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PLUS... recyclable single-use cups, strawless sipper lids and eco-friendly amenities.
MUGS OF COMFORT PRETTY PLATTERS A CUTTING-EDGE CRAFT GLUTEN-FREE FLAVOUR
It’s All Gravy
HOW A BUTCHERY BECAME A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR MELBURNIANS, WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM CHEF YANNIS ZAMUDIO.
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t’s that time of year again — sunny days, cool nights... and a new issue of Flair. Join us as we delve into the international origins behind the classic hot cocoa (pg 18) and learn how quality Crème crockery can improve any food presentation (pg 12). Elevate any dish and discover new flavours in the fast-growing gluten-free market with Lesnie’s and their spice blends and marinades (pg 24). Spring is also the perfect time to explore new innovation when it comes to sustainability. From Revive’s strawless sipper lids (pg 4), Pristine’s sugarcane range of washroom products (pg 6) or Geneva Green’s washroom dispensers (pg 7), these products are making waves in the space. As businesses begin to consider their environmental impact, innovation around the coffee cup has led to Sustain’s new water-based barrier-coated hot cups (pg 8). In our talk with Bunzl expert Ryan Parker, he tells us how his experience working as a chef in hospitality has helped him in his role as Sales Team Leader and Equipment Specialist (pg 26). It’s also the perfect time to learn about the benefits to a workplace when it comes to controlling odours – for employees and customers (pg 16). We take a deep dive into the world of bandsaw blades with Munkfors by Khabin (pg 22). After all, as any butcher knows, the quality of your blade affects the quality of your meat cut. Lastly, see how Griffin & Morris Village Butchers is carving their own path with our cover chef Yannis Zamudio (pg 27). Welcome spring in with Bunzl – and we hope you enjoy the read.
Lance Ward
Managing Director, Bunzl Australia & New Zealand
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Centre Stage: A Lid-dle Better Spotlight: Signs of the Time The Process: Cane Power Check Out: Clean & Green A Helping Hand
These recyclable disposable cups put a sustainable solution in your hands.
Feast for the Eyes 12 Crème’s Galerie range of platters put
eye-catching presentation first.
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On the Nose
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How to address workplace odours, from office spaces to hospitality venues.
Sweet Temptations
Hot chocolate is having a moment... here are the perfect mugs to pair it with.
What a Carve Up 22 The art of bandsaw blades and butchery. Gluten-free Flavour 24 Lesnie’s marinades and seasonings suit many different dietary requirements.
Quick-fire Q&A 26 With Bunzl’s Ryan Parker.
“It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.” Nelson Mandela
Cut Above 27 AMeet the chef bringing quality preprepared meals to the local butchers.
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CENTRE STAGE
A Lid-dle Better Reduce, reuse and recycle with strawless sipper lids for takeaway beverages. “An iced coffee please – no straw.” It has become a commonly heard phrase at cafes and restaurants in recent years, as customers are more aware of the environmental impacts of single-use plastic. In response to customer expectations, plus
REVRPSL16/20 Revive Strawless Sipper Lid.
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recent state government legislation that prohibits the sale and use of certain single-use plastics, many businesses have done away with plastic straws in favour of paper, or gone strawless altogether. But as smoothie-lovers can attest, some takeaway beverages really need to be sipped. Revive has come up with a solution – Strawless Sipper Lids. Made from rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate), the sipper lids are widely recyclable through kerbside council collection in Australia and New Zealand, which is welcome news for any business trying to improve its sustainability practices. The lids easily attach to cold cups and have a flip-back spout. They’re also strong and crackresistant, so your customers are less likely to end up wearing their breakfast. It's a win-win. www.shop.bunzl.com.au/revive
SPOTLIGHT
Signs of the Time How the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) is making a difference. Most Australians are very conscious about doing the right thing when it comes to recycling. But whether you’re a consumer or a business, knowing exactly what those recycling labels on packaging mean can be confusing. That’s where the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) comes in. The ARL was launched in 2018 by Planet Ark and the Australasian Packaging Covenant Organisation to provide a uniform approach to recycling. It’s endorsed by the Australian Federal Government, which has committed $5 million in funding to support small-to-medium enterprises who adopt the ARL. The goal is for 80% of supermarket products to display the ARL by 2023. Under the ARL, a packaging material is assessed by type, shape, size, and the inks and adhesives that have been used, among other factors. The different components of the packaging are also assessed – including the sleeve, film, box, wrapping and tray. Once all of those factors have been taken into account, there are three options in terms of disposal – recyclable (denoted by a series of black arrows), conditionally recyclable (clear arrows) and not recyclable (a bin symbol). Bunzl is a firm backer of ARL, and we have been systematically including the symbols on all of our products and packaging, including 70 products during 2020. Bunzl’s team of in-house experts will work with you to ensure your product range meets your sustainability objectives. Email sustainability@bunzl.com.au to learn more.
