August 25, 2026 – West Gosford, Australia- Offgrid Provisions, the Australia-based brand renowned for its chef-crafted, fresh, and shelf-stable meals for outdoor adventures, proudly announces its partnership with Darby Communications, a leading PR and digital marketing agency representing outdoor, hunt, fish, and endurance brands. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will serve as Offgrid Provisions’ PR agency of record, leading communications strategy as the brand launches its Australian-born, American-made meals in the U.S. market.
Offgrid Provisions was founded in 2020 by James Viles, an Australian chef, author, restaurateur, and food entrepreneur known for his deep commitment to sustainability, local produce, and cooking philosophy centered around ethically sourced wild ingredients. Raised in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Viles started cooking professionally at a young age and has since founded multiple award-winning restaurants and food brands. His love for the outdoors inspired him to create Offgrid Provisions: fully cooked, preservative-free meals designed and crafted to help adventurers eat well, wherever they roam.
Now considered Australia’s premium brand for ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and supplements, Offgrid Provisions will make its stateside debut this fall as the first brand to launch fresh, preservative-free, ready-to-eat meals in the outdoor industry. American customers will have access to favorites like Bloody Good Bolognese, Butter Chicken, and Ranchers Chili— of which some are gluten-free, lactose-free, halal, and made in the U.S. with locally sourced ingredients.
“Making healthy, delicious food for people has been my passion for as long as I can remember,” says Viles. “I started Offgrid Provisions to help people reconnect with what they eat on their adventures, to fuel their adventures with purity and nutrition. I wanted to show them that there’s a better, more natural way to make meals for the outdoors—real, chef-prepared food that’s responsibly sourced and easy to make, with no water required. We’re so excited to bring that model to the U.S. market. Every meal American customers buy will be made in the U.S. using locally sourced ingredients. That means the food is fresher, tastes better, and has a smaller impact on the planet.”
“From the first time we met the OffGrid Provisions team, we knew this was a brand we had to help launch in the U.S.,” states Angie Robinson, President of Darby Communications. “James and his team are dedicated to providing locally sourced, real food that tastes good for folks who are spending time outdoors, and that really resonates with us. We can’t wait to help OffGrid Provisions make a huge impact in the ready-to-eat meals category in the outdoor, overlanding, and hunt, and fish industries.”
Offgrid Provisions will be available to U.S. customers starting in November 2026 online and through selected retailers across the U.S. For more information, contact Katie Richter at katie@darbycommunications.com.
About Offgrid Provisions
Offgrid Provisions is redefining outdoor food with chef-crafted, fully cooked meals made from real, responsibly sourced ingredients. Founded by Australian chef and restaurateur James Viles, Offgrid brings chef-driven recipes and high-quality ingredients to backcountry and outdoor adventures, without sacrificing flavor or convenience. After establishing itself as a leading ready-to-eat meal brand in Australia, Offgrid is bringing its chef-crafted approach to the U.S., with meals made in America using locally sourced ingredients. For more information, visit https://www.offgridprovisions.com.au/
About Darby Communications
Darby Communications is an East Coast-based public relations and digital marketing agency dedicated to supporting leaders within the outdoor, endurance, hunting, and fishing industries. We blend technical expertise and creative storytelling across a full range of services to grow awareness, strengthen reputation, and turn media and customers into brand advocates. Darby Communications is a trusted partner of respected brands such as KUIU, Shimano, Jetboil, Old Town, Skratch, and HydraPak, and was named Outdoor Media Summit’s 2025 Agency of the Year. For more information, visit www.darbycommunications.com
