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Monday 9am - 5:30pm Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm Thursday 9am - 5:30pm Friday 9am - 5:30pm Saturday 9am - 12pm

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Atherton Food Co-op

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Atherton Food Co-op

Biodynamic - Organic - Local
Fruit & Vegetables, Herbs, Nuts, Honey, Dry Goods & Dairy plus much more 😀

13/08/2026

Recipe of the Month - from our July newsletter!
Following on from our farmer feature yesterday, here's a delicious recipe to try...

Lemon Bliss Balls
Makes 24

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cashews raw and unsalted
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
lemon juice from half a lemon
lemon zest finely grated, from 1 lemon
3 tbs honey or maple syrup
desiccated coconut extra, for rolling (approx ½ cup)

Method:

Place all ingredients into a food processor. Blitz until all ingredients are finely chopped and the mixture comes together.

Take large teaspoonfuls of the mixture and roll into balls. Coat each ball in the extra coconut.

Store in the fridge for a week. Can also be frozen.

We'd love to know if you try this recipe and love it as much as we do!

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12/08/2026

Jalamu Biodynamic Produce

Jalamu (formerly Jimbo's) is based in Jaggan on the Atherton Tablelands. Courtney & Jason grow a wide variety of citrus & other produce, alongside a herd of much-loved goats. For more information about Biodynamic Farming, check out who share resources and host events across the Tablelands.

Jalamu have been one of our main suppliers of lemons this season. Lemons are one of those humble kitchen staples that somehow make everything better. A squeeze over vegetables, into a dressing, through a pasta, into a tea when you're feeling under the weather, or simply added to a glass of water.

Seasonal produce often inspires us to get creative in the kitchen, and lemons are no exception. Call in to see us to discover what fresh, seasonal & organic treats are waiting just for you - then fill your basket with nature’s very best!

07/08/2026

Big spud, little spud… we love ’em all! 🥔💚

Organic produce doesn’t have to be the “perfect” size, shape or colour to be perfectly good food.

So much fresh produce goes to waste simply because it doesn’t meet supermarket specifications. At the Co-op, we’re happy to celebrate our veggies just as nature grows them — big, small, wonky and wonderful! 🌱💚

05/08/2026

Volly Spotlight July...

Our co-op wouldn’t exist without our incredible vollies - the people who lend their time, energy and spirit to help this place thrive!

Please let us introduce you to volly Laurette Lubbers.

1. Why do you think the Co-op is important to our community?

No level of chemical usage in food is ever truly safe, so consuming the cleanest possible food is a major building block for health and longevity. The Co-op's produce range, combined with its encouragement of local farmers to grow and sell these healthy foods, is what makes this shop absolutely the bees' knees.

2. What do you wish more people knew about the Co-op?

Our locally grown fresh fruit and vegetable prices are super comparable—and at times even better—than what's available at the large supermarket chains. Also, no matter how small your operation is, if your soil and growing methods are chemical free, it's likely you too could become a Co-op Approved Supplier.

3. What might people be surprised to know about you?

From living on boats, doing ocean races, competing in triathlons and a few ultra-marathons around the world, volunteering at music festivals, leaving a government management job, riding the sexiest Ducati in the world, and, as a vego, finding myself with a farm growing beef cattle... I don't think anyone is surprised by anything I do anymore!

Are you ready to be part of something truly special? We welcome you to join our volunteer family and help us nurture community, kindness, and change!

To become a volunteer please pop in to see us at:
7E Herberton Road, Atherton
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5.30pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: Closed

27/07/2026

Investing in the Co-op's Future

It's been a busy few months behind the scenes, with a number of exciting projects underway to help strengthen the co-op for the future.

We're delighted to have recently secured grant funding for the installation of a new solar system. This investment will help reduce our electricity costs, improve the long-term sustainability of the co-op, and allow more of our resources to be directed towards supporting our community.

