We caught up with Natalie and Annmarie, from Queen’s Harvest at Queen Victoria Market. For them, the Market is about more than business—it’s about building lasting relationships with customers and supporting Melbourne’s local community. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and Queen’s Harvest?  Natalie: I’m Natalie, the daughter of John, and this is…

We caught up with Terry from Vic Meat Supply to discuss his family-owned business at Queen Victoria Market and the 30 years of dedication that took him on a journey from apprentice to owner. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and Vic Meat Supply?    I started when my dad used to pick up…

This Father’s Day we sat down with Lior, who works alongside his father Ariel at Sweaters Australia. Hear about their rich history of their family business, which has been a staple at Queen Victoria Market for 50 years. He highlights the unique variety of knitwear they offer, including their renowned possum merino sweaters. Can you…

We sat down with Ben from Eggporium to chat about his family-owned business at Queen Victoria Market for 12 years, transitioned from supplying eggs to taking over the market stall after the previous owner retired.  Can you tell us a bit about yourself and Eggporium?  Eggporium is a family-owned business that has been a staple…

We sat down with the passionate butcher, Mick, to find out more about Alec Watson & Sons. Mick has been a butcher at Alec Watson & Sons for over 10 years, with nearly a quarter-century spent in the market. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and Alec Watson & Sons Butchers?    “I’m Mick,…

After meeting in Sweden, Kiril and Josefin moved to Australia in 2009, and three years later, they started Mörk Chocolate. We sat down with Kiril to find out more about the world of chocolate and what it means to him and Josefin. What was the inspiration behind starting Mörk Chocolate, leading you to venture into…

We sat down with Carla from Cafe Gilli on International Women’s Day to hear what it means to her and her life journey. She has been working in the hospitality industry for over 30 years, spanning restaurants, cafes, new innovative startups, and her latest venture, Romanello.  How can we ensure that International Women’s Day goes…

Plastic free cleaning tips Spring is my favourite time of year to get organised for the year ahead. The fresh air and sun filled days help to make chores like cleaning, decluttering, and mending enjoyable and fun. We stock up on most of our house cleaning ingredients and supplies throughout the year but try to…

Queen Victoria Market make it easy to shop zero-waste and plastic free, but sometimes buying items in packaging is our only option – and that’s OK. Since National Recycling Week is celebrated from 9-15 November, I wanted to share my tips to keeping packaging out of landfill and becoming a recycling expert. Food packaging Food…

What is Earth Day?  Come together with us to pay tribute to our remarkable planet this Earth Day. Earth Day serves as a poignant reminder of the crucial need for environmental preservation and sustainability. Let’s unite and take action, fostering a healthier planet and paving the way for a brighter future.  On Earth Day (22nd…

The plane trees are starting to drop their leaves, an indicator autumn has arrived in Melbourne. During autumn I like to prepare for winter, buying extra organics and stocking up my pantry alongside other staples from the Market that will keep my family nourished and warm during those colder months. I like to check the…

Storing food correctly is an important and often overlooked part of helping to reduce food waste and saving money. According to Sustainability Victoria, 250,000 tonnes of food is thrown out by households each year and it’s estimated each household sends over $2,000 worth of food into landfill each year. The main food items going to…