Thousand Apologies is a pocket-sized rebellion against bland food and boring sauce bottles. Born in Melbourne from a love of bold flavours and a mission to beat the winter blues, the brand creates hot sauces using premium Australian chillies and native ingredients.

With no gimmicks—just bold flavour, sustainable packaging, and respect for those brave enough to take on the heat—each award-winning bottle is crafted in small batches using locally sourced ingredients from producers who value quality and the planet.

From mild flings to full-blown meltdowns, Thousand Apologies delivers heat with humour, character, and a little too much honesty.

The Tasty Stuff creates fruit-forward hot sauces where fruit takes centre stage and chilli plays the perfect supporting role. Based in Melbourne, the brand crafts small-batch sauces using real fruit, a touch of chilli, and no artificial ingredients.

Each sauce offers a fruity twist on classic flavours such as salsa verde, sweet and sour, and BBQ, with approachable heat designed for pairing. From kiwi on eggs to apricot with nuggets and berries on a cheese board, The Tasty Stuff creates sauces that enhance food rather than simply add heat.

Just fruit and a little chilli—that’s it.

Aunty Jenny's Spices brings premium spices straight from the farms, sourcing high-quality ingredients to deliver authentic flavour and freshness in every blend.

In Season Juices produces specialty cold-pressed juice blends that showcase locally grown fruit and vegetables from their farmer friends.

Wonder Pies is a Melbourne-born gourmet pie company established in 2018 by renowned chef Raymond Capaldi. What began as a wholesale bakehouse has grown into a flavour-packed enterprise delivering handcrafted pies and artisanal baked goods across Australia.

Serving up bold, flavour-packed tacos inspired by the streets of Texas and Mexico. Expect juicy fillings, punchy salsas, smoked meats, handmade tortillas and crispy corn chips with fresh guac or house-made salsa.

Chappy’s is a proud Australian, gastronomic chip brand turning humble local potatoes into bold, premium kettle-cooked crisps with serious personality. Born from a hands-on, small-batch mindset and built on real production expertise, Chappy’s blends punchy flavour innovation with clean, retro design to stand out on shelf. From cult-favourite classics to elevated twists like dairy free Cacio e Pepe, the brand has carved out a loyal following by backing quality with character — proving that when you snack local and stay crispy, big flavour wins every time.

Mrs C's is an Australian artisan condiments brand that draws on authentic recipes, including a secret family chilli oil recipe, along with chilli honey and chilli almonds. Inspired by a love of food, family, and friends, the brand shares flavours created with care and tradition.

Holy Snack transforms humble popped water lily seeds into bold, crunchy bites you didn’t know you needed.

Roasted locally in Melbourne, their fox nuts come in three flavours: Himalayan Salt, fiery Peri Peri (best served with beer) and Thai Sweet Chilli (made for wine and grazing boards).

Naturally gluten-free, lighter than chips and a source of plant-based protein and fibre - clean snacking, big flavour, zero compromise.

Lana’s Garden celebrates the versatility of rhubarb through handcrafted, all-natural preserves and condiments. Founded by Lana, affectionately known as the “Rhubarb Lady” of South-West Victoria, the Warrnambool-based brand creates vegan and gluten-free products made without artificial colours, thickeners, or preservatives, so you can enjoy pure wholesome flavours.

SMALL DREAM SWEETS is a bean-to-bar chocolatier specialising in bonbons, bars & dragées. Creating treats that are traceable, colourful & handmade.

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.

Through creative collaborations with local chefs, food businesses, and ecologists, Sporadical City Mushrooms has developed an innovative range of products that reduce waste, celebrate flavour, and help rescue surplus produce from fellow growers.

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 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™ 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.