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The Thrifty Pantry

Working Towards Zero Food Waste

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Our Mission:

At The Thrifty Pantry, we're on a mission to revolutionise the way Australians experience gourmet food, while tackling a significant environmental issue. Did you know Australians waste millions of tons of perfectly edible food every year, often due to passing "best before" dates? These dates are not safety indicators, but simply a suggestion for peak quality.

We believe deliciousness shouldn't come at the cost of unnecessary waste. That's why we source high-quality, short dated or past-best-before gourmet pantry items from Australian producers. These products are still perfectly safe and bursting with flavour, but come with incredible discounts you won't find anywhere else.

By choosing The Thrifty Pantry, you're not just treating yourself to exceptional food experiences, you're actively reducing food waste and contributing to a more sustainable future. Join us in our mission to unlock flavour potential, not throw it away.

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Our Story

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Saving Food, Saving Money

The Thrifty Pantry wasn't born out of a recipe book, it was born out of a grocery aisle observation. We noticed a concerning trend – perfectly good food items being discarded simply because they'd passed their "best before" date. These dates, while helpful for ensuring peak freshness, don't necessarily mean the food is unsafe or inedible.

This realization sparked a mission: to bridge the gap between perfectly delicious food and unnecessary waste. We reached out to food manufacturers and wholesalers, discovering a hidden world of high-quality pantry staples nearing their "best before" but still bursting with flavor. These items were destined for the landfill, a fate we knew just wasn't right.

The Thrifty Pantry was born from this desire to make a difference. We curate a treasure trove of past-best-before gourmet pantry items from trusted Australian producers. By offering these products at incredible discounts, we not only save you money, but we also play a small but important role in reducing food waste.

At The Thrifty Pantry, we believe deliciousness shouldn't come at the cost of a burdened planet. Join us in our mission to unlock flavor potential, not throw it away. Explore our ever-changing selection of delectable pantry staples and discover a world of delicious savings, all while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Delivery

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$15 Australia Wide Shipping

Free Shipping on Orders over $200

At The Thrifty Pantry, we're passionate about bringing you amazing deals on gourmet pantry items that have passed their "best before" date. However, to keep these savings flowing, we need your help!

 

Free Shipping on Orders Over $200: For orders exceeding $200, we're thrilled to offer free shipping, straight to your door! This allows us to efficiently bundle your delicious finds and keep our discount magic alive.

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Shipping on Orders Under $200: For smaller orders, a small shipping fee applies. This helps us cover the essential costs of getting your tasty treasures delivered safely.

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Think Big, Save Big! Stock up on your favorite pantry staples, explore new flavors, or treat a friend with a gourmet gift basket – the more you order, the more you save on both food and delivery!

Shop smart, save money, and savor the deliciousness – all while reducing food waste. It's a win-win!

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Waddling Wombat acknowledges the people of the Dharug language group, upon whose lands our office rests. We acknowledge their continued connection and contribution to land, water and community, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We would also like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which you are visiting our site from. Sovereignty was never ceded; this always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

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