The Darling Downs showcase their flair for fine food
Published Wednesday, 07 November, 2007 at 10:40 AM
Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry
The Honourable Desley Boyle
Christmas just wouldn’t be complete without family favourites like Christmas puddings, cakes and fruit mince pies – and one place you’ll be sure to find them is at this year’s Good Food and Wine Show.
Two Darling Downs’ food manufacturers will join the cream of the country’s food industry to showcase their gourmet products at the Good Food and Wine Show being held on 9-11 November at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Minister Desley Boyle said Toowoomba-based Quality Desserts and Crows Nest-based Bunnyconnellen ‘convivial pleasures’ would be among eight food exhibitors represented at the Queensland Government stand.
“Quality Desserts will showcase their delectable array of sweet treats, including some favourite Christmas goodies,” Ms Boyle said.
“There’s no better time to check out their range and stock up for Christmas.
“And Bunnyconnellen ‘convivial pleasures’ will be sure to wow show-goers with their new ‘Petanque’ smoked tapenade.
“It recently won a bronze medal at the 2007 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show and will be put to the test in Brisbane next week.”
Ms Boyle said Bunnyconnellen was the only Queensland company to win medals at the 2007 Royal Fine Food Show, sweeping the board in the Olives and Olive Products Category and taking home six of the 12 medals awarded.
Bunnyconnellen owner Mr Peter Simmonds said he and his wife Janie were enthusiastic about sharing their love of good food with ‘like-minded folk’.
“We are both enthused about what we do and love the concept of ‘Slow Food’ and ‘convivial pleasures’ - our logo,” Mr Simmonds said.
“Our products are different in that we take traditional ‘old world’ recipes and adapt them to ‘new world’ tastes.
“But more than that, I want our customers to understand our story and to experience our passion for all things nourishing, tasty and green.”
Rose Leighton of Quality Desserts – a first-time exhibitor at the Good Food and Wine Show - said it was a great opportunity to enhance awareness of the company’s fabulous food products.
“A lot of people in Queensland don’t know about us,” Ms Leighton said.
“By exhibiting at the Show, we’re hoping to make ourselves more widely known within the retail community.
“Since it’s almost Christmas, we’ll be bringing along our wide range of Christmas products, including our Aussie Lamingtons.
“They’re a great, healthier alternative, particularly for children, because they’re low in fat and have no preservatives or artificial flavours.”
Ms Boyle said the Darling Downs was becoming a destination for food and wine tourism, which offered tremendous opportunities for boosting the regions.
“Peter and Janie of Bunnyconnellen have added a new dimension to their business with the recent opening of their Cellar Door and will also host their second ‘Movie in the Vineyard’ on Saturday, 17 November with the screening of The African Queen.”
“They’ve got recipes to help match their wines with some very tasty food ideas from the area and visitor accommodation.
“Bunnyconnellen is a fine example of what the Darling Downs has offer to visitors to the region.”
Ms Boyle said the Good Food and Wine Show was one of Australia’s largest consumer exhibitions for the food industry, attracting more than 300 food, beverage, kitchen appliance and cookware exhibitors.
“We’re expecting more than 14,000 food and wine lovers to pass through the doors of the Convention Centre over the weekend,” Ms Boyle said.
“Food and beverage manufacturing is big business in Queensland – worth more than $15 billion a year in revenue.
“Although Queensland has traditionally produced mainly meat products and sugar, our value-added foods are rapidly gaining a worldwide reputation for quality.
“The Good Food and Wine Show is an important forum for companies to launch new products, educate and meet customers, build brand recognition and loyalty, and increase their long-term sales and market share.”
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Media contacts:
Minister Boyle: 3224 2004
Bunnycollennen Olive Grove and Vineyard Peter Simmonds: 4697 9555
Quality Desserts Rose Leighton: 4659 1777
7 November 2007
Two Darling Downs’ food manufacturers will join the cream of the country’s food industry to showcase their gourmet products at the Good Food and Wine Show being held on 9-11 November at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Minister Desley Boyle said Toowoomba-based Quality Desserts and Crows Nest-based Bunnyconnellen ‘convivial pleasures’ would be among eight food exhibitors represented at the Queensland Government stand.
“Quality Desserts will showcase their delectable array of sweet treats, including some favourite Christmas goodies,” Ms Boyle said.
“There’s no better time to check out their range and stock up for Christmas.
“And Bunnyconnellen ‘convivial pleasures’ will be sure to wow show-goers with their new ‘Petanque’ smoked tapenade.
“It recently won a bronze medal at the 2007 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show and will be put to the test in Brisbane next week.”
Ms Boyle said Bunnyconnellen was the only Queensland company to win medals at the 2007 Royal Fine Food Show, sweeping the board in the Olives and Olive Products Category and taking home six of the 12 medals awarded.
Bunnyconnellen owner Mr Peter Simmonds said he and his wife Janie were enthusiastic about sharing their love of good food with ‘like-minded folk’.
“We are both enthused about what we do and love the concept of ‘Slow Food’ and ‘convivial pleasures’ - our logo,” Mr Simmonds said.
“Our products are different in that we take traditional ‘old world’ recipes and adapt them to ‘new world’ tastes.
“But more than that, I want our customers to understand our story and to experience our passion for all things nourishing, tasty and green.”
Rose Leighton of Quality Desserts – a first-time exhibitor at the Good Food and Wine Show - said it was a great opportunity to enhance awareness of the company’s fabulous food products.
“A lot of people in Queensland don’t know about us,” Ms Leighton said.
“By exhibiting at the Show, we’re hoping to make ourselves more widely known within the retail community.
“Since it’s almost Christmas, we’ll be bringing along our wide range of Christmas products, including our Aussie Lamingtons.
“They’re a great, healthier alternative, particularly for children, because they’re low in fat and have no preservatives or artificial flavours.”
Ms Boyle said the Darling Downs was becoming a destination for food and wine tourism, which offered tremendous opportunities for boosting the regions.
“Peter and Janie of Bunnyconnellen have added a new dimension to their business with the recent opening of their Cellar Door and will also host their second ‘Movie in the Vineyard’ on Saturday, 17 November with the screening of The African Queen.”
“They’ve got recipes to help match their wines with some very tasty food ideas from the area and visitor accommodation.
“Bunnyconnellen is a fine example of what the Darling Downs has offer to visitors to the region.”
Ms Boyle said the Good Food and Wine Show was one of Australia’s largest consumer exhibitions for the food industry, attracting more than 300 food, beverage, kitchen appliance and cookware exhibitors.
“We’re expecting more than 14,000 food and wine lovers to pass through the doors of the Convention Centre over the weekend,” Ms Boyle said.
“Food and beverage manufacturing is big business in Queensland – worth more than $15 billion a year in revenue.
“Although Queensland has traditionally produced mainly meat products and sugar, our value-added foods are rapidly gaining a worldwide reputation for quality.
“The Good Food and Wine Show is an important forum for companies to launch new products, educate and meet customers, build brand recognition and loyalty, and increase their long-term sales and market share.”
Ends
Media contacts:
Minister Boyle: 3224 2004
Bunnycollennen Olive Grove and Vineyard Peter Simmonds: 4697 9555
Quality Desserts Rose Leighton: 4659 1777
7 November 2007