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The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) is an evidencebased system for Australia and New Zealand, that provides you with easy to understand recycling information when you need it most.
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THE PROCESS
Cane Power Pristine’s range of sugarcane products is bringing sustainable options to commercial washrooms. Businesses that take sustainability seriously see a positive return not just in customers’ perceptions, but in revenue. A Nielsen study of attitudes across 60 countries found that 55% of consumers would pay a premium for products and services offered by environmentally and socially conscious companies. And it’s possible to make sustainability a priority across your whole business – including with your washroom facilities. Washrooms are among the most overlooked areas when it comes to environmentally conscious decisions, but even the simplest measures can go a long way to reducing waste. One way to approach the issue is to use products made from a sustainable product such as sugarcane and to compost where possible. This is where Pristine’s range of tissues, slimline
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hand towels and toilet paper – all made from sugarcane pulp – come into their own. Sugarcane is an incredibly versatile crop: every part of the plant can be used – helping farm productivity and the environment. The leftover fibre from the stalk (after it’s crushed to begin the process of creating sugar) is called pulp or bagasse, and it’s used to create products ranging from food packaging to tissues. These products all help to reduce overall wastage in landfills when they’re composted. Pristine’s sugarcane range is high quality, soft and absorbent. The products are not only great for consumer use, but meet the needs of facility management in both maintenance and environmental goals. www.shop.bunzl.com.au/pristine
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Clean & Green Sustainability meets simplicity with Geneva Green’s range of pump pack hotel amenities. As some travel resumes around Australia and New Zealand, hotels are once again focusing on how to offer quality amenities to their guests, while still meeting sustainability targets. That’s where Geneva Green comes in. The range of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, lotion, and hair & body wash is available in 360ml bottles that fit neatly into lockable pump dispensers. Rather than opening and refilling the bottles, hotel staff only need to load the bottle directly into the dispenser, where it remains sealed and hygienic. Once used, the bottles can be broken down into re-usable flakes of plastic, known as postconsumer plastic, and repurposed indefinitely. Adding to Geneva Green’s environmentally friendly credentials, the dispensers are made from 100% recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate). Your guests will be pleased to know that all Geneva Green packaging has a carbon neutral footprint, but they’ll be just as pleased with what’s on the inside, too. The products are dermatologically tested and made in Italy using plant extracts such as Aloe Vera and Black Tea, as well as active ingredients such as shea butter and keratin. With fresh, clean fragrances, the products offer hotel guests the perfect start or end to the day. www.shop.bunzl.com.au/GFL
1. RGCYR360IBGR Geneva Green Body Wash Dispenser 360ml. 2. RGCYR360ISGR Geneva Green Shampoo Dispenser 360ml. 3. RGCYR360ILMGR Geneva Green Liquid Hand Soap 360ml. 4. RGCYR360IBLGR Geneva Green Body Lotion Dispenser 360ml. 5. RGCYR360ICGR Geneva Green Conditioner Dispenser 360ml. 6. RGCYR360IMGR Geneva Green Hair & Body Wash Dispenser 360ml.
