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As a valued client of Hood Sweeney, we are proud to promote Pangkarra Pty Ltd and their new food business, based in Clare Valley South Australia.
Clare Valley farmers, David and Margot Maitland, together with their sons Sam and Jim, have value added to their existing farming business, by launching wholegrain pasta products, made from 100% durum wheat, grown on their farm.
Initially, the business will produce wholegrain dry pasta, with the intention of growing the business long term, offering other food products from the farm.
“Our family have been primary producers since 1866,” said Jim Maitland, fifth generation farmer of Anama Park, near Clare. “We felt there was an opportunity to value add our farm produce. With the vital support and input from all family members, we feel the public will be receptive to premium wholegrain pasta.”
Jim said it had been a long road and despite challenges, the family business has 'rolled with the punches' and developed an artisan-style product which received glowing reviews from the food industry, including Maggie Beer. “The family should be very proud of their pasta. I really loved its flavour and texture,” Maggie said.
Pangkarra wholegrain pasta has a long list of associated health benefits, and a grainy, nutty, delicious taste. The four pasta shapes include wholegrain fettuccine, wholegrain spaghetti, wholegrain linguine and wholegrain penne, which can be found in selected IGA and gourmet stores.
For more information on the business, visit Pangkarra Foods or join them on Facebook and Twitter.
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