Business leader, entrepreneur and \u201clocavore\u201d, Roz White is undeniably one of the movers and shakers of the wider Sunshine Coast community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She wore the badge of Sunshine Coast Business Women\u2019s Network outstanding business leader in 2015 and was named regional owner\/ entrepreneur leader of the year in 2016 by the Australian Institute of Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Such is her talent, innovation and insight that she was recognised by IGA in 2017 when she was inducted into their Hall of Fame \u2013 the first independent woman to be awarded the honour. Roz loves giving back to the community by sitting on a range of boards and working with charities such as Montrose Therapy and Respite Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Give her a chance and she\u2019ll tell you about her grand vision for the Sunshine Coast and her passion for supporting local primary producers, but what I really wanted to find out in our recent catch-up, was what does a supermarket industry doyen pour into her glass for a Friday afternoon tipple?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Being as busy as she is, it took a while to align our diaries to chat about wine but we managed to catch up at one of her favourite Sunshine Coast restaurants, Hungry Feel, at Buderim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She tells me that she loves the venue\u2019s \u201cfeel\u201d and fare and that \u201cthey consistently run a great menu, (owners) Chris and Larissa (White) are fabulous locals and they are passionate about sourcing great local produce\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When she\u2019s not giving her time to work with community groups, Roz is busily expanding her innovative \u201clocavore\u201d program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This aptly named project aims to support local farmers, producers and manufacturers of supermarket staples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Roz, a \u201clocavore\u201d is \u201ca person who chooses to consume food that is grown, raised, or produced locally, usually within 200km from home. A \u2018locavore\u2019 connects food consumers with the food producers within a small targeted radius developing better food networks, improving local economies and enriching health, environmental, community and social impacts\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s an admirable philosophy and already doing wonders for a COVID-19-ravaged local industry, Roz says that \u201clocal products not only keep money in our community, they make it from \u2018paddock to plate\u2019 in the shortest possible time frame to ensure the freshest possible product at a great price! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re encouraged by Roz and her team to support locals as she urges, \u201cNext time you are in our stores, look out for the local logo as it\u2019s your \u2018ticket\u2019 to purchasing a quality, locally produced or grown product.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s little doubt that the project is achieving its goal of building community vibrancy, positively impacting our environment and ensuring the sustainability of our local economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over 25 years, White\u2019s supermarket business has grown from a small corner store to a group of multi-award-winning, market leading stores focusing on supporting people and the community through their unique \u2018locavore\u2019 program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She is a passionate business advocate having held leadership positions including board chair, member of various business groups, mentor and speaker at industry events and active community volunteer. But what about her preferences in wine?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Business leader, entrepreneur and \u201clocavore\u201d, Roz White is undeniably one of the movers and shakers of the wider Sunshine Coast community. She wore the badge of Sunshine Coast Business Women\u2019s Network outstanding business leader in 2015 and was named regional owner\/ entrepreneur leader of the year in 2016 by the Australian Institute of Management. Such…
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