MBL

15/10/2026

Your regular order, ready when you are 🛒

If you have an MBL account, you can access your preferred product list when you log in to our website!

Keep the products you buy regularly close and make repeat orders faster. 📑

Less searching, more time to keep doing what you do best.

Log in to your account to check it out now!

🌐 https://www.makeitwithmbl.com.au/

14/10/2026

🏆 We're thrilled to announce that MBL has been named a finalist in the New Product Award Category at this years industry awards!

Our Butcher's Banquet sauce range is in the spotlight.

Created for our butcher shop members, these sauces are designed to give customers another reason to keep shopping local.

A huge thank you to our MBL team and members who have helped deliver these sauces to their customers.

We're proud to stand alongside fellow South Australian businesses showcasing their own exciting products! 🔥

Good luck to all the finalists!

13/10/2026

Congratulations! O'Connells Meats 🎉

A huge congratulations to O'Connells Meats who were named Best Butcher at the 2026 Greater Adelaide Local Business Awards!

Tony’s journey in the trade began with an apprenticeship at just 15, and today, he continues to share his passion for quality meat alongside his sons. With decades of experience, Tony has built a reputation for quality produce, great service and a love for the community.

Next time you’re at the Market, pick up something delicious and say hello to Tony and the team.

12/10/2026

Most of our members know that MBL is a co-operative, but what does that mean for you?

👥 Member-Owned: Decisions are made collectively by the members ensuring everyone benefits. Businesses big and small all have the same voting power.

🌱Sustainable industry Growth: Supporting the growth of local industries and supporting them into the future.

🤝 Collaborative Advantage: Members can access better value through MBL's combined buying power.

🏆 Shared Success: Members can access shared profits through eligible annual rebates.

This co-operative model has helped MBL thrive for over 120 years.

08/10/2026

📢 The September - October edition of the MBL News is out now!

Catch up on the latest updates from our members.

📅 MBL AGM Save the Date!
🏆 Interview with Bruce Berry - Winner of AMIC Legend Award
🏭 New MBL Proteins Warehouse set to open
🔪 New AMIC Pathways Program Announced
📣 After 40 Years Dino leaves the block behind
🍞 Gawler South Bakery approaches 60 years in operation

Don't miss out on what's happening at MBL and across the industry.

👉 Read the latest edition here:
https://www.calameo.com/read/007779716e0b9dabdea91

06/10/2026

📣 Announcing the 2026 South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards Finalists!

Spanning across 15 categories, our 2026 finalists represent both established enterprises and emerging players from both metropolitan and regional South Australia, and recognise excellence across the entire food value chain.

Check out the full list of finalists here 👉 https://ow.ly/Tn3e50ZUM5A

Winners will be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner on Friday, 13 November at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

🎟️Special Offer 🎟️
To celebrate the announcement of our finalists we're bringing back Early Bird gala dinner tickets for just 24 hours! Secure your tickets today at: https://ow.ly/B6W550ZTNxU

Good luck to all our finalists — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Food South Australia proudly manage the South Australian Premier's Food and Beverage Industry Awards program, supported by the SA Government through the Department of State Development.

05/10/2026

🔥 Buy a bag of charcoal, go in the draw!

Stock your shelves up with Imperial Charcoal and you could win a new Weber Smokey Joe BBQ!

For every 10kg bag purchased, you receive one entry into the draw. 🎟️

At just $29 ex a bag (Members only), its a great opportunity to stock up going into the warmer weather.

- Easy to Light
- 6 Hour Burn Time
- XL Lump Size

Order online or contact our team today!

📞 1800 626 649
🌐 https://www.makeitwithmbl.com.au/products/540307

30/09/2026

We are proud to be a Gold Produce Partner of the 2026 Taste of Australia Dinner, hosted by the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM).

The Taste of Australia Dinner brings together leaders from across Australia's co-operative and mutual sector to celebrate the contribution of member-owned businesses and the quality of Australian produce.

We're pleased to be standing alongside other leading Australian co-operatives and mutuals at this special event.

Where?📍 Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
When? 📅 Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Learn more about the 2026 BCCM Leaders' Summit and Taste of Australia Dinner and register 👇

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bccm/2032725

29/09/2026

📣 Labour day Long Weekend!

The MBL showroom and warehouse will be closed on Monday, 5th of October for Labour Day.

We will reopen on Tuesday, 6th of October with normal trading hours.

Please plan ahead, and contact us if you have any questions.

📞 1800 626 649
✉️ [email protected]

27/09/2026

🥩 Do you know someone looking to start a career in the meat industry?

The new AMIC Pathways Program is launching this October, creating a pathway for school students, school leavers, apprentices and emerging workers to get their foot in the door.

Developed by AMIC in partnership with TAFE SA, the program offers practical, industry-focused training while connecting participants with employers and introducing them to the range of careers available across the meat industry.

🎓 Fee-free for eligible participants
🔪 Practical, hands-on training
🤝 Connect with industry employers
💼 Explore career and apprenticeship opportunities

Interested? Now is the time to get involved.

An information, recruitment and interview session will be held at TAFE SA on Wednesday 7 October for those who have completed the online Expression of Interest.

Know someone who could be a good fit?

👉 Complete the Expression of Interest to get started.
https://www.tafesa.edu.au/xml/course/sc/sc_T746302130.aspx