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Browse Salamanca Fresh stories about Tasmanian suppliers, seasonal produce, practical shopping help and the local food relationships behind the stores.
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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.
Food Ideas
Pears are at their winter best, bringing mellow sweetness to both desserts and savoury dishes. This collection rounds up five cosy recipes, from red wine poached pears and crumble to roast chicken, tart and a fresh pear salad.
Supplier Stories
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.
Food Ideas
Autumn in Tasmania brings an abundant mix of local fruit and vegetables, from apples, pears and berries to brassicas, greens and root vegetables. The story highlights the seasonal range and encourages making the most of fresh Tasmanian produce.
Community and Sustainability
Salamanca Fresh offers battery recycling in every store through Ecobatt units that accept household batteries, power tool batteries, button cells and mobile accessories. The collected items are sorted and processed into reusable raw materials instead of ending up in landfill.
Food Ideas
This story rounds up fresh, produce-led sides that help complete an Australia Day barbecue. From crunchy broccoli salad and chargrilled greens to baked corn, halloumi and red cabbage slaw, the focus is on easy dishes that balance richer barbecue fare.
Store News
Salamanca Fresh’s rebuilt Bellerive store stays in its familiar location while offering more space, easier parking and improved access. The larger store also expands the grocery and fresh food range, with a bakery on site and more room to shop comfortably.
Community and Sustainability
Salamanca Fresh encourages customers to bring clean reusable containers for deli and butcher purchases as part of reducing plastic waste. The story also highlights reusable takeaway salad containers, refillable coffee cups and long-lasting hessian shopping bags.
Supplier Stories
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.
Food Ideas
This Mother’s Day recipe collection is built around cooking a thoughtful meal for Mum, grandmother or another important mother-figure. It brings together ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, baking and even a cocktail to help make the day feel special.
Supplier Stories
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.
Food Ideas
The Dapple Dandy pluot is a plum and apricot hybrid with crisp, juicy flesh and a sweet tangy flavour. Also known as a Dapple Dandy plum or Dinosaur Egg, it is a versatile summer fruit for snacking and cooking.
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