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Workshops, food innovation and school programs

We turn surplus produce into practical, shelf-stable food, and we help others do the same. Through hands-on workshops, innovation consulting and school programs, we bring food waste, sustainability and value-adding to life.

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FOOD INNOVATION

Food innovation and value-add consulting

Got surplus produce, seconds, seasonal gluts or a product idea sitting in the too-hard basket? We help producers, growers and food businesses turn excess produce into value-added products. With over 70 products created to date, this is where our passion really comes alive. We can help with:

  • product ideas and development
  • dehydrated food concepts
  • surplus produce solutions
  • small-batch testing
  • shelf-stable product thinking
  • practical pathways from paddock to pantry
  • storytelling and market positioning
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HANDS-ON

Hands-on workshops

Learn how to turn everyday fruit, vegetables and pantry staples into simple, shelf-stable meals and snacks. Perfect for home cooks, gardeners, hikers, community groups and anyone wanting to reduce food waste. You will learn how to:

  • dehydrate safely and confidently
  • make simple meals from dried ingredients
  • reduce waste at home
  • store food for everyday use, camping or emergencies
  • create practical food solutions from seasonal produce

In-house workshops are limited to 4 people per class. Group bookings and off-site workshops are available by enquiry.

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SCHOOLS

School programs that bring sustainability to life

Our school program helps students understand food waste, circular economy thinking and real-world food innovation through practical, hands-on learning. Students explore how imperfect and surplus produce can become useful, delicious and valuable products. Programs can support learning around:

  • sustainability
  • food and fibre
  • entrepreneurship
  • circular economy
  • agriculture
  • food technology
  • design thinking
  • regional innovation

This is not just theory. It is real-world problem solving, built from the work happening every day at Woodlane Pantry.

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2025 SA RURAL WOMEN'S AWARD WINNER AND NATIONAL FINALIST

Let's turn surplus into something good

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