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Ashgrove Cheese: “Grass-Cow-You”

Ashgrove pairs generations of Tasmanian farming with careful cheesemaking, using high-quality milk from cows raised on nutrient-rich pasture. From hand-turned curds to matured cheeses, the range reflects a strong focus on sustainability, animal care and flavour.

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Hmong Tasmanian Vegetables, Grown by Hand

Yer and his family brought generations of farming experience to Tasmania and have spent about ten years supplying Salamanca Fresh with hand-grown produce, from coriander and radish to beans, turnips and silver beet.

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100% Huon Valley Apple Juice

Huon locals Mark and Christine Duggan grow 17 apple varieties on their Cradoc orchard and blend them into a crisp, cold-pressed juice. Their Huon Valley Juice is 100% pure, with no added sugar, colours or flavours.

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Raw Vegan Treats Taking Tasmania by Storm

Raw Dealer founder Holly Oakden creates raw vegan cakes and desserts with wholesome ingredients and as much Tasmanian produce as possible, building a loyal following across the state with seasonal flavours and creative recipes.

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From Naser & Cheryl To You – The Story of Daci & Daci

Naser and Cheryl turned their shared baking background into Daci and Daci, a Hobart patisserie shaped by European and UK influences. Their pastries and sweets also reflect a strong commitment to Tasmanian ingredients, from free range eggs to local fruit and meat.

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Rhuby Delights – the Eccentric Chocolatier!

Malcolm Ryan of Rhuby Delights turned a mission to make rhubarb popular again into a range of hand-made Tasmanian chocolates with crunchy fruit centres. His vegan-friendly, nut free and gluten free creations are made with locally sourced produce and plenty of care.

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From Jaymie, Stuart and Chris to You

Jaymie, Stuart and Chris created Range TASMANIA from their Middleton farm, turning homegrown and locally sourced ingredients into distinctive jams, chutneys, cordials and condiments inspired by sustainable farming and creative flavour combinations.

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Handmade and Heavenly

Elly’s Gourmet Confectionery began in Hobart after founder Sophie was inspired by handmade marshmallow in Vancouver and kept experimenting from there. The story follows the growth of a gluten free Tasmanian range built on natural ingredients, local sourcing and inventive sweet flavours.

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Coaldale Walnuts – A Dening Family Story

Phil and Jane Dening left demanding careers behind to build a walnut farm in Richmond and gradually develop their own processing operation. Their Coaldale Walnuts story is one of persistence, learning and a long-term commitment to Tasmanian farming.

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TassieTom Walnutter – Tasmanian Innovation

TassieTom is a family business behind Walnutter, a walnut butter made from 100% Tasmanian grown walnuts. Built on Tom Briscoe’s drive to create wholesome local products, the range now includes walnut oil and other handcrafted nut butters made with the same care.

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From Igor to You

Igor Van Gerwen built House of Anvers in Tasmania after training in Belgium, turning a love of fine chocolate into a widely stocked local success. The story traces his traditional methods, Tasmanian ingredients and vision to make premium chocolate approachable and affordable.

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