About the Produce Shop

Produce Shop is an initiative designed to promote the food and wine of regional NSW and assist buyers in contacting suppliers. Widespread use of the website is expected to result in increased sales and subsequent employment opportunities within food and wine related businesses across regional NSW.

Initially developed by Southern Cross University (Coffs Harbour campus) in 2000 as part of a Regional Cuisine Project for the Mid North Coast, the site was extended in 2003 to incorporate all regions of NSW. The website is supported by funding from NSW Department of State and Regional Development, the Commonwealth Government under its Regional Assistance Programme, administered by the Department of Transport & Regional Services, and regional food and wine groups/projects.

NSW Food and Wine Development Network

Assisting the development of successful regional food and wine businesses

The NSW Regional Food and Wine Development Network began in May 2000 as a forum to discuss issues of common interest, exchange information and ideas about food and wine development in regional New South Wales. The Network evolved in response to increased interest in regional cuisine, culinary tourism and the growth of activities by food groups across the State.

Members include: regional food and wine development officers, representatives of regional projects, members of producer/grower groups, Tourism New South Wales representative, NSW Wine Industry representative and DSRD regional representatives.

Meetings are held quarterly and are a great opportunity for each of the groups in the Network to promote regional produce, the activities and events in their region and for development officers to develop further contacts in the industry and gain exposure to the media.

To become part of an active network information channel as a participating member, contact Ruth Johnstone, Manager Regional Programs, email: ruth.johnstone@business.nsw.gov.au