Buderim Ginger to unveil mural by local artist to celebrate 80 years

Princess Diana visits Buderim Ginger in the 1980s.

 Factory workers in the 1960s.

Buderim Ginger, one of the region’s best-loved and most established businesses celebrates 80 years tomorrow (Thursday October 28) with the launch of a mural at The Ginger Factory depicting the history of Buderim Ginger.

The 6-metre, original mural has been created at the front entrance of the Ginger Factory by local artist Maxine Stibbe. It will be presented by Buderim Ginger CEO Andrew Bond at 10am.

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. 

It was around this time that five farmers met together in the old blacksmith shop in Buderim and formed the Buderim Ginger Grower’s Co-operative 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. 

• To celebrate this historic milestone, celebrations will be held at The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina  Thursday 28 October, from 10am. A collage of historical photos will be on display as will an original uniform of Buderim Ginger factory workers.