TWO passionate Shepparton businesspeople, Karli Sutherland and Liz Connick, have joined forces and found a way to support the many regional producers and tourism businesses that have been hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions.
The pair are behind the new Goulburn Valley Produce Boxes: Boxed collections of pre-packaged premium products grown and produced in the Goulburn Valley. Think wine (of course), craft beers, cider, granola, jam, olive oil, dukkah, lavosh, relish, chutney, salad dressing, Christmas cake and Italian biscuits. It’s an enticing line-up.
Ms Sutherland, herself a business owner, said she felt compelled to do something to support those businesses who were struggling.
“Each year I give Christmas hampers to our staff and family and I thought this year I would make sure everything in the hamper would be local. After talking to a local hospitality business, I then spoke to Council and the idea just grew from there,” she said.
Along with support from the Greater Shepparton City Council, the initiative is partnered with ConnectGV, which means purchases of the GV Produce Boxes also provides employment for local people with a disability. ConnectGV’s supported staff are assisting with packing and distribution.
For more information visit the website gvproducebox.com.
