South West Cohort
Shag Brewing Company is a new zero waste brewery pioneering the use of their own fresh produce into deserts, vinegars and beverages. Shag Brewery’s founders have a strong sense of innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit and have combined regenerative farming practices to produce premium fruit with their experience as publicans for this new sustainable cidery and brewery.
Lintel Building Design & Drafting applies a philosophy of thoughtful design and sustainable living to the entire design process; from form and function, to construction materials, energy use and end-of-life recycling. Their latest project, Ensemble, is a small footprint, sustainable house designed for multiple applications and combinations incorporating renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, and cultivated landscaping, connecting residents to nature for increased physical, mental and emotional health.
Wild Lot Distillery is on a quest to produce something that is uniquely theirs, with an emphasis on local sourcing to support primary producers, enabling Wild Lot them to create gin, liqueurs, brandy, and rapid production eau de vie, that are deeply connected to their region and offer a truly authentic taste experience. With a strong background in wine and a Distiller by trade, the founder has 20+ years in production, science, service, sales, and marketing in the liquor industry. Wild Lot Distillery will focus on brandy, where there is an untapped opportunity for the Margaret River region, and indeed Australia, to set itself apart from its global counterparts by using high quality produce from wineries and orchards.
The Backyard Pantry enables WA farmers and producers to sell their products directly to local customers enhancing profitability for farmers, cost savings for consumers, reduced transport emissions, reduced food waste, supporting regenerative and value add agriculture, and increasing education around food production. The Backyard Pantry was sparked by the challenges of food shortages and lockdowns during the covid pandemic plus the value they experienced selling direct from farm as avocado farmers. The Backyard Pantry website and platform went live in July 2022 and has since gained good numbers of subscribers from both ends of their shortened supply chain, offering many benefits including increased exposure for producers and farmers.
