Launch of the Loddon Shed - bringing the farm gate to the front door

Published on 04 August 2020

Farm gate, handcrafted, pure and organic – Loddon Valley is rich with unique and gourmet products, creative crafts and eco-friendly microbusinesses.

The lands of Loddon allow for true sustainable living. A Mediterranean climate, rich soils, open plains and ancient granite outcrops, wetlands and forests teeming with life all attract innovative and eco conscious creators, farmers and artisans to produce unique products in the region.

Now, thanks to an exciting new partnership between the Loddon Shire Council and The Food Purveyor, The Loddon Shed puts high quality produce and creations of the Loddon Valley Shire makers at the fingertips of discerning shoppers throughout Australia.

The Loddon Shed is an online store showcasing the best of Loddon food producers, growers and microbusinesses to offer a range of locally produced products in one easy shopping experience.

The online store allows customers anywhere in Australia the opportunity to purchase unique and hard-to-find gourmet and artisan products and have them transported directly to their door. Customers can also choose to have gift hampers custom made and delivered directly to the recipient, with a gift card.

The Food Purveyor’s boundless experience makes it the ideal partner to put even the most niche business within reach of an extensive range of customers. By boosting the exposure and distribution opportunities, emerging and established local businesses will be able to prosper within the Loddon Shire.

The vast range of suppliers available through The Loddon Shed include the organic hand poured soap making company Xanna Natural, pure Blue Mallee eucalyptus oil, nougat sweet treats to enjoy with family and friends, uniquely creative Bridgewater Berets, wool grown, dyed and spun locally at Yaruga Plains, Woolly Warmers therapeutic heat pads made from wheat and wool, luxury soy candles created by Little Red Candle Co, lovingly and organically grown saffron from Squirrel Gully Saffron and products from award winning olive producer Salute Oliva.

Bridgewater Bakehouse, Red Dog Chillies, Bush Track Bees, Chiron Organics, Pyramid Salt, Mincha Munchies, Simply Tomatoes, Billabong Organics as well as wines from Black Wallaby Wines, Blanche Barkly Wines and Newbridge Wines are all available from the store.

This store is the not only the perfect way for small businesses to extend their reach and sales as part of the recovery of COVID-19, it also offers a fantastic opportunity for our local producers to show the rest of Australia the great range of innovative and high quality products currently offered in the Loddon Valley.

The Loddon Shed will be officially launched by Mayor, Cr Cheryl McKinnon on Tuesday 11 August at 7pm via Facebook live stream on www.facebook.com/Visitloddonvalley.

For more information visit www.visitloddonvalley.com.au or contact Shelby Hutchinson: shutchinson@loddon.vic.gov.au or (03) 5494 1278.