In 1895, the Mock family planted their first orchard just outside Melbourne. Five generations later, they continue to grow apples in the picturesque hinterland of Red Hill, Victoria. The Mock family became pioneers within the Bio-Dynamic movement in Australia when their orchard was first certified in 1974. Today the family continues to nurture and nourish the same certified orchard, creating a unique range of bio-dynamic products.
Several different brands fall under the “Mock” banner. Mock Orchards Fresh Fruits, Mock Red Hill Alcoholic Apple Cider, as well as apple juice, sparkling apple and pear juice and apple cider vinegar are all produced on the farm. Their product range continues to grow as they continue to look for new ways to delight the palate.
The ‘Totally Pure Fruits’ part of the business produces an extensive range of Freeze-Dried fruits and vegetables. Their unique method of freeze-drying food ensures it retains all of its fibre and up to 95% of all nutrients.
The core focus at Mock Orchards lies in tending to our A-grade apple varieties growing in the orchard. Being certified Bio-dynamic, produce has been grown and processed according to the standards of the Bio-Dynamic Research Institute. The use of environmentally friendly, ecologically safe, biological methods to activate and nurture the soil, plants and animals within natures organisation, without the use of artificial or synthetic chemicals, fertilisers, genetically modified organisms or any unnecessary additives.
Mock Red Hill produces modern, new world style craft ciders from our single Orchard at Red Hill, Victoria, with only one batch of each made per year. All our ciders are produced using a belt press and contain no added sugars, colours or flavours. We also produce a range of fresh non-alcoholic beverages. All of our Ciders and Juice are Demeter Certified Bio-Dynamic and are made from 100% fresh fruit grown on our farm.