WELCOME TO THE ADELAIDE PLAINS FOOD REGION

We are proud of the Adelaide Plains Food Region – family businesses produce premium foods that are brought to you through leading supermarkets and retailers on a daily basis. This rich region is full of amazing personalities, farms and scenery and we have developed this website to share this with you. Here, you can explore and learn more about the Adelaide Plains Food Region and the way your food is produced.




NEWS FROM THE ADELAIDE PLAINS FOOD REGION


EXPLORE THE ADELAIDE PLAINS FOOD REGION

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about the region

A range of farming approaches are used including both open field and undercover cropping. The region is home to some of the most technologically advanced glasshouses in Australia and is also known to be the largest undercover production system in Australia.

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Meet the Growers

The Adelaide Plains Food Region is home to a vibrant horticulture industry and a skilled multicultural workforce. Take the time to browse these profiles and get to know the local companies that bring fresh, quality food to our families every day.

history of the region

The Adelaide Plains Food Region came to the fore in the 1950’s as an emerging premium food production zone. Since then, the industry has gone from strength to strength and has become a leader in intensive horticulture production.

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THE NORTHERN ADELAIDE PLAINS food cluster

The Cluster is an industry-led organisation that is helping to shape the future of the region. Clusters are recognised world-wide for their ability to grow industries and create prosperity for local communities.

RECIPES

One of the greatest aspects of the Adelaide Plains Food Region is the cultural vibrancy of people in the region. We’ve developed a collection of recipes from local growers that represent the diversity of the industry right on our doorstep.

VEGGIE FACTS

Fresh vegetables are vital to a health diet; they contain a vast array of compounds that promote good health. We consulted with the VegDoctor (Dr Hazel MacTavish-West) to find out more about the health benefits of veggies and how we can get the most from them.