InvertiGro has announced a partnership with Delaware North and Simon George & Sons to pioneer a new era of hyperlocal, sustainable dining in Australia's Northern Territory.
The first-of-its-kind collaboration is reshaping fresh produce supply in the region through the launch of a hyperlocal indoor farming initiative at Delaware North's Mindil Beach Casino Resort. The partnership introduces a cutting-edge hub-and-spoke indoor farming model that enables premium fresh produce to be grown just minutes, or even metres, from where it is served.
Guests at Mindil Beach Casino Resort can now experience this innovation firsthand at the newly refreshed il Piatto restaurant, where an InvertiWall vertical farming system allows diners to observe produce growing inside the venue. Harvested just moments before it reaches the plate or glass, the result is unmatched freshness, flavour and nutritional value.
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Behind the scenes, and only minutes away in Winnellie, Simon George & Sons is supporting the collaboration with additional supplies and ingredients sustainably grown using InvertiGro's InvertiCube technology, which is designed for commercial-scale food supply.
The initiative was launched with a function at Mindil Beach Casino Resort, where local media, government representatives, influencers and business leaders enjoyed a taste of the future of farming.
Currently growing a range of herbs, microgreens and edible flowers that feature in il Piatto's creative dishes and drinks, InvertiGro's controlled environment systems remove the constraints of climate and seasonality. The technology is capable of growing a wide range of crops, enabling chefs to access rare, out-of-season and regionally unique ingredients to support premium dining experiences at the resort.
"Our technology enables fresh produce to be grown almost anywhere, regardless of climate or season," said Paul Millett, Co-Founder & CEO of InvertiGro. "Partnering with Mindil Beach Casino Resort and Simon George & Sons to provide producers, hospitality providers and diners with a real taste of the possibilities with InvertiGro technology is incredibly exciting."
For global hospitality and entertainment leader Delaware North — owner and operator of Mindil Beach Casino Resort — the partnership reinforces its commitment to innovative, responsible hospitality, prioritising local sourcing, reducing environmental impact and enhancing guest experiences.
"This partnership reflects Delaware North's and Mindil Beach Casino Resort's commitment to innovation and sustainability in hospitality. With it we can elevate our dining experiences with consistently high-quality and hard-to-come-by ingredients, whilst also supporting local producers and reducing our environmental footprint," said Brad Morgan, General Manager of Mindil Beach Casino Resort. "Growing produce just minutes from where it will be served is an exciting step forward for fresh food supply in the Territory. This project allows us to deliver exceptional quality while continuing our commitment to a greener, more sustainable future."
For Simon George & Sons, the initiative builds on their commitment to solving real supply challenges in the Territory, getting the freshest possible produce to customers with less distance, less waste and less reliance on long freight routes.
"Our team has always found ways to get quality fresh produce to our customers despite the distances and challenges involved. This takes that a step further, and it's a pretty remarkable thing to be part of," said Steve Ehlers, General Manager of Simon George & Sons Darwin.
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