Makers & Growers
The people who grow, make and supply our food
At Bright Food Co-op, every egg, loaf, cheese and carrot has a face behind it. We work with passionate, small-scale producers who share our commitment to nourishing people and planet. By shopping through the Co-op, you’re directly supporting their craft and helping grow a local food system that values quality, care and sustainability.
Lomandra Farm
8 km from the Co-op
A small-scale regenerative farm growing chemical-free vegetables from open-pollinated seeds. Lomandra focuses on flavour, freshness, and low food miles, while supporting composting, seed-saving, and community partnerships that help build a healthier, more resilient food system.
Murmungee Basin Produce
48 km from the Co-op
Nestled in the foothills of North East Victoria, Murmungee Basin Produce grows seasonal, chemical-free vegetables with a focus on soil health, biodiversity, and nourishing the local community.
Small Patch Smoko
18 km from the Co-op
Nestled on the Ovens River in Smoko, this micro-market garden grows seasonal produce using organic practices, with a focus on soil health, flavour, and feeding the local community.
Fringe Farms
32 km from the Co-op
Fringe Farms is a small Alpine farmlet created by Mel and Frank, who left the corporate world to live more sustainably and in tune with nature. They grow food, restore soil health, reduce energy use, and make as much as they can by hand.
Wandi Farm
8 km from the Co-op
Based in Wandiligong, Wandi Farm is a small-scale grower focused on permaculture principles and sustainable agriculture. They’re passionate about botanical diversity, country living, and growing food in harmony with nature.
Silvercreek Sourdough
59 km from the Co-op
Handcrafted in small batches using long fermentation and organic flours, Silvercreek Sourdough creates deeply flavourful, naturally leavened breads rooted in tradition and care.
Kell’s Eggs
58 km from the Co-op
Free-range eggs from happy hens, laid in the foothills of Beechworth. This small-scale farm focuses on quality, sustainability, and animal welfare, where the hens roam on fresh pasture under the watchful eye of their loyal Maremma guardian dogs.
Peaks Cheese
32 km from the Co-op
This micro cheese factory produces a small range of handcrafted cheeses using single-source organic Normande cow’s milk from the nearby Kiewa Valley. The milk’s freshness and quality are key to their traditional, cellar-aged cheeses—living products made with care, patience, and a passion for flavour.
Little Cedar
96 km from the Co-op
A small family-run farm producing artisanal goat cheese using regenerative, chemical-free farming and ethical animal care. All with a focus on simple, wholesome living.
How Now Dairy
181 km from the Co-op
Based in Numurkah, Victoria, How Now Dairy produces award-winning ethical milk from a micro-dairy where cows and calves stay together. Founded by animal rights advocate Cathy Palmer, How Now offers a kinder, more conscious choice for milk lovers.
Markwood Mushrooms
59 km from the Co-op
Family-run micro farm in Victoria’s High Country, growing premium gourmet mushrooms all year round. High-yield, low-impact methods and organic practices keep production kind to the planet and seriously tasty on the plate. You’ll find their mushrooms popping up on High Country restaurant menus, piled high at local markets, and going home with food lovers who know a good thing when they taste it.
Stony Creek Fish Farm
20 km from the Co-op
Small-scale trout and salmon farm at the foothills of Mt Feathertop. They believe healthy fish are happy fish — that’s why they only grow with the seasons and keep stocking levels low, giving the fish the best conditions to thrive.
The result is fish that tastes clean and fresh, just like the crisp mountain water they come from.
Farm to Form Butchery
31 km from the Co-op
A family-run butchery in Mount Beauty offering ethically sourced, locally raised meat with a nose-to-tail philosophy. They work with regenerative farmers and also craft smoked goods, charcuterie, and event platters.
Gamze Smokehouse
82 km from the Co-op
Family-run artisan producer in Wangaratta creating small-batch smoked meats using free-range meats, natural curing methods, and Australian hardwood smoke—completely free from chemical preservatives and gluten.
Edible Alchemy
59 km from the Co-op
A Beechworth-based fermenter crafting bold, small-batch products like kimchi, sauerkraut, and hot sauce. What began as a lockdown passion has grown into a sustainable venture focused on local produce, honest flavour, and creative preserving.
Walkabout Apiaries
66 km from the Co-op
Beekeepers producing seasonal, single-origin honey in Victoria’s North East High Country. Their honey reflects the unique flavours of the region.
Gamila
62 km from the Co-op
Premium olive oil handcrafted on a sustainable farm in Beechworth, showcasing the rich flavours of the High Country. Made using traditional methods and locally grown olives, it’s a true expression of the region’s quality and care.
Sixpence Coffee
2 km from the Co-op
A family-run small-batch coffee roastery based in Bright, passionate about bringing exceptional coffee to North East Victoria. From bean selection to roasting and brewing, they focus on quality at every step.
Pepo Farms
26 km from the Co-op
Australia’s only locally grown pumpkin seeds, sustainably harvested in Victoria. These nutrient-rich, chemical-free seeds are perfect for snacking, baking, or adding a wholesome crunch to your meals.
From their farm to your kitchen
Our online shop is the easiest way to access fresh food from local growers and makers. Browse what's available and place an order for Thursday pickup.