Locavores

Whether it is horses, cattle, guinea pigs, fish, birds, dogs...animals find their way into your heart.  So much so, that they become a part of your family and we find this deep inclination to want to spoil them rotten.   Such is the case for my next guest, possessing such an immense love of animals, having been a massive part of their lives, created a range of unique pet treats rang...

Good food, that feeds the soul, keeps the family together – so anything we put our name on is guaranteed to be eaten at our own table and we take great pleasure in bringing it to yours. This is a quote direct from my guests today and it brings joy to my heart to hear these words. Mel & Marco Guidotti also believe the kitchen is a place where a family comes together, to re-live their day a...

Introducing Karen Lindsay of Little White Goat Cheese. Karen is a a self confessed goat lover who purchased a dew goats 16 years ago and set out to create a cheese like no other, she has succeeded in that winning multiple awards with Little White Goat Chees and has also created a world first freeze-dried feta. Welcome Karen Lindsay to the Locavores podcast! Become A Locavore Follow White's IGA on...

John Maslen Snr is the founder of Advanced Refrigeration Technology, an award-winning commercial refrigeration manufacturer based at Warana on the Sunshine Coast. These are the refrigerated displays we showcase our fresh and local products in at White’s IGA including our custom made fromagerie and cheese cases, cold rooms, bulk freezer stores, delicatessen, bakery, and hot displays. Advanced Refri...

SunValley Fine Foods is a quality smallgoods factory based at Forest Glen. In 2016 David Surman had a vision to find the best butchers and smallgoods makers to create the finest range of products by sourcing the best ingredients such as Australian free-range pork.  SunValley Fine Foods is a premium quality innovative Ham, Bacon and Smallgoods manufacturer based on the Sunshine Coast QLD....

In this episode of the Locavores podcast, Roz jumps in to the guests seat and chats with Podspot CEO and local Sunshine Coast media personality Dave Matthews about Roz's passion for the Sunshine Coast and the Locavore program. White’s supermarket business has grown from a small corner store to a group of multi-award winning, market leading stores focusing on supporting people and the community thr...

“The Ugly Duckling" is a fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. It was first published in 1843. The story begins when a mother duck's eggs hatch but one of the little birds is perceived by the other birds and animals on the farm as an ugly little creature. He wanders sadly from the barnyard and lives with wild ducks and geese.  One day, the duckling sees...

Emmanuel is the third-generation chef in his family who grew up and trained in Grasse, France.  Emmanuel learnt a lot about food and cookery from his French grandfather, Pépé Leon, who started working in kitchens at the very early age of 14 and his Italian side of the family where food always brought the large family together. Pépé Léon's Kitchen has been focusing on bringing the best of Emma...

Welcome to my locavore podcast - I’m Roz White and this is the podcast where we dig deep into the stories behind the hundreds of locally sourced, artisan, bespoke and innovative products available to you in one location at White’s IGA on the Sunshine Coast. Our locavore program was officially launched in 2013 to showcase and highlight to our customers, where their food comes from and help connect...

The story of Zip Zap began when 20 year old founder Bailey Page was on a night out with some friends when his phone died. He needed to order an uber home and wasn't carrying a phone charger with him, leaving him stranded and helpless. The initial idea sparked when he thought to himself; "wouldn't it be convenient if I had a small device, that didn't require a charging cable and that could fit into...

Concept labs is an innovative and sustainable manufacturing facility on the Sunshine Coast, producing cosmetic, skin care and cleaning products, while embracing their responsibility to co-create a world where each of us, our communities and our planet can flourish. Whites IGA first partnered with Concept Labs in 1998, their first year in business. Concept Labs founder, Barry Jackson, walked into o...

This week Roz chats with Charlie from The Bee Man Today, I am chatting with one of our most fascinating producers, in fact, I have never seen a more passionate and interesting producer from the myriad of farmers and creators we source from. Let me tell you a little about my guest today... A boat builder by trade, it was 1974 and Charlie Hacker found himself helping his mate, beekeeper John Ro...

This week Roz chats with Kim McCosker from 4 Ingredients . When someone says they can save you time and money, you listen, right? But what if I said ‘saving you time and money’ whilst providing the easiest, simplest, quickest, and most delicious recipes ever, you may think I’m exaggerating. But no, I am most certainly not, in fact, I can even add to that by saying there are some pretty special fla...

This week Roz chats with John Cochrane from Kenilworth Dairies. Kenilworth Dairies has a rich history in the dairy industry. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Mary Valley and Sunshine Coast hinterland it is no wonder our products are fresh and full of passion. The dairy industry is nothing new to fourth generation dairy farmer, John Cochrane. Originally from Kin Kin, John was taught the ‘ins...

Welcome to the Locavores Podcast! A Locavore is person who choses to consume food that is grown, raised or produced locally. This podcast is recorded and produced for the Sunshine Coast! The Locavores Podcast is hosted by Roz White, owner of White's IGA. Roz and Michael White purchased a small convenience store in Maroochydore in 1993. Since this time the business has grown from 1 store with 3 sta...