One of the region’s best-loved and most established businesses has celebrated 80 years in a very special way.
A mural (pictured), which depicts the history of Buderim Ginger, was unveiled at The Ginger Factory.
The 6m mural has been created at the front entrance of the factory by local artist, Maxine Stibbe, and it was presented by Buderim Ginger CEO, Andrew Bond.
Buderim Ginger has a long and rich history in the region.
It was established in 1941 when raw ginger found its way to the Sunshine Coast, thriving in the rich volcanic soil.
When the Second World War cut ginger supply from China, sales of Buderim Ginger soared.
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It was around this time that five farmers met together in the old blacksmith shop in Buderim and formed the Buderim Ginger Grower’s Cooperative Association that evolved into the Buderim Ginger brand we know today.
By the 1990s Buderim Ginger had become a global brand producing ginger for markets around the world including Australia, the UK, Germany, USA, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore.
There have been many highlights along the way including a visit by Princess Diana and Prince Charles in the 1980s, the opening of The Ginger Factory tourist attraction in 1985 and more recently, the opening of The Gruffalo Trail which has delighted thousands of visitors to The Ginger Factory since it opened last year.
