Slow Food Noosa

18/06/2026

Holy guacamole! Forget the screen time! This school holidays, turn your kids into little food explorers on a journey to discover where our meals really come from ❤️🥑🌳

Slow Food Noosa’s Snail Kids program will be at the Noosa Community Gardens in Noosaville on Monday, 6 July, from 9am.

Our Easter program at the community garden was such a hit with all the kids - we’ve decided to do it again - this time featuring the versatile and nutritious humble avocado!

“The aim is to get the families and the children in the garden and make that really strong connection about where our food is coming from,’’ Snail Kids co-ordinator Di Seels said.

“It works brilliantly in that beautiful outdoor area at the community garden. It is so delightful - blueberries for the soul.’’

The popularity of the last session had prompted Slow Food Kids to run another! The response from the gardens and community - is that they would like to continue at every school holidays.

“From Tree to Guacamole” is the name of the July program, which has Ana Vaia Garcia as co-ordinator.

Discover the journey of the avocado with Slow Food Noosa Snail of Approval certified organic farmer John Tidy.

John and wife Julia have been farming organically at Amamoor for more than 20 years. They will bring a wealth of experience, inspiration and enthusiasm to the morning.

As well as the chance to explore the Noosa Community Garden there will be the opportunity to make guacamole with John and the Snail Kids team.

“We want this to be about the kids - and the community garden is right there,’’ Di Seels said.

The Slow Food Snail Kids program is an award-winning initiative by Slow Food Noosa (head to the projects page of the Slow Food Noosa website to learn more!) that connects primary school children with ethical farmers and producers.

Registration is required for the session: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JWMD4Ed-4S632sF1QFbu4b12SbDpoQKxr0RBgM3RyD4/edit

Adults must supervise their children at all times. Maximum of 25 children at the program - so book now to avoid disappointment!

15/06/2026

Slow Food Snail John Tidy's Organics was featured in Noosa Today (free subscription!) this week for the magnificent Sunrise Breakfast they hosted as part of GourMay Mary Valley 2026. The event was inspirational for all - getting out in the environment and enjoying nutritious food as the sun shone over the lands of our producers. Magic.

Big thank you to all the local food producers who contributed to the moment… it was delicious! If we’ve missed you please comment so we can add you!

https://noosatoday.com.au/news/14-06-2026/sunrise-breakfast-a-real-highlight/

The Avocado Tree Farm
Bunya Grove Produce - Our Farm Your Food
Montville Coffee
Woolooga Farm Kitchen
Mary Valley Smallgoods Factory Outlet

What a way to greet the day! Gathering together in the half-light of early dawn … the sound of bamboo [...]

25/05/2026

Are you a part of the food and agribusiness sector here on the Sunshine Coast and Surrounds? We want to capture you in our networking research! Dr Melissa Innes (UniSC researcher and also a volunteer with Slow Food Noosa) is conducting research to build a network map of businesses and organisations active in our Sunshine Coast & Surrounds regions. To find out more information and/or to complete the survey click here: https://uniofsunshinecoast.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7aJFxjbGFyh4Twq

25/05/2026

Step out of the same old … and experience the subtle taste of yuzu

22/05/2026

What a way to greet the day! Gathering together in the half-light of early dawn… the sound of clicking bamboo in the breeze… the Milky Way overhead. A bracing hike up the hill to one of the high points of the Mary Valley. A feature of the celebration of GourMay Mary Valley 2026 - John Tidy's Organics sunrise breakfast exceeded all expectations - even following the accounts of those attending last year’s event!Delicious local food sourced from within half an hour of the farm gate was enjoyed while John and Julia Tidy were presented with Slow Food Noosa and Surrounds Snail of Approval. This accreditation acknowledges their commitment and leadership in inspiring clean, nutritious and fair food production - which is aligned with Slow Food International’s philosophy - as Slow Food Noosa & Surrounds President Anne Godfrey explained. It was a fabulous morning of food, conviviality and stunning Australian vistas set amongst the organic farm landscape.

21/05/2026

How many local producers can chef Matt Golinski feature in one magnificent celebratory lunch? You’ll have to read this fabulous article to find out! The long lunch at Kandanga Farm Store was part of GourMay, the month-long celebration of food in the Mary Valley, which runs until the end of the month at a variety of locations. Get out there and taste the Mary Valley!

https://noosatoday.com.au/news/18-05-2026/celebrating-the-fresh-food-of-the-mary-valley/

GourMay Mary Valley 2026
Kandanga Farm Store
Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co.
Mary Valley Yuzu
Matt Golinski - Official
Sunshine Coast Foodie
Food Agribusiness Network FAN
Maleny Dairies
Kenilworth Dairies
Cooroibah Greens
Mary Valley Country Harvest Co-operative
K2 Organic Beef
Dingo Creek Vineyard
Bendele FARM
Walker Seafoods Australia
Bunya Red Farm

A long lunch at Kandanga Farm Store was the perfect way for celebrity chef Matt Golinski to highlight the fresh, [...]

17/05/2026

There were two farm tours on the weekend and a self-guided trail - all a part of the GourMay Mary Valley 2026 food festival. Farm Tours attracted people from
Brisbane to north of Gympie, hosted by Matt Golinski - Official and Sunshine Coast Foodie Martin Duncan. Matt’s tour kicked off at 8:30am from Forage Farms, while Martin’s tour began at lunchtime at John Tidy's Organics. From Forage Farms - Matt’s tour ventured to meet the passionate John Tidy at his Organic avocado farm, then Amber and Tim Scott and the gang at Kandanga Farm Store for lunch. The tour then had a great conclusion with Dave and Julie Moffatt and their daughters at Mary Valley Yuzu. The Farm Trail proved an interesting and informative way for people to experience what it’s like for the farmers and producers who present our food for the table. The day has been a great innovation as part of GourMay… the month-long celebration of food in the Mary Valley. What it underlines is the value of good, healthy and nutritious local, fresh food… and the benefit of good health.

17/05/2026

Such a great initiative as part of GourMay Mary Valley 2026 to see Sunshine Coast Foodie and Matt Golinski - Official sharing their passion for incredible local produce through this farm tour experience - and many of our Snail of Approval fabulous producers through the years… who work hard every day to produce quality, fresh, local and nutritionally dense food in our Mary Valley. Spectacular to see members of our community out on the farms learning from the best about the importance of great food produced locally in “Good, Clean and Fair” way… aligned with Slow Food International principles of outstanding quality food production! Thank you to John Tidy's Organics, The Avocado Tree Farm, Bunya Grove Produce - Our Farm Your Food, Forage Farms, Mary Valley Country Harvest Co-operative and Montville Coffee for your incredible dedication to food production and education in our region! 🚜🌾🐓🐄🐖🚌🌟

10/05/2026

Fabulous weekend of food, fun and fantastic people…