Food and drink producers in the Murray region will showcase high-quality local products at events in Echuca and Yarrawonga this month.
In a boost for Murray Food and Drink Showcase organisers, the Murray Regional Tourism Board, the Victorian Government has granted $69,300 to help with the events.
Murray Regional Tourism Board chief executive Cameron Sutton said the investment will elevate local producers to a wider audience, providing crucial support to businesses and enhancing the overall visitor experience in the Murray region.
The showcase includes two events held in partnership with the Moira and Campaspe shire councils on August 10 in Yarrawonga and August 24 in Echuca.
Each event will feature a range of local producers displaying their world-class products to the community and to visitors in the region.
Victorian Agriculture Minister Ros Spence said from gourmet cheese to artisanal delicacies, the Murray Region boasts a rich variety of locally sourced, delicious produce and this showcase will help local producers promote their premium products, in their own backyard.
Producers showcasing at the event include the Katamatite micro dairy farm How Now Dairy, Echuca native botanicals business Talara and Yarrawonga freeze-dry foods business TT's Harvest.
Also attending will be the renowned Rushworth olive oil producer Lisadurne Hill, and Numurkah gourmet pantry product producer The Olde Creamery.
Guests will also have an opportunity to taste canapés and locally produced non-alcoholic drinks such as juice and cordials, while watching talented local musicians perform.
The Regional Activation Grants program is part of the Victorian Government’s Vic Grown initiative, which helps promote and increase awareness of locally made food and beverages.
For more about the diverse local produce Victoria has to offer visit, melbournefoodandwine.com.au/vic-grown