Family keeps it simple, transparent, local
Producers Name:
Glen Beal and Amy Suttie
Business Name:
The Maleny Peanut Butter Co.
Location:
We are based in Witta, but we make our peanut butter out of a commercial kitchen in Maleny.
Number of years in operation:
Just over a year.
Q: In a few words how would you best describe your business?
We are a small family business. Everything we do is very hands on, and this has been a side-project we’ve enjoyed doing as it’s just something a little bit different and we love it! We pick up the jars and peanuts from our local suppliers and do everything ourselves. Amy hand drew the labels, and everything is made here in Australia. The peanuts are grown in Kingaroy, we use Australian sea salt and the jars and lids are all made here. We use recycled paper labels that are all put on by hand.
Q: How did it all begin?
We are just really big fans of peanut butter! We couldn’t find a good local made Peanut butter. We thought, how hard can it be? It’s just squished peanuts and salt right? Turns out, there’s a little bit more to it than that, but that’s the philosophy we try to keep, which is keep it simple, transparent and local. To make something we are happy to feed our family.
Q: What are your backgrounds/interests?
Amy grew up in the Hinterland and is an Artist. Glen left school to train as a chef and is originally from the bottom of the South Island, NZ.
Q: What type of peanut butter do you offer?
We have a few new blends we are experimenting with at the moment that we hope to launch in the new year. Currently we have our old fashioned ‘Hinterland Smunchy’, which is not quite smooth, not quite crunchy. It’s a good compromise for the whole family. Really bringing the smooth and crunchy people together and saving customers from having to have two different jars at home. It’s just lightly roasted peanuts and Australian sea salt. That’s it. No additives, preservatives or social media.
Q: Where can people purchase your product? The Maple Street Co-op and The Barn on Flaxton have been amazing at supporting us. They really are all about community and supporting small local business. We feel very lucky to live in a community where businesses like these exist.
