By Abbey Cannan
A popular organic health food store has opened its doors in Tewantin, with a huge celebration set for the grand opening on Saturday 18 February.
Flannerys Tewantin is right in town at 117 Poinciana Avenue, and there are 100 wholefood goodie bags up for grabs for the first 100 customers that spend over $50 at the grand opening.
Tewantin is the 12th location – with stores open across Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Murwillumbah, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Maroochydore.
With close to 50 years in the market – they are a small team of passionate foodies and wellness advocates.
The stores are centred around holistic wellness – offering fresh certified organic produce, wholefoods, the option to shop in bulk to save on packaging, household care that is safe to use in our homes and for our oceans, skin and oral care that protects and nourishes without the harsh chemicals and hormone disruptors, local organic meat and eggs… not to mention the hundreds of gluten free and plant based options.
Tewantin currently employs 11 locals and hopes to grow this.
Headed up by Julia (Italiano), the friendly team also includes long-time locals to the area, with Qualified Naturopaths available seven days a week to discuss any health concerns you may have.
“It’s a free service we provide with a wealth of knowledge that our team are only too happy to share,” Julia said.
“With the incredible farmland that surrounds us – we are currently in talks with local producers to supply direct.
“Supporting our community full circle is a core value for us.”
Mal and Berice Flannerys (founders of the original Mrs Flannerys) set up their very first store in the Tweed. Now part of The Natural Grocery Company – the team are proud to expand up to this area.
“We are still the same health food store today… albeit with an incredible range of wholefoods and local goodies that has expanded in the last 50 years, as more people tune into what they are consuming and the effects it has on their overall wellbeing,” Julia said.
Flannerys believes in the power of nutrition: food is medicine.
“ Organic where possible to achieve the maximum nutrition, eliminating inflammation caused by pesticides and chemicals as well as ensuring our earth is cared for during the process of harvesting food,” Julia said.
“ It’s a personalised approach, depending on wherever you are in your wellness journey. And to complement, there are quality supplements and herbal tonics we can mix in store.”
Julia said community support was invaluable to the team.
“We give back to say thank you to our regular customers and local charity drives, from giveaways such as infrared saunas and weekend stays at Gwinganna, to free recipes and wellness information, discount days and the option to earn points, which act as cash off your next shop,” she said.
“Stop in and let us show you around our beautiful store.
“We’ll show you our favourite products, offer some delicious samples and share delicious recipes with you as well.”
The first 100 customers that spend over $50 on Saturday 18 February at the grand opening, open from 8am, will receive an incredible gift bag valued over $170.
For more information visit Flannerys.com.au and check out the Summer 22/23 Magazine by Flannerys Organic and Wholefood Market online at Issuu.
