Sporadical City Mushrooms
Sporadical City Mushrooms is a female-led Melbourne mushroom farm founded in 2018 with a vision to grow delicious, sustainable mushrooms for the local community.
Starting in a small inner-city rental, the farm has since grown into a year-round urban operation using repurposed shipping containers by Darebin Creek in Alphington. Its modular farming approach enables the production of gourmet mushrooms with zero waste and no chemicals, making the most of small, under-utilised urban spaces.
Danny Balboa's
Danny Balboa’s is a Melbourne hot sauce and spice rub brand built on one belief: flavour comes first. Handcrafted in Brunswick using Australian ingredients, each product is designed to elevate cooking with bold flavour rather than just heat. With over a decade of experience, Danny Balboa’s also operates as a social enterprise, creating flexible employment opportunities for people who are neurodivergent or experiencing mental health challenges. Every brain deserves a seat at the table!
Fresh Rus
Fresh Rus shares the joy and nostalgia of freshly squeezed Australian-grown sugarcane juice, blended with fresh ingredients including ginger, mint, and pineapple sourced from local markets. Naturally sweet, refreshing, and packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, Freshrus creates a low-GI beverage inspired by the simple pleasures of home.
ACIDE™
ACIDE™ was founded by Jon Bussell after a pivot from charcuterie to pickling during COVID. What started as small-batch production quickly grew into a bold, flavour-led range of pickles and ferments made to bring balance, acid, and excitement to everyday food. ACIDE™ focuses on quality ingredients, low-waste practices, and distinct flavour profiles—from deeply sour to sweet and umami-driven. All products are made in Melbourne and designed to elevate meals rather than simply sit on the side.