Journal

Meet the Maker: Natural Sequence Farming with Hamish Andrews at Forage Farms!

‘Natural sequence farming’. This revolutionary concept, forged by Hamish's visionary grandfather, Peter Andrews, over four decades ago, continues to rewrite the story of land rehabilitation.

November 02, 2023 — Kevin FraikIn

Fairtrade Fortnight - September 2023

Montville Coffee, as a Fairtrade Certified coffee roaster, knows that through the Fairtrade Minimum Price, and the Fairtrade Premium, we are part of a growing trade system that assists our growers and their communities to build resilience against their own sustainability challenges.

October 31, 2023 — Kevin FraikIn

Tags: Education Fairtrade Third-Party Certification

Meet the Maker: Award-Winning Woombye Cheese

Presenting Australian Grand Dairy Awards 2023 - Grand Champion Cheese winner from the Sunshine Coast Hinterland: Woombye Cheese with their Blackall Gold Wash Rind.

What an incredible achievement, with a score of 19.5 out of 20! That is called ‘punching well above your weight’ for a small local dairy from Queensland.

September 18, 2023 — Kevin FraikIn

Tags: Coffee and food pairing Local Producers

The Kandanga Farm Store and Cafe present ‘Agvention’

It’s 'Agvention' today at the Kandanga Farm Store, Australia first and only Regenerative Agriculture trade event, and the brainchild of its ambitious and generous owners, Tim and Amber Scott.

September 18, 2023 — Sean McGowan

Tags: Fairtrade RegenAg

'Chocolate Moments' with Gerrard Gosens OAM

Have you explored the historical Brisbane Arcade, recently? Built in 1924, it’s known as the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ for its elegant shopping experience, and old-world charm. I first...

July 26, 2023 — Sean McGowan

The day Channel 7's 'The Weekender' came to visit

With the Channel 7 camera pointed directly at me, I found myself in an unexpected moment of vulnerability. Alana, our segment host, spilled coffee on her shoes during her first attempt at a professional coffee slurp. We realised that this experience would be filled with laughter, spills, and unscripted moments.

July 25, 2023 — Sean McGowan

The Curated Plate - Four Quality Culinary Experiences

There is going to be a lot of FOODIE FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) during The Curated Plate Festival here on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. As we partner with some...

July 15, 2023 — Kevin FraikIn

Build Your Dream Blend as featured on Channel 7s Weekender

Enjoy your morning coffee ritual? Well, here at Montville Coffee we are offering masterclasses to make your very own Fairtrade Organic certified blend – that’s completely personalised to your taste and preferences....

June 19, 2023 — Kevin FraikIn

Fairtrade Minimum Price increase - is this something to celebrate?

At Montville Coffee, we are committed to roasting exceptional coffees that not only taste great but also contribute to the well-being of farmers and communities worldwide. The recent discussions surrounding price increases in today's economic climate can be a sensitive topic, considering the financial challenges faced by many. However, it is crucial to understand the wider implications of such changes and their potential to create a more sustainable future.

June 14, 2023 — Kevin FraikIn