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A Helping Hand
WITH PLASTIC WASTE A MAJOR ISSUE, SUSTAIN’S NEW RECYCLABLE HOT CUPS PUT THE SOLUTION IN YOUR HANDS.
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1. SUSHCLP8 Sugarcane Hot Cup Lid. 2. SUSSWA08 Single Wall Hot Cup. 3. SUSHCLP12/16 Sugarcane Hot Cup Lid. 4. SUSDWA12 Double Wall Hot Cup.
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t’s an alarming statistic and one you may well have heard before: more than a billion disposable cups get thrown away in Australia every year. New Zealanders, meanwhile, throw away 295 million single-use cups each year. While they may appear recyclable, standard disposable paper coffee cups are made with a plastic lining to waterproof them. And because of that plastic lining most coffee cups can’t be recycled in the standard recycling process, eventually ending up in landfill. That plastic waste soon adds up, with all these cups equating to about 60,000 kilograms of unrecyclable waste each year. That’s about the same weight as a space shuttle. These statistics have had plenty of coverage in recent years. And yet in a part of the world that is famous for its love of coffee, single-use cups are still being used in huge numbers, amounting to about 2.7 million being thrown in the bin every day in Australia. ➜
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1. SUSSWA06 Single Wall Hot Cup 6oz. 2. SUSSTW114 Uncoated Wooden Stirrer 114mm. 3. SUSTSWC Coated Wooden Teaspoon 110mm.
Made from unbleached kraft-look paper board with a water-based barrier coating, Sustain’s cups can be recycled in kerbside co-mingled recycling.
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If you run a cafe, healthcare facility, catering company, hotel or anywhere else that serves drinks, you will know why they are still so popular. On many occasions, for reasons of hygiene and convenience, these cups can seem like the only solution for offering hot and cold drinks. All of which means it’s vital to find and use disposable alternatives that will not be simply added to landfill. That’s where Sustain comes in. Offering a new, innovative disposable paper cup with a water-based barrier coating, the company is set to address the problem head on – and, perhaps, banish it altogether. That’s because these cups are fully recyclable, meaning that by choosing them, and by your customers in turn using and then recycling them, you will be helping establish a more sustainable future. In short, the solution is in your hands. Made from unbleached kraft-look paper board with a water-based barrier coating, Sustain’s cups can be recycled in kerbside co-mingled recycling, as well as through commercial composting facilities. The materials used are harvested from responsibly managed, socially beneficial, environmentally conscious and economically viable forests, earning Forest Stewardship Council® certification. Altogether that means less waste in the ground – and fewer of those scary statistics doing the rounds.
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Feast for the Eyes PIQUE YOUR CUSTOMERS’ VISUAL INTEREST WITH PLATTERS THAT WILL ELEVATE ANY DISH.
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1. BEBI343 Galerie Gastronorm 1/1 65mm. 2. BEBI345 Galerie Gastronorm 1/3 65mm.
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ong before our tastebuds react to the flavours of the food we’ve just put in our mouths, we all do the same thing first: we eat with our eyes. It’s thought that the Roman gourmand Apicius coined the phrase in the first century, but the thought behind it had no doubt been around much longer. That’s because, through much of human history, examining our food visually before sticking it in our mouths made the difference between eating something packed with nutrients and swallowing something that may cause us harm. In the modern world, we don’t need to rely so heavily on our ability to recognise foods that might make us sick. But that doesn’t mean the brain has simply switched off when it comes to examining food. In fact, in a society where we’re constantly surrounded by images of food – from ➜
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With a classic shallow shape and fine bone-white colour, the high alumina-content platters work to highlight the food they are carrying in a wealth of settings.
hunger-inducing TV adverts to foodie uploads on Instagram – the phrase is more prevalent than ever. You eat first with your eyes. If you’re a chef yourself, or you own or run an establishment or catering company serving food, you’ll know all of this intuitively. Good presentation is just as important as balancing flavours. After all, if a dish isn’t visually appealing, no matter what it tastes like, it’s unlikely to become popular. Fortunately, Crème’s Galerie range of platters provides an eye-catching home for just about any type of dish. These china
platters are made from the highest-quality European raw materials, and blend form and function effortlessly. Staying true to the ethos of Crème, the Galerie collection is a deeply stylish option at a cost that will pay for itself over and over. With a classic shallow shape and fine bonewhite colour, the high alumina-content platters work to highlight the food they are carrying in a wealth of settings. And as your customers and clientele make rapid visual assessments of the food they’d like to eat next, that could prove invaluable.
