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Information on products, sourcing, production, sustainability standards, certification and much more for those who want to dive deeper.
Zero Waste Deliveries
At Bali Direct, we're committed to reducing waste and single-use plastics specifically at all steps of operations. This starts primarily with our organic, plastic-free packaging for fresh vegetables and produce and more recently, our reusable glass jars to replace...
Coffee: Today Isn’t Happening Without It
Anyone want to take a guess at how much coffee is produced in Indonesia every year? A few thousand kilos? Maybe a few million? Tens of millions even? Try again. Coming in as the fourth leading supplier of coffee in the world, Indonesia produced a...
All Hail The GOAT
All Hail The GOAT! No, we’re not talking about Michael Jordan or Pele here. We’re not talking about any of the greatest of all time (GOAT) figures from sports. We’re talking about Rosalie Goat Cheese, the real GOAT. Rosalie is Bali’s...
With Love From West Bali
With Love From West Bali. Our support for Balinese producers extends all over the island, and this week we’re very excited to welcome two amazing Balinese entrepreneurs to the Bali Direct family. Gumbrih Village sits in the eastern part of Jembrana Regency in West...
Calling All Omnivores!
Calling all omnivores! We have an exciting new member of the Bali Direct family to introduce you to today, and they go by the name of Wanaprasta. Wanaprasta creates nature-based foods for people who care about their relationship with the earth....
Make Good With Coconuts!
Make Good With Coconuts! Sustainability is at the heart of our business, and we only work with suppliers who share our commitment to sustainable and ethical production. That’s why we’re so excited to be partnering with Aluan, a social enterprise...
Happy Galungan
Happy Galungan! This Wednesday is Galungan, a Balinese holiday celebrating the victory of dharma over adharma - the victory of good over evil. It also marks the time when ancestral spirits visit the Earth. To celebrate the holiday, every Balinese family...
Welcome To The Lab
Welcome To The Lab! We’re thrilled to introduce you to Starter Lab, a family-run bakery making mouthwatering sourdough goodness, and Bali Direct's newest supplier of fresh baked bread. Starter Lab Head Baker Emerson Manibo hails from...
Bali Direct Organic Farm Tour
Our next Organic Farm Tour is just a few short weeks away! Join us on Saturday 19 May for another bright and sunny day at the Bukit Mesari Farm in beautiful Bedugul, Bali. If you’re interested in seeing where your food comes from and meeting the...
When Life Gives You Lemons
When life gives you lemons, you can do a whole lot more than just make lemonade. Lemons are a wonderfully versatile fruit with a low calorie count but a high vitamin and mineral value. What’s more, they make for an environmentally friendly and...
Organic Paprika In The (Green)House!
Organic Paprika in the (Green)House! Say hello to our newest and yummiest organic vegetables, the Yellow, Red, and Green Paprika grown by our friends at Bedugul Bounty. Pak Liong and Ibu Surya are the founders and incredibly talented owners of...
A Healthy Life is a Happy Life
Happy Wellness Week! A Healthy Life is a Happy Life, and this week only, we’re offering discounts on a whole host of products that are good for your heart, body, and soul. We have Moringa Caps for relieving high blood pressure, Ginger Essential Oil for...
Think Global, Eat Local
Supporting local producers on Bali is at the core of our business, but are you aware of all the benefits you gain (and share!) by eating local? Think Global, Eat Local, and the entire world will be better for it. Take a moment to ponder these 7 benefits...
Bali Direct Farm Tour
On our first ever Bali Direct Farm Tour, we had the pleasure of taking 10 folks on a tour of the Bukit Mesari Farm, an organic farm in Bedugul that supplies Bali Direct with a wide range of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. If you missed the tour, don’t worry! We’ll be holding another tour on 14 April, and you can sign up by emailing us at [email protected]
Nyepi Silent Day
Curious about Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence? We were too! Read on for a debrief of one of the most important holidays here on the Island of the Gods. Nyepi is a Balinese Day of Silence celebrated every Isakawarsa according to the Balinese calendar....
