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Feeding kids isn’t always easy in the school holidays, but a big number of South Australian food brands are stepping up to make it simpler. From ready-made meals designed for busy weeknights to sweet or savoury snacks and treats kids actually get excited about.
With the April school holidays fast approaching, finding ways to keep the kids entertained isn’t always easy, so be sure to check out our activity guide for what’s on.
Whether you’re trying to find something quick over the break, or help the grandparents organised meals while your at work, these local businesses are helping take the pressure off parents.
JNR FOOD CO
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Meet JNR Food Co, nutritious ready-made kids’ meals made by mums and loved by kids. This Adelaide-born food venture is helping take the stress out of mealtimes for busy families, with convenient options designed to make feeding little ones that bit easier.
Created with both nutrition and convenience in mind, JNR Food Co offers ready-made meals that are ideal for everything from weekday dinners to lunchbox prep. It’s a local brand giving parents a practical option they can feel good about, while still delivering meals kids actually want to eat.
For more information, click here.
Veghead
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Veghead is Adelaide’s newest female-founded food brand on a mission to help families eat more vegetables.
Founded by Cathrine Hosking, Veghead was born from personal experience. As a self-described “recovering veggie-hater”, Cathrine grew up convinced she hated vegetables due to stressful dinners and constant food battles.
Veghead’s Banana & Chocolate Mini Muffins are available online and in stores at Tony & Marks and selected Foodland locations, including Pasadena and Frewville, with further products set to launch later this year.
For more information, click here.
Good Life Market
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These fruit strips and dried snacks from Good Life Market are ones you can feel good about giving the kids. Made from fruit that goes straight from tree to snack (with just a little squashing and packaging in between). They’re tasty, 100% natural, and free from preservatives, additives and sulphur which is a big win when it comes to dried fruit.
Even better, the fruit is grown on a South Australian family-owned farm, so you’re supporting local with every bite.
For more information, click here.
Vintage Chef Co
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For families looking to take the pressure out of dinner, Vintage Chef Co offers a locally made meal option that is all about convenience. Based at Evanston Park, the South Australian business provides ready-made meals, café offerings and catering, with menus designed for easy lunches and dinners at home. Its generous portion sizes also make it a handy choice for parents feeding younger kids
For the Vintage Chef Co website, click here.
The Family Cook
The Family Cook is an Adelaide-based meal delivery service designed to take the stress out of feeding the family. Offering a range of ready-made meals that are delivered fresh or frozen, it’s a simple heat-and-serve solution for busy households during the school holidays.
With flexible ordering and delivery across metro Adelaide, it’s an easy option to keep stocked in the fridge or freezer for those days when cooking just isn’t on the cards. It’s all about convenience, with meals designed to make family dinners quicker and easier.
For more information, click here.
Tinybeets Foods
We can’t forget about the little ones of the family, and Tinybeets is helping deliver.
Tinybeets Foods is a go-to for families with babies and toddlers, offering chef-made meals delivered straight to your door. The range includes purees and toddler meals made from real, whole ingredients, designed to make feeding younger kids quick and stress-free.
With meals ready from the freezer in minutes and delivered on a regular schedule, it’s a practical option for parents juggling work, school holidays and everything in between. It’s a simple way to have healthy, ready-to-go options on hand for the littlest eaters.
For more information, click here.