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On the Nose WHILE IT MAY BE A SUBJECT AVOIDED BY MANY, WORKPLACE ODOURS MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO STAFF AND CUSTOMERS.
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he assorted funk of food waste, the body odours that fill a busy café or office, the miasma rising from drains, the smell of deskside bins and the ‘interesting’ scents coming out of bathrooms – the way our workplace smells is something we’re all sensitive to. And yet, whether through embarrassment or squeamishness, it’s not something we often talk about. In reality, it should be an important consideration for any business, as smells can affect the atmosphere of a workplace in a wide-ranging set of ways, from influencing staff mood to inspiring greater productivity.
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And if you are serving the public, it can have an impact on your bottom line. At least 59% of Australians say they are less likely to spend money at a business when confronted by an unpleasant smell. Unsurprisingly, one culprit is bathrooms (more than three quarters of Australians say the first thing they notice when they walk into a bathroom is how it smells.) But the issue of odours in the workplace isn’t confined to the bathroom – and nor is it simply about avoiding bad smells. In fact, research has linked the increased satisfaction and wellbeing of staff to being exposed to aromas that they like, and that
At least 59% of Australians say they are less likely to spend money at a business when confronted by an unpleasant smell. includes at their desks or in communal office kitchens. So how do you neutralise some smells and promote others to make employees happier or customers more likely to return? There are a host of odour-control products available from Bunzl’s Ready-to-Use range to help you stay on top of any aroma, whether as a result of food, waste, bathrooms, bodies, chemicals or even perfumes.
Odour neutralisers, such as urinal deodorant tablets, are essential in bathrooms, while air fresheners will help promote a healthy and happy workplace in shared office spaces. So, if you’ve noticed a wrong note on the nose at your business recently, it’s time to have that conversation – and do something about it.
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Sweet Temptations HOT COCOA HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FAVOURITE WINTER DRINK – AND PRESENTED IN TRENTON’S RUSTIC MUGS, IT’S A SHOW-STOPPER.
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ebsites are devoted to it, Instagram is awash with images of it and specialist cafes do a trade serving it. It comes in sachets, packets and, best of all, bombs. And it’s a winner when topped with whipped cream and marshmallows. Yes, we’re talking cocoa. Is there a more comforting cup of deliciousness to offer your customers? But it wasn’t always the case. Drinking chocolate has a fascinating history, beginning as a spicy, chilli-infused and most definitely cold delicacy in ancient Mayan culture. That was before people began to serve it sweetened and warm many years later, once the Spanish had introduced it to Europe. Today, it’s enjoyed around the world in a number of different ways, from the thick concoction drunk widely in Italy to the thin, frothy, milky version that’s popular here. True, coffee is still the hot drink of choice for adults in Australia and New Zealand. But cocoa is also a clear favourite – especially among Generation Z, where nearly one in ➜
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five enjoy at least one cup of it a week. This is also the generation most likely to spend time on social media, so you don’t need to search for long to find thousands of stylised shots of mugs of cocoa so deep and rich they’ll have you drooling – and wanting to serve up similar to your clientele. Of course, a big part of the appeal is the way the cocoa is presented. Even the tastiest hot cocoa is going to look unappetising in the wrong vessel. This is where Trenton’s crockery ranges hit the sweet spot.
The ceramic mugs, cups and creamers in the Moda Porcelain Chic and Nourish collections marry prettiness with practicality. Modelled on the rustic, artisanal style that’s seen a huge rise in popularity in recent years – especially among Gen Zers – these gorgeous beverage sets provide a comforting home for that most comforting of drinks. What an ideal combination to finish off the winter.
