Start fresh in 2025

Setting intentions to eat more local food

3 January 2025

As the calendar turns to a new year, many of us pause to reflect and set intentions for the months ahead. This year, we invite you to join us in thinking about achievable goals we can set around the food we consume every day. Can we increase the amount of local food we eat in 2025?

At the Tasmanian Produce Collective, we believe the importance of eating locally isn’t just about the food - it’s about community, sustainability, and savoring the best our island has to offer. Whether you're already committed to supporting local producers or just beginning to explore the benefits of local eating, the new year is a great time to set intentions that nurture you and your loved ones.

Here’s some tips on setting local eating intentions during 2025 to make it your most delicious year yet:

Support your community

Every dollar spent on Tasmanian produce stays in our local economies, supporting farmers, makers, and small businesses. When you choose local, you’re not just buying the final food product - you’re investing in Tassie.

Suggestion: Make a list of nearby or online farmers markets, food coops, bulk buying groups or farm gates to explore in 2025. E.g. Set a goal to discover one new local producer or try one of the options on your list each month.

Eat seasonally

Tasmania's changing seasons bring an ever changing bounty to our plates. By eating seasonally, you’ll enjoy fresher, tastier ingredients while reducing the carbon footprint associated with imported produce or produce that comes from the mainland.

Suggestion: Start by researching what’s grown in what season in Tasmania to help you plan your meals around what’s freshest when. Consider preserving seasonal gluts by freezing, pickling, or fermenting to enjoy local flavors year-round.

Where to find more info on seasonality:
Eat Well Tasmania - what’s in season guide

Prioritise sustainability

Choosing local produce reduces food miles and packaging waste. It also allows us a closer connection to how the food is grown where we can ask direct questions of the folks making or growing our food - is there any chemical use or how do you focus on increasing biodiversity? It’s a small but significant way to tread lightly on our planet while celebrating the abundance of what’s grown right here.

Suggestion: Research and visit producers who align with your sustainability values. Look for those practicing organic farming, regenerative agriculture, or minimal waste packaging. You can find detailed information on each TPC producer by clicking on the farm name under each product while you shop.

Deepen Your Connection to Food

When you know where your food comes from and the care that went into its creation, every meal becomes an act of gratitude. Local eating connects you to the story of the land, the hands that farmed it, and the history of Tasmanian produce.

Suggestion: Start small by sharing a meal made entirely with Tasmanian ingredients with friends or family, you could try a pot-luck where everyone brings something to share. Share the story of each ingredient before the meal.

Getting Started in 2025

Setting an intention to eat more local food doesn’t mean you need to overhaul your diet overnight. Start small, be curious, and embrace the joy of discovering what’s grown and made near you.

Here are a few practical steps to make eating locally more accessible:

Sign up to receive the Tasmanian Produce Collective order cycle email reminders or follow us on socials for a curated selection of seasonal, local & ethical food that can be collected near you each fortnight.
Attend a local food festival, pick-your-own day or farm event to meet the people behind your food.
Start a local eating journal to track your experiences and favorite finds throughout the year.

Together, we can make 2025 a year of connection, care, and the best Tasmanian flavors.

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