A Weekend of Sunshine & Connection: Our Market Wrap-Up

Wow, what a wonderful weekend. After two big days at local markets, the Pure Plant Protein team is still smiling. We had the chance to get out and connect with so many of you, and we wanted to share a little bit about it.

If you weren't able to make it, here’s a look back at the weekend.

Saturday at the Hill and Ridge Market

We started our Saturday at the beautiful Hill and Ridge Market in Red Hill. We were treated to some glorious sunny weather, which can be a bit rare out there, so it was a lovely start to the day.

Our little sample station was kept busy all day long. We must have made around 30 litres of samples, which was fantastic. Our favourite part is always watching the reaction when someone tries a plant protein that genuinely tastes good. That look of pleasant surprise is something we'll never get tired of seeing.

We had so many great chats, and it was lovely to hear what you enjoyed most. The key things that seemed to resonate were:

The Smooth, Creamy Texture: Many of you commented on the lack of grittiness.
The Taste: We were so happy to hear that you found it delicious without being overly sweet.
The Natural Ingredients: No artificial sweeteners or flavours is a big one for us, and it was for you, too.
Australian Grown: People really appreciate that we use high-quality, Australian faba beans.

Our little sample station was kept busy all day long.

Sunday at The Vegan Market in Coburg

On Sunday, we headed over to The Vegan Market in Coburg. It's always a great event, and it was so nice to see some familiar faces from past markets stopping by to say hello. A big thank you to the organisers and everyone who attended for creating such a welcoming community spirit.

The response was just as positive, and we were thrilled that both days were near sell-outs! It's so encouraging to get that level of support from the community (and a clear sign that we need to bring more protein next time).

One of our favourite vegan body builders stopped by our sample station 5 times. He just couldn't get enough. That was a nice feeling.

Solving the ‘Sad Protein on the Shelf’ Problem

One of the most common things we heard over the weekend were stories about buying a big tub of protein powder, only to have it sit on the shelf because the taste just wasn't right.

We get it. It doesn't matter how good a product is for you; if you don't enjoy it, you're not going to use it. That’s why hearing your positive feedback is so important. It lets us know that we’re on the right track in creating a product that can easily become a positive and enjoyable part of your daily routine.

What's Next for Us?

To everyone who stopped by to chat, try a sample, or take a bag home with them – a huge thank you. We genuinely love these market days.

We’re planning to do a few more markets in the lead-up to Christmas, and we might even have some new flavours for you to try very soon…

To find out where we'll be next, the best thing to do is follow us on our socials. We'll post all our upcoming dates there. We hope to see you at the next one!

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