Behind the scenes how we keep WA families fed

Our food sourcing professionals play a crucial role in keeping our shelves stocked with fresh, nutritious, high-quality food.

Thanks to their hard work behind the scenes, we’re able to meet community needs with reliability and dignity.

Recently, our Food Sourcing Extraordinaires Angela Tarbottom (Food Sourcing Coordinator – Agri/Fresh) and Darren Molen (Food Sourcing Manager) have been out and about, attending key industry events to build relationships, secure supplies, and ensure families across Western Australia have access to the food they need, when they need it most.

Meet the Buyer™ 2025, was a high-energy event that brought together more than 620 attendees – including 200 exhibitor reps and 400 delegates. The room was buzzing with tastings, conversations and networking. The event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with both emerging producers and established brands, many of whom are already valued donors. We’re thrilled to share that we received 400kg of food donations from the event. Thank you, Meet the Buyer™!

The WA Horticulture Update 2025, held at Mandoon Estate was another great event for us. This year’s theme, Growing WA: Fresh Food and Sustainable Futures, focused on building a more sustainable and resilient food system through innovation and collaboration.

The event brought together growers, researchers, and industry leaders to explore how Western Australia can lead the way in sustainable horticulture and export-ready excellence. We were proud to host a trade stand and engage in meaningful conversations that sparked new ideas and strengthened connections.

Image of man in kitchen with text overlayed saying 3.4 million households in Australia are food insecure

By actively participating in these events, we are strengthening supply chains and building vital relationships across the food, horticulture, and cold chain sectors. Their efforts help ensure that families across WA have reliable access to fresh, high-quality food, delivered with dignity.