The latest news
and updates from
The Peanut Van
(source of the world's best - and freshest! - 100% Australian peanuts)

Christmas Wishes to All! December 23, 2008: We would like to wish all of our valued Customers a very safe and happy Christmas. Thank you so much for your orders over the year and may 2009 be a great one for you. Our stores will open through most of the festive season - Chermside (closed public holidays) Tel: 07 33591150 The other three stores will be closed Christmas Day only: Childers Tel: 07 41261855 Kingaroy Tel: 07 41636444 Sunshine Coast Tel: 07 54945803 Next year is shaping up to be a big one with lots of ideas in the pipeline. We look forward to seeing you in 2009!

Showroom open this Saturday December 11, 2008: The Peanut Van is opening its showroom doors this Saturday between 9am and 12 noon for customers to purchase hampers and gifts. Customers will find a range of products priced from just $5.95 and full of yummy 100% Aussie peanuts plus so much more. If you are in Kingaroy this Saturday, make the stop at 14 Kingaroy Street (Opposite the Endeavour Biscuit Factory) and pick up some Christmas gifts! We look forward to seeing you. Some of the Christmas Gifts available from The Peanut Van showroom this Saturday.

A Bootful of Hampers! December 10, 2008: River 94.9 in Brisbane recently collected their order of Christmas hampers from our Chermside outlet. For the second year in a row, River 94.9 have chosen hampers from The Peanut Van for presents this Christmas. Left, Denis Cherry (River 94.9) pictured with Sylvia Healy from our Chermside store, taking delivery of hampers

Orders out the door! December 9, 2008: Well, Christmas has definately arrived at The Peanut Van with orders pouring in and staff are working tirelesslly to fill and dispatch all orders. The record so far is 300kg of peanuts posted in one day! Left: Sample of a typical mountain of orders ready for mailing for one day.

Weekend Extra Drops In November 19, 2008: Today, Channel 9's Weekend Extra program dropped by for a chat with Rob. Presenter Sylvia Jeffreys recorded a segment for the program featuring the iconic van in Kingaroy. Rob shared information on why our peanuts are the best you will ever taste. By end of filming, the Weekend Extra team were hooked and took the opportunity to take some of our flavoured nuts home. During the interview, visitors to the van were invited to be part of filming. The segment is expected to go to air in February, 2009. Pictured above: Rob talking with Weekend Extra presenter, Sylvia Jeffreys during filming of television segment.

The Peanut Van Makes Good Sense November 18, 2008: Good food and wine – some of life’s little pleasures. The Peanut Van recently attended the Good Food and Wine event held at the convention centre in Brisbane as part of the Lyndey Milan site. Lyndey, the Australian Women's Weekly food director, had offered the opportunity for The Peanut Van to be part of the Regional Producers Market, one that owner Chris Patched took up immediately. “To be part of such a large event was an incredible opportunity. Not only did we have the chance to meet other regional producers, we were also able to showcase our business. Our store at Chermside has experienced an immediate response to our participation at Good Food and Wine. Numerous first time customers have commented that they saw our stand at the event,” Chris said. “The experience for The Peanut Van has been very positive and we would encourage other local producers to venture out to larger events to promote not only their business but also the South Burnett.” Pictured above: Lyndey Milan with Chris Patch and the Good Food and Wine Event

Wendy is Employee of the Year November 10th, 2008: Wendy, our long standing office employee was the recipient of the Employee of the Year Award at the Kingaroy Business Awards held over the weekend. Congratulations Wendy! (Pictured right with other office employees, Kim and Lynnelle following her presentation)

View Our 2008 Hampers Catalogue Online November 10th, 2008: Our hampers are proving very popular and we are pleased to announce that you can now view the full range of hampers available online. Take a moment to browse through the catalogue and with prices starting from a low $20, they are the perfect gift for clients, family or friends this Christmas To view click on the following links: Hampers Page 1 Hampers priced from $20 and up to $30 Hampers Page 2 Hampers priced from $35 and up to $100

Make it a 100% Aussie Christmas! November 4th, 2008: Make it a true blue Christmas and send 100% Aussie Peanuts! Just released are the Christmas gift lines available this Christmas from The Peanut Van. Starting from just $5.95 there are a range of Christmas goodies just perfect for sending to family and friends this Christmas (see below). We know that Christmas can be an expensive time, so to make it easier on your wallet, we have introduced three new budget priced gifts under $10 each - the perfect stocking filler! Don't forget, we can send our gift lines or hampers to anywhere in Australia on your behalf (postal charges apply) complete with your Christmas message. CHRISTMAS SPECIALS - Champagne Bottles (330gm) $9.95 filled with either Sugar Coated, Cinnamon Sugar or Hickory Smoke peanuts Silos - 4 x 130g squares just $14.95 wrapped in Christmas ribbon . Five combinations of flavours available - Choice 1 - Hickory Smoke, Kurry, Salt & Vinegar, Ginger and Honey Choice 2 - Hickory Smoke, Chilli & Lime, Chicken, Honey Roast Choice 3 - Hickory Smoke, Mexican Delight, Barbeque, Butterscotch & Caramel Choice 4 - Salt & Pepper, Kurry, Toasted, Cinnamon Sugar Choice 5 - Chilli, Salt & Pepper, Chilli & Lime, Mexican Delight Sweet Packs 300gm $11.95 - two combinations of flavours Choice 1 - Vienna, Sweet & Salty, Butterscotch and Caramel Choice 2 - Sugarcoated, Honey Roast, Ginger & Honey Gourmet Pack 300gm $14.95 mix of Macadamias, Mixed Nuts and Cashews Nut Sundae $5.95 - stainless sundae bowl with 100gm peanuts presented in organza bag Twin Pack $8.75 - 1 x 130gm sweet and 1 x 130gm savoury flavoured peanuts Santa's Surprise $9.95 - 1 x 75gm peanut brittle, 1 x 100gm Sweet and 1 x 100gm savoury peanuts Our regular packaged product is always available and are perfect extras for the Christmas stocking! To order go to our online ordering page http://www.peanutvan.com.au/prices.htm where you can order online (yes, our website is secure), or print out the order form and fax to 07 41622737. For all hampers, please phone 1300 81 82 83

Christmas Hampers Now Available October 29, 2008: Yes, Christmas is just around the corner and The Peanut Van has just released their range of Christmas hampers in time for the Christmas season Order your hamper now and we will send it to anywhere in Australia on your behalf (postage charges apply). This year give family a unique gift filled with our 100% Aussie peanuts and much more. Prices start from just $20 and we can make sure your favourite flavour is included. To order phone 1300 81 82 83 and our friendly staff will take your order.