Member for Robertson Gordon Reid was recently given a tour of Eastcoast Beverages at Kulnura.
The tour included a walk-through of the beverage manufacturing facility and orchards and an explanation of how the fruit is picked, juiced and bottled.
Reid said the tour gave him 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,” he 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.
“From 1965 until the present day, the Lentini family have been able to grow the 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.”
Reid said Eastcoast Beverages was environmentally aware and had a sustainability focus, which was 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,” he said.
“I would like to thank the Lentini family for their continued support for the Central Coast.
“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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Member for Robertson Gordon Reid