Fine food fare
Wallaby fattened on King Island pastures, and leatherwood honey collected from pristine rainforests whetted appetites as Tasmania held centre stage at Australia’s premier fine food expo.
14 October 2018
An introduction to Tasmania’s food and beverage advantages
Tasmania, a group of Australian islands washed by the unpolluted Southern Ocean, has won respect as a supplier of fine, safe food. Celebrity chef Tetsuya Wakuda said recently “I think of Tasmania as beyond organic.”
More than a quarter of the total land area of 68,300 sq km (more than 80% the size of Hokkaido) is committed to food production, while a 3,200km coastline is ideal for catching or growing excellent seafood. Read more
Stories about our food and beverage
Chefs' masterpiece
Call it a major culinary event. Two great chefs cooking up a degustation feast showcasing Tasmania’s freshest premium produce.
14 October 2018
Our Tasmanian Grocer
There’s a little slice of Tassie in the middle of Melbourne where homesick ex-pats can stock up their pantry with local favourites – from leatherwood honey to scallop pies.
14 October 2018
Whisky pioneer a ‘global icon’
A pioneer of Tasmania’s whisky industry has been officially declared an ‘icon’ by being honoured with one of the highest international accolades.
12 September 2018
Wild rivers inspire artisan brew
The wild rivers and pioneering spirit of Tasmania are the inspiration behind the first major beer launch in more than a decade at Australia’s oldest brewery site.
12 September 2018
The insect rebellion
Fried crickets sprinkled on tostadas. Insect infused elderberry sauce. Snapper topped with mealworms. These are just some of the ‘Rebel Foods’ appearing on Tasmanian menus, as locally-farmed insects push food frontiers.
13 August 2018
The culture club
A fermentation revival is taking Tasmania by storm with kombucha, kimchi and kefir moving into our everyday lexicon.
13 August 2018
Taste of the Tarkine
Artisan food crafted on the edge of the Tarkine wilderness is in big demand the world over, and further evidence that the north-west really is ‘Tasmania’s Pantry’.
11 July 2018
World’s best – again
An incredible hat-trick for Tasmania’s Stefano Lubiana Winery, which has just won world’s best bio-dynamic wine at a prestigious London show – for the third year in a row.
10 July 2018
Tassie spirits explosion
A Tasmanian vodka made from sheep’s whey, has been crowned world’s best as the popularity of our ‘other spirits’ continues to explode.
12 June 2018
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