Wild & Naked Food Expo in Geraldton boasts sustainability and economically sourced local produce

A food expo all about sustainable food practices and preserving the land was hosted in Geraldton on Saturday, with natural items sold which benefit the purchaser, animals and environment. The food festival comes after a Statewide ban on the supply of certain plastic items implemented by the Western Australian Government was introduced on July 1. The Wild & Naked Food Expo ran at Queen Elizabeth II community centre on Saturday, with the venue quickly filling up as residents around Geraldton collected homemade, locally grown produce. Hosted by Goodness Festival, boasting science, sustainability and innovation, the event informed guests on healthier purchasing decisions and sustainable gardening practices. Among local businesses at the event included 6530 Honey, Secret Gardens, Wild Women Wendy, Wild Sown Gardens, Boomerang bags and Qi Herbs plant pharmacy. Expo guests were asked to bring reusable items such as bottles and bags, to fill with unpackaged produce. Geraldton MLA Lara Dalton gave an acknowledgement of country speech and thanked the community for supporting local business, linking the importance of sustainable food sourcing with NAIDOC Week and the land. Tickets were handed to guests to take part in a door prize draw and other competitions, donated by Ms Dalton, community groups and businesses big and small.