Bernie’s Diner owner Ioannis Bernardo and Maugers Meats’ May Mauger have teamed up to show the importance of collaboration between Highlands businesses.

Maugers has supplied their grass-fed beef and free range pork to Bernie’s Diner for years.

Mr Bernado said working with a local supplier was a “no-brainer”.

“Quality produce is paramount to my business and working with a high quality local producer such as Maugers Meats was a no-brainer and important. not only the quality of our product. but the ethos of the business,” he said.

Mr Mauger is a third generation Highlands producer, and said local businesses working together provided great support.

“Strong business partnerships are crucial to the strength of our business, and Bernie’s Diner and other Highlands business owners such as the Imperial Hotel, Bowral and Robertson Hotel are also proud supporters of local producers like us, and that commitment is essential to our success,” he said.

The community will be treated to free samples of the pork sliders at Maugers Meats, Moss Vale, on October 29 from 10.00am to 12.30pm.