, mother-daughter road trip. 

September 29, 2022 — Lucie Barnett
Tags: Emerald
Cold Brew: from our hands to yours

Cold Brew: from our hands to yours

We want to empower and support you to freshly brew delicious cold brew at home using simple tools you probably already have. Here you will find links to our award winning recipe, a simple how-to video, and some delicious ideas for how you can use your cold brew concentrate.
July 18, 2022 — Karen Barnett
Making lunch for my mother

Making lunch for my mother

When I arrive in Canada in mid-April, my unstoppable mother is barely walking, exhausted, foggy, lonely, anxious. In January she resigns from a national board, stops speaking in schools, turns down the request to teach an open university course.  By March, she has a diagnosis – not an autoimmune disease she let us know with relief - most likely long-covid. I book flights.
June 01, 2022 — Karen Barnett
There is a new look to our website!

There is a new look to our website!

We have some exciting news... Our new website has been a long time in the making and we hope you love the updated look and feel. Take a look... All the old content is there but elements have been organised a little differently. We have put a focus on recipes, story telling and simplifying the user experience highlighting both what we have learned and the responsibility that has come with being established for over two decades in our industry.

May 03, 2022 — Lauren Scaroni
Tags: Behind The Scenes