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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.

Why we source our salmon from New Zealand (and not Tasmania)
At Cannings, our highest priority when we are sourcing is animal welfare. This is why, many years ago we made the decision to switch away from Tassie salmon, in favour of Ora King Salmon, which is sustainably farmed in New Zealand. In fact, we were the first major stockist of Ora King in Melbourne outside of fine dining restaurants, where it was usually found at the time! It was a tough decision for us to move away from Aussie salmon, as local sourcing is always our first choice, but in this case it was a no brainer given the comparison between these two products.

Insights from Sam Canning: Take home meals (survey inside!)
An update on our take home meal offering, and a survey! We would love to hear your thoughts.

Insights from Sam Canning: Fear and Success
The concept I am going to try and convey here is the relationship between fear and success. It was within deep introspection that I received insight to a place that I assumed did not exist—or if it did, it was small and insignificant and obviously quite comfortable under the shade of ignorance. Fear! Oh hello, Fear.

Insights From Sam Canning: Bovaer and mRNA in Cattle
More and more of our customers are asking us the question - do Cannings producers use Bovaer or mRNA vaccines when raising their cattle. Cannings is proudly free from both of these supplements/treatments - let's talk a little bit about why.

Insights From Sam Canning: The Year of Change!
I'm wondering if you noticed the significant shifts at Cannings over the last six months! Let me pull the curtain to give you an insight.

Insights from Sam Canning: Cash Is Back!
Cash is back at Cannings! Whhhhaaaaaaat??? Allow me to provide some backstory and context as to why I decided to go cashless back in 2014 and why, in 2024, I have decided to bring cash back.