Roz White is joined by Tina Glass, founder of Coastal Flora, a wholesale florist on the Sunshine Coast. Tina shares her 24-year journey into floristry, starting from selling flowers roadside to running a local thriving business.

They discuss the importance of quality, local sourcing, and sustainability in the floral industry by reducing plastics and other means. Tina highlights her community contributions and offers practical flower care tips - how to get 8 weeks out of a bouquet!

The conversation focusses on the beauty and creativity of floristry, the challenges of the business, and the significance of supporting local enterprises.

You can find out more by visiting https://coastalflora.com/

WHAT IS THE LOCAVORES?

Welcome to the Locavore podcast. 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 at White's IGA on the Sunshine Coast.

BECOME A LOCAVORE

Our Sunshine Coast locavore program was officially launched in 2013 to showcase and highlight to our customers where their food and goodies come from, helping connect them to the families who create it.

Find out more: https://whitesgrocers.com.au/become-a-locavore/

FOLLOW WHITE'S IGA FOR MORE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitesiga

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhitesIGA

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In this episode, host Roz White chats with Ami Bateman, co-founder of Pleasant State, a brand focused on sustainable cleaning products. They discuss the importance of local sourcing and environmental consciousness.

Amy shares the story behind Pleasant State, Australia’s first concentrated cleaning bars that dissolve in tap water to make healthy, plant-based, and zero-waste cleaning solutions - that actually work! The goal being to reduce plastic waste globally and remove harsh chemicals from within family homes. They also explore the challenges and successes of launching during the COVID-19 pandemic and the support from the local community, while also sharing their plans for growth and getting their products into more homes.

The episode emphasises the impact of mindful consumer behaviour and small, intentional changes on sustainability.

You can find out more by visiting https://www.pleasantstate.com/

You can also buy their products from any of your local White's IGA stores.

WHAT IS THE LOCAVORES?

Welcome to the Locavore podcast. 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 at White's IGA on the Sunshine Coast.

BECOME A LOCAVORE

Our Sunshine Coast locavore program was officially launched in 2013 to showcase and highlight to our customers where their food and goodies come from, helping connect them to the families who create it.

Find out more: https://whitesgrocers.com.au/become-a-locavore/

FOLLOW WHITE'S IGA FOR MORE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitesiga

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhitesIGA

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In this episode, Roz White welcomes Michael Fox, co-founder of Fable Food Co. They share on the locavore movement, emphasizing locally sourced food and Fable Food Co's innovative plant-based meat alternatives made from shiitake mushrooms.

Michael shares his journey into plant-based eating, inspired by his father's health battle, and discusses the health benefits of mushrooms. They also touch on Fable Foods' expansion into the U.S. market, the environmental impact of reducing meat consumption, and practical cooking tips as well as a new product in development.

The episode highlights the importance of sustainable eating and community collaboration in transforming food systems.

You can find Fable's Products at your local White's IGA.

For more information, visit https://fablefood.co/

WHAT IS THE LOCAVORES?

Welcome to the Locavore podcast. 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 at White's IGA on the Sunshine Coast.

BECOME A LOCAVORE

Our Sunshine Coast locavore program was officially launched in 2013 to showcase and highlight to our customers where their food and goodies come from, helping connect them to the families who create it.

Find out more: https://whitesgrocers.com.au/become-a-locavore/

FOLLOW WHITE'S IGA FOR MORE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitesiga

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhitesIGA

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.