Franck and Emma’s love of good food shines through in every jar of Crunch Preserves. After travelling the world in search of flavour, this French-trained chef and his food-loving partner settled in Margaret River, inspired by its fresh produce and simple beauty.

Tucked away in Chapman Hill near Busselton, Hippo Lakes is a family-run café and farm shop where you can dine on a shaded verandah overlooking the peaceful gardens and wide-open lawns. The farm shop is laden with unique gifts, bunches of flowers and, of course, their delicious cakes and preserves to take home. It’s a place to relax, wander and enjoy good food.

Paul at WA Wood Designs is a true craftsman, creating beautiful serving and kitchen boards from salvaged WA timbers that would otherwise go to waste. Working from his home workshop, he shapes each piece by hand, letting the natural character of the wood guide the design. His wife Jackie gives every board its final touch, applying multiple layers of food-grade oil that bring out the grain and give a high-end finish. You’ll often find Paul & Jackie at the Busselton & Dunsborough weekend markets and others around the wider South West, sharing their work with locals and tourists who want to take home a stunning piece of our region’s timbers.

Nicci and Bryce run this small, locally owned Dunsborough business, handmaking the crackers found on just about every grazing board in the South West. They make them in small batches using real, local ingredients – fresh herbs from their own garden, garlic from a local organic supplier, cheeses from the south west and truffles sourced from the region.  Their range includes both classic and gluten-free options, they’ve developed a gluten-free recipe where there’s no compromise on quality or flavour.  This is a real success story, with their crackers earning national awards and a loyal local following along the way.

Someday Somehow is a tiny craft brewery in Vasse run by two mates who are all about brewing proper gluten-free beer. They use sorghum, quinoa, rice and corn instead of traditional barley, and they’ve developed their own method that gives their beers real flavour and character - no boring beers here. They’re just getting started, but their gluten-free crafties already have a loyal following. You’ll often spot them at markets around the South West, sharing tastings and chatting with locals who appreciate a gluten-free beer that actually tastes great.

You know you're arrived as soon as you get out the car at their place in Vasse. You can grab a coffee and a snack, as well as their various blends. It couldn't be any fresher, they're roasting just on the other side of the window. We like their goal, "To roast great coffee, do good where we can, and bring people together along the way."

Karen runs Janthina Soaps from her family property overlooking the forests of Yallingup, where she handcrafts natural soaps, shampoo bars and body products in small batches. Each bar is made from scratch using the traditional cold-process method, then cured for 4–6 weeks to create a long-lasting, gentle soap. She uses high-quality natural oils and butters, colours them with clays and botanicals, and scents them only with pure essential oils - never synthetic fragrances or micas. With plastic-free packaging and a focus on sustainability, Janthina Soaps is all about simple, honest skincare that’s kind to both people and the planet.

Glen Hagger founded GH Produce out of a simple need for clean, gluten-free food that actually tasted great. A chef and surfer from the coast of WA, Glen started experimenting with local ingredients in his kitchen, creating the original Gatherer Hunter Granola to fuel life on the move - from early morning surf checks to long hikes and road trips. What began at farmers’ markets has grown into a full range of granolas, energy bars, porridges and spice blends, all crafted with real ingredients.

Sue & Steve at Solarfruit create incredible sun-dried fruit bars and treats in Donnybrook, using premium local fruit and a slow, natural drying process. Their fruit is dried gently in the sun rather than being washed, resulphured or oven-dried like many commercial products, which means the flavour stays just like when the fruit came from the orchard. They’ve been making these products since 1994, and their commitment to quality and simple ingredients has made them a much-loved South West favourite.

We love this small business from Albany, WA, they're doing everything right. They make high quality, clean dog treats using ingredients sourced locally and ethically. Nothing is added, it's just 100% meat. They've also got options for dogs with sensitive tummies or allergies (check out the camel jerky). What a wonderful way to make a dog's day by including something for them in a gift hamper!