Blog
As butchers with a conscience, we deliver Australia's most high welfare produce. Guided by our values and commitment to what is right, we're here to lead positive change.
Our Mission Statement
When I first started the business in 2010, I didn't even know what a Mission Statement was but I knew that I wanted my business to be meaningful and distinct. Following my intuition, I was able to make fast decisions about what was right for the business because the choice was clear— it's free range or nothing. A simple philosophy that we, as butchers with a conscience, still live by.
Why Is Sustainable Seafood Important?
Sustainable seafood is a term that we’ve been hearing a lot more about in the last 5 - 10 years, as the discussion about environmental footprints and resource consumption becomes more and more prominent in the popular consciousness. Sustainable seafood is something that is very close to our hearts here at Cannings, but you might be wondering - why is sustainable seafood so important? After all - there are plenty of fish in the sea! Or are there?
Something new and exciting is coming...
Cannings Free Range Butchers, the brand that I created, has been synonymous with the colour green since its inception back in 2010. For me, the colour green was indicative of our commitment to environmentally beneficial agriculture practices, fresh grass and new beginnings. Green is also a wonderful contrasting colour to meat. After sporting this colour for over a decade, I felt the urge to reimagine the brand—it's colours, the logo, and the name itself.
Beef Cuts Cheat Sheet
A handy cheat sheet with cooking tips and info on a selection of our favourite Cannings beef cuts.
Organic vs. Free Range: What’s the difference?
At Cannings, we stock only the very best high welfare, free range produce. Many people hear ‘free range butcher’ and assume that our produce is also organic. Although we have many things in common with certified organic - we actually choose not to stock certified organic meats. This might leave you scratching your head wondering ‘what is the difference?’
Insights From Sam Canning: Recent Supplier Farm Visits
As you may already know, from time to time, I like to jump in the car and go visit our suppliers and their farms. Sometimes, I tour the processing facilities (abattoirs) also. This is something I have done from the very early days of Cannings. Without this due diligence, I could never be entirely certain of a supplier or where their values lie.
