Eastcoast Beverages in Kulnura invited Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP, to its beverage manufacturing facility and orchards for a tour.
The tour included a walkthrough of its beverage manufacturing facility and an explanation of how the fruit is picked, juiced, and bottled.
Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP, says the tour was insightful and he has a new appreciation for one of the region’s most recognisable brands.
“It was quite the honour to be given a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the Central Coast’s most recognisable and respected family-owned businesses”, Dr Reid said.
“It was amazing seeing the mechanics involved with processing the fruit onsite and the employees that ensure it all runs smoothly”.
“It was also great learning more about the Lentini family and their journey from Italy to Australia, where they established orchard farms in Kulnura in 1965”, Dr Reid said.
“From 1965 until the present day, the Lentini family have been able to grow its business to employ over 50 Central Coast residents and contribute to our region’s economic strength”.
“Today, it is still a family-owned business, with three generations involved in the organisation”, Dr Reid said.
“Eastcoast Beverages are environmentally aware and have a sustainability focus, which is to Return – Regrow – Re-juice. What this means is that all products are recyclable, water used in the beverage manufacturing facility is treated and re-used to irrigate orchards, and citrus pulp is sent to other businesses to make citrus-infused yoghurts and desserts”.
“I would like to thank the Lentini family for their continued support for the Central Coast, and to Managing Director, Samuel Lentini, for his sincere hospitality”, Dr Reid said.
“I would encourage people on the Central Coast to consider purchasing an Eastcoast Beverage product at their next supermarket shop to ensure our local Aussie businesses continue to thrive and are supported”.
To learn more about Eastcoast Beverages, visit: https://eastcoastbeverages.com.au/
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