Australian Native Foods

Indigenous Involvement

Indigenous people are involved in many aspects of the native foods industry across Australia.

Example of activity are:

wild harvest of native produce
cultivation of native produce
value-adding (food processing and catering)
restaurants
cultural tourism that includes bush tucker knowledge and tasting

For Indigenous people, family groups and communities wishing to join the industry, the following information and links may be useful.

Coles Indigenous Food Fund
The Coles Indigenous Food Fund (CIFF) is supported by Coles Supermarkets, Robins Foods and Red Ochre. The fund supports Indigenous Communities and Indigenous-owned entities in the native foods industry supply chain. The CIFF also promotes demand for product in the bush foods sector. Through their support, the CIFF aims to give Indigenous people a share in the market and a stake in the industry.
Applications can be made to the CIFF for funding of specific projects that assist Indigenous communities or businesses who are or who wish to become a part of the Native foods industry supply chain.
Contact: Chris Mara, Coles Myer Ltd
Telephone: + 61 3 9829 4141
Fax: + 61 3 9829 5424
Email: chris.mara@colesmyer.com.au

Indigenous Australian Foods Ltd (IAF)
IAF is an Aboriginal owned and controlled procurement company for native foods originating from both farm and wild harvest, to the Outback Spirit supply chain (which includes Robins Foods, Coles Supermarkets and others). IAF provides genuine Aboriginal equity in this emerging industry sector, and support for Aboriginal community participation. IAF has 8 Aboriginal community organisation members ranging in location from southern Victoria to the top end of Australia.
Communities interested in participating in the Outback Spirit supply chain should contact IAF.
Contact: Wayne Street
Postal Address: PO Box 842 Gisborne Vic 3437
Telephone: + 61 3 5428 1488 or 0412 185 645
Fax: + 61 3 5428 1722
Email: wayne.street@streetryan.com.au
Web site: under construction

Reedy Creek Nursery Pty Ltd
Supports the development of the Australian Native Foods Industry and Indigenous community based economic development. Reedy Creek Nursery Pty Ltd propagates a large range of native food plant species and exclusively supplies plants and consultation to Indigenous Communities.
Postal Address: PMB 221 Kingston SE SA 5275
Telephone: + 61 8 8768 7220
Fax: + 61 8 8768 7209

Outback Bushfoods Pty Ltd
Outback Bushfoods is one of Australia's most important suppliers of wattleseed and bush tomato (Solanum centrale). Outback Bushfoods works closely with Aboriginal collectors from across central Australia, and is committed to the continuation of wild harvest practices in the region.
Postal Address: PO Box 8283,Alice Springs, NT, 0871, Australia
Telephone: +61 08 8953 3354
Fax: +61 08 8953 3354
Email: diliji@outbackbushfoods.com.au
Web site: www.outbackbushfoods.com.au

Outback Pride
Processors and marketers of Australian Native Food products in conjunction with Indigenous Communities throughout SA & NT. Outback Pride produces sauces, relishes, chutneys, fresh packs and bulk food service lines.
Postal Address: PMB 221 Kingston SE SA 5275
Telephone: + 61 8 8768 7220
Fax: + 61 8 8768 7209

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