Menlo Fields began with a small gamble – just a few rows of shallots planted in the cool soils of Scottsdale, Tasmania, in the early 2000s.
Back then, it was an experiment. We didn’t know if they’d take to our climate, but we were willing to put in the work to find out.
That first planting taught us a lot. Shallots aren’t a crop you rush – they demand patience, precision, and care at every stage. Over the years, we refined how we grew them: perfecting spacing, timing, irrigation, and the art of getting those skins smooth and the flavour full.
In 2005, we took our first shallots to market under the Newtile brand. By 2013, demand had grown so much that we rebranded to Menlo Fields, specialising entirely in shallots. Today, what began as a trial crop has grown into acres upon acres of red, gold, and banana shallots, shipped across the country.
Our shallots are grown the hard way – planted, nurtured, and harvested with care. From the first shoot breaking through the soil to the final box packed and sent, every step is done with the goal of producing the best possible product.
For us, shallots aren’t just something we grow. They’re what we’ve built our name on. Every box is the result of years of refinement, persistence, and pride – and we’re just getting started.
At Menlo Fields, we focus on doing things well. Every shallot is grown with experience, graded and packed by hand, and delivered with care to wholesalers, chefs and retailers across Australia. Whether you're looking for red, gold or long eschallion shallots, we're proud to offer a product that reflects our land, our standards, and our story.
Our farm, based in the cool-climate region of North East Tasmania, benefits from a long growing season, fresh air, pure water and rich soils - the ideal conditions for producing high-quality, consistent shallots for wholesale markets, hcefs and retailers across Australia. These are natural advantages you can't manufacture - they come down to where we grow, and how we grow. That's why we say:
“Geographically the Best”
Natural
Quality
The unique combination of Tasmania’s rich soil, clean air and pure water make for the best produce.
Always
Fresh
Our quality management system ensures customers always receive nothing but the freshest produce.
Experience
counts
A third generation farming family with the knowledge and experience to produce yields of the highest quality.
Our
Promise
We continue to develop and implement new and improved procedures to guarantee quality.
As a chef, I'm incredibly picky about my ingredients. Menlo Fields' produce is always top-notch – fresh, flavorful, and bursting with natural goodness. Their commitment to quality is clear, and it makes a real difference in my dishes. Thanks, Menlo Fields!
My family loves Menlo Fields! Knowing our fruits and vegetables are grown with care in such a pristine environment gives me peace of mind. Plus, the taste is incredible. We're loyal Menlo Fields customers for life.
I've visited Menlo Fields' farm, and it's truly impressive. Their dedication to sustainable practices and their passion for producing the best possible food is inspiring. You can really taste the difference that their care and attention make