At the same time, the upgrade to three-phase power is almost complete, providing the electrical capacity needed to support future projects as the co-op continues to grow.

We're also exploring opportunities to improve our food storage and handling facilities, including grant applications for a new produce cold room and loading platform. While these projects are still in the planning stage, they have the potential to improve efficiency, support local growers, and strengthen our role in the regional food network.

To stay up to date on the Co-op's activities, sign up to our Newsletter on our website. We send it out around the middle of each month and it's full of news, farmer information, recipes and more!

24/07/2026

Sending our community a little love from the Co-op! 💚

Love in the vegetables, courtesy of our beautiful volunteers, Furune & Wilmor. 🥬🥕

22/07/2026

Supporting Local Growers While Staying True to Our Roots
(from our June newsletter - sign up on our website) www.athertonfoodcoop.com.au

Over recent months, the co-op has been exploring ways we can continue supporting local food resilience while staying true to the values the co-op was founded on.

Certified Organic and Biodynamic farming remain at the heart of our co-op and will continue to be our preferred standard wherever possible. At the same time, we are increasingly seeing passionate local growers and artisan producers using regenerative and spray-free practices who align strongly with the co-op’s environmental and community values, but who may not hold formal certification due to cost, scale or other barriers.

As a community-owned co-op, we recognise the importance of supporting local growers and producers who are working hard to farm and create products responsibly and sustainably.

Over the coming months, the co-op will continue refining our purchasing policies, farmer declaration processes, and product transparency systems to help guide these decisions clearly and consistently as we continue to grow and evolve.

15/07/2026

Tiny Greens. Big Impact. 🌱

Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, but packed with fresh flavour, colour and goodness.

Microgreens are harvested young, making them a delicious way to add texture and freshness to everyday meals.

They're perfect for:
🥑 Avocado toast
🥗 Salads
🥪 Sandwiches and wraps
🍔 Burgers
🍜 Soups
🥚 Eggs and breakfast bowls

A little handful goes a long way, turning simple meals into something special.

The Atherton Food Co-op stocks locally grown microgreens from both Feed Me, Feed Me Microgreens and Cairns Microgreens, helping you support local growers while enjoying incredibly fresh produce.

Fresh, local and full of flavour.

08/07/2026

🫚 Fresh local ginger is available in-store. Perfect for winter warmth.

Our ginger is grown by David from Topaz Gold and harvested to order, which means it comes to Atherton Food Co-op as fresh as it gets.

Whether you're brewing a soothing cup of ginger tea, adding a zing to stir-fries and curries, baking delicious ginger treats, or blending it into juices and smoothies, fresh ginger brings incredible flavour to every kitchen.

Harvesting to order helps preserve the beautiful aroma, moisture and freshness that make locally grown ginger so special.

By choosing local, you're supporting Far North Queensland growers and enjoying produce that's travelled only a short distance from paddock to plate.

Pop into Atherton Food Co-op this week and pick up some beautifully fresh ginger.

07/07/2026

Volly Spotlight...

Our co-op wouldn’t exist without our incredible vollies - the people who lend their time, energy and spirit to help this place thrive

Please let us introduce you to volly Brett Turner, who is also one of the Co-op's Directors!

1. Why do you think the Co-op is important to our community?

The Co-op provides organic , chemical free produce and groceries to the Tablelands, providing the community with healthier food choices.

2. What do you wish more people knew about the Co-op?

Shopping Organic at the Co-op need not be expensive - people that become members will receive a discount on their grocery shopping which helps with your everyday expenses.

3. What might people be surprised to know about you?

I'm told I have a Tenor and Bass singing voice!

Are you ready to be part of something truly special?
We welcome you to join our volunteer family and help us nurture community, kindness, and change!

To become a volunteer please pop in to see us at:
7E Herberton Road, Atherton
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5.30pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: Closed

Address

7E Herberton Road
Atherton, QLD
4883

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+61740911268

Website

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