Contact
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Michelle Ellwood
- 034657909
- 0276175077
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Coast Rd, Karitane
- mellwood261@gmail.com
- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100037978404145
- https://www.instagram.com/coastal_kaps/
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Primary Produce Mushrooms Seasonal Vendor
Coastal Kaps
Coastal Kaps was established in 2018 with the objective of growing a premium quality mushroom sustainably.
Michelle Ellwood and Shane are passionate about growing mushrooms and providing the Market with the health benefits and eco-friendly protein that mushroom offer. They think of mushrooms as nature's original 'smart drug'. Mushrooms are jam-packed full of essential nutrients and antioxidants. Being high in Vitamin D and Iron, low in calories and help to improve immune function.
When running their business, Michele and Shane are focusing on three core components:
- The growing process, which has been developed as a closed loop production cycle, using a blend of straw and used coffee grounds for the growing medium.
- The disposal of any waste from growing the mushrooms, which is composed and donatewd to the local school for garden projects.
- Establishing a local business that meet the market needs but keeping sustainability.