Shake Up Your Morning
Shake Up Your Morning! Breakfast is often described by doctors and nutritionists (and mothers) as the most important meal of the day, and there's no better way to shake up your morning and get you ready for the day than with a healthy breakfast....
Get Strapped In For Some Cold Brew!
Get Strapped In For Some Cold Brew! This week learn all about Bootstrap Coffee and the genesis of a refreshing and energizing drink that is tailor-made for hot sunny days. Cold Brew Coffee has only begun to take off in the last 10 years, but if you trace...
Zero Plastic Deliveries
Bali Direct has maintained a strong commitment to zero plastic deliveries, and in today's blog post, we're exploring why. Talk of banning plastic seems to be happening everywhere. At the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi last year, more than...
Never Thought Cookies Could be Healthy? Think Again.
Here at Bali Direct, we’re on a mission to create sustainable and ethical supply chains for Bali’s best local producers. This week we’re introducing you to one of our favorites: IniTempe. IniTempe founder Benny Satoso is a young Indonesian entrepreneur...
Turmeric: A Magical Spice for the Body, Mind, and Soul
Scientific studies have shown that turmeric may be the most effective nutritional supplement on earth, and lucky for us, it naturally grows in huge abundance right here in Bali. If you'd allow us to engage in some scientific speak for a moment...turmeric...
Bali’s Berry Delicious Raspberries
Raspberries may not be a fruit you typically associate with a tropical island like Bali, but thanks to our friends at Bali Teak Farms, we have Bali’s freshest and highest quality raspberries ready for delivery to your doorstep! BTF is a sustainable...
Let’s Jiva!
Seriously, what is this juice craze all about and why do people do it? Should I try it? You got questions? Well, we have answers. Here at Bali Direct we love our juices, and no, we’re not talking about the sugar-infused Minute Maid orange juice you see on...
Bali’s Furry Fruit
Never judge a book by its cover! It’s time to learn about rambutan, one of the most bountiful fruits on the beautiful island of Bali.
The Future is Gluten-Free
A gluten-free lifestyle isn’t always easy, but here at Bali Direct, we’re striving not only to make it feasible, but delicious and enjoyable too.
Christmas dinners in Australia
It’s summertime in the southern hemisphere, so Aussies fire up their barbecues for Christmas. Steaks, chicken, prawns, lobster, crayfish, ham and turkey are prepared for the dinner. And the crown of the feast is pavlova – a crisp meringue and soft marshmallowy centre...
Absolutely Amazing Coconut
Coconut oil is a blessing in a nut - it can be used for cooking, or even in place of butter on your toast. But if you’re only using it in your kitchen, you are missing out. It’s an all-purpose beauty solution, a total lifesaver at home and even a must-have for pets....
Keeping it real with supplements and super foods
Bali has a lot of super foods and a rich tradition on how to use them. A healing tradition based on plants is common elsewhere too, but arguably the knowledge is particularly alive and kicking in Bali. It seems too, and this is not a scientific suggestion but it...
On being organic in Bali
‘We know our doctors and dentists, why don’t we know our farmers?’ asks a recent post. Good question; commercial agriculture is slowly but surely being countered by people who want to connect what is on their plate to a producer and a place and to know that the food...
Herb Life
To a non-botanist, the fact that Mediterranean herbs such as thyme, basil, tarragon, rosemary and oregano thrive in the rich volcanic tropical soil of Bali is nothing short of a miracle. These aromatic herbs with their silver green foliage invoke images of...
Ayurveda, Raw Food and to Ghee or not to Ghee
Bali is one of the most amazing places to live for lovers of food and for those who love food as a life source. Where else could you introduce yourself to a community by posting “I am coming to Bali, I am a fruitarian and need accommodation” with such...