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What a Carve Up NO MATTER THE CUT YOU’RE AFTER, BANDSAW BLADES KEEP THE ART OF BUTCHERY ALIVE.
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here are few crafts that require the strength, precision and experience of butchery. And as far as trades go, it may well be one of the oldest. More or less from the moment humans began to domesticate livestock, early ‘butchers’ were highly prized members of prehistoric societies. As time went on, the trade turned into something of a skilled profession, with butchers in Ancient Rome using hatchets
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and cleavers to add refinement and skill to the role. Fast forward a thousand years or so and the first butchers guilds were formed in England, before, much later again, the mass industrialisation of butchery began in places like Chicago’s meatpacking district, in the late 19th century. And while the late 20th century wasn’t always easy on butchers, as customers were lost to supermarkets, this century has seen
something of a resurgence for the meatcutting craft, with about 1,500 butchers shops currently operating in Australia, and more than 4,000 qualified butchers working in New Zealand. In part that’s been down to a growing desire among the public to know where their meat has come from and how it has been prepared. Likewise, customers will often visit the butcher when seeking out gourmet meat products and cuts they haven’t tried before. It is around this latter point that butchers can truly show expertise – especially if your butcher processes carcasses on site. With nose-to-tail dining proving ever
more popular, not least at a time when sustainability is a noted issue, the butcher is best placed to advise customers on which cuts are right for which dishes. But as every butcher knows, for the right cut, you need the right blade. Partnering with Munkfors, Khabin supplies high-quality bandsaw blades for the food industry. No matter what cuts you are wanting to produce, these blades keep the art of the trade alive. With a blade for any situation, they offer the precision shown by thousands of years of butchery – in each and every cut.
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With nose-to-tail dining proving ever more popular, not least at a time when sustainability is a noted issue, the butcher is best placed to advise customers on which cuts are right for which dishes.
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Glutenfree Flavour WITH THE LESNIE’S GLUTEN-FREE RANGE OF MARINADES AND SEASONINGS, YOU CAN SATISFY MEAT-BUYING CUSTOMERS.
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f all the different kinds of protein that exist in the food we eat, one type has become particularly infamous in recent years: gluten. Found in wheat, rye, barley and oats, gluten can induce a range of unpleasant symptoms in some people, from bloating to cramps. Most prominently, it causes severe issues for anyone suffering from coeliac disease, a long-term condition negatively affecting the small intestine. As a result, gluten-free diets have become increasingly popular, with around a tenth of all Australians now avoiding foods that contain gluten and some 70,000 New Zealanders affected by coeliac disease. But avoiding gluten can be difficult – it’s a popular and widespread ingredient in everything from bread and cereals to cakes. Gluten is also found in many items you might not have considered – such as beer and processed cheese – and a whole range of products used for meat preparation. The Lesnie’s range of marinades, sausage fillings, additives, seasonings and more includes a number of gluten-free options, perfect for customers searching for flavourings that don’t contain gluten. Think marinated chicken wings, rubbed ribs, gourmet sausages, honey soy kebabs, meat schnitzels and even stuffed vegetables – all of these can be achieved with the Lesnie’s gluten-free range.
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QUICK-FIRE Q&A
Cooking Up Kitchens We speak to former chef Ryan Parker about his role bringing commercial kitchens to life through Bunzl. Get creative with glasses as unique as their contents. @arcoroc
RYAN PARKER Sales Team Leader: Hospitality, Equipment & Design Specialist
Sustainable takeaway packaging steals the show in South Australia. @detpak
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Bunzl products and partners you need to follow on Instagram.
