The Great South Coast Food and Wine Group is now part of an alliance with three neighbouring regions in a bid to boost the area’s profile on the national food map and become a united force in the...
Who are we?
The Great South Coast Food and Wine Group celebrates and promotes our region’s fresh food and wine and the artisans who produce it.
In 2004, a number of those producers pooled resources to create a single entity to build the food, beverage and wine industry in Victoria’s south west. The group has a strong ethos of sharing knowledge, ideas and experiences.
Today, the group has around 50 members, drawn from the ranks of producers and processors, food service operators, distributers, wholesalers and retailers, cafes and restaurants and associated agencies.
The Great South Coast Food and Wine Group extends across the region, covering Colac Otway Shire, Corangamite Shire, Moyne Shire, the City of Warrnambool, Glenelg Shire and Southern Grampians Shire.
What do we do?
What do we do?
The Great South Coast Food and Wine Group’s key role is to promote the food, beverage and wine industry for this region. We do this in a number of ways, including:
- participation in food and wine events and other promotions
- regular newsletters
- production of a Food and Wine Directory for restaurants and retailers
- Guest speakers and industry dinners
- Workshops to enhance members’ marketing, packaging and business management skills
- Marquee for members to participate in major events such as the Taste of Victoria and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
- Development of food and wine trails across the region
- Publication of articles in relevant magazines and newspapers
- Participation in regional farmers’ markets
- Regional marketing activities