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Contact Ryan at: ryan. parker@bunzl.com.au
Tell us about your career. I spent 17 years as a chef, working across a range of kitchens in Australia and consulting in the UK. I joined Bunzl in 2015 as a storeman at the Hospitality depot. My previous time as a chef meant I had a good understanding of what was required in a kitchen and I quickly became an equipment specialist. What does your role at Bunzl involve? My role is to assist the greater sales team with key knowledge in the Hospitality Equipment sector. I provide detailed support and solution advice to customers looking to upgrade equipment or looking for innovative solutions. Most of what I do is helping people solve a problem and making their professional lives easier through the right choice of product. What do you love about your role? I enjoy project planning and I enjoy bringing people’s kitchens to life through using our design team. The variety ensures that you are never bored. No two kitchens are the same. Tell us about some career highlights. I have completed one of our largest government contracts, mobilising a complete roll out of a new kitchen system. The roll out was over the course of five years and I enjoyed making sure the client was getting the best possible deal from our supply partners and that the projects received their goods on time, every time. In my own time, I have recently started a mental health website for hospitality: The Head Chef. It is a free-access website that provides a central hub for key links to assist those within the industry and help chefs with their mental fitness. This has always been something that is close to my heart and I wanted to help others who might be struggling.
A CUT ABOVE
Yannis Zamudio With help from Zamudio, Melbourne’s Griffin & Morris Village Butchers has re-invented itself as a one-stop shop.
When he first joined the team at Griffin & Morris Village Butchers in Berwick (an up-and-coming suburb 40 kilometres south-east of Melbourne) five years ago, chef Yannis Zamudio wasn’t entirely prepared for what the job would entail. “I had been working at EightyOne, a restaurant nearby, and the kitchen revolved around regular rushes and lulls,” Zamudio recalls. “Suddenly, I was put in a position where I could set my own pace over the course of a full workday. And the workload was extremely manageable.” The butchery’s owners, Kerr Griffin and Steven Morris, probably could have hired Zamudio on a part-time basis and worked him as hard as a restaurant chef. But, as Zamudio explains, the pair were determined that their new recruit be given the time and resources to prepare high-quality food, without exception. When they enlisted him, Griffin & Morris joined a small but growing group of Australian businesses that are redefining what a butchery can be. Along with outfits such as Victor Churchill in Sydney, Griffin & Morris are positioning themselves as butchers who also sell a range of produce, from croissants to cultured butter. Zamudio says their obsession with quality was a key reason he took the job. “Having worked with Kerr previously through his supply business, I knew that he was very stringent with the quality that he provides to customers.” Central to this ethos is the butchery’s commitment to sourcing its produce from trusted, ethical suppliers. Its chicken is free range; Above. Zamudio (centre) its beef and lamb is grass-fed, free range and HGP with shop co-owners free; and its pork is raised outdoors in the Otways. Stephen Morris (left) and When Zamudio came on board, the butchery was Kerr Griffin (right).
already well known for preparing food in-house. Its entire range of smallgoods – including bacon, hams, and roast pork and beef – is prepared and smoked on the premises, along with 18 sausage varieties. In 2019, Griffin & Morris’s ever-popular smoked ham won first place nationally in the Artisan Boneless category of the Australian PorkMark Ham Awards, and received extensive media coverage. Now, with Zamudio in the kitchen, the shop is developing a reputation as one of southern Melbourne’s best bets for both fresh produce and “Heat and Eat” meals. They also prepare for and cater to a range of local restaurants. “I’m doing pastries on a daily basis, including pies, pasties and sausage rolls, so everything is exceptionally fresh,” he says. There’s an ever-changing mix of main meals including lasagne, spanakopita, casseroles and curries, as well as vegetables and salads designed to accompany meat from the butcher’s counter. “My output is driven entirely by what the cabinets need, which varies depending on so many factors, from the weather to whether seniors have gotten their pensions that day,” Zamudio says. “It’s important to keep a very close eye on what’s selling to ensure nothing sits in the cabinets for long.” Zamudio says it’s immensely satisfying to be part of a business that only sells premium-quality goods. He reckons the meals he prepares combine the convenience of store-bought food with the integrity of home cooking. And for customers, being able to pick up a complete meal for dinner plus raw ingredients for the week is what makes Griffin & Morris a cut above.
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