About Us

Freshmark®
The NSW Chamber of Fruit & Vegetable Industries Inc.

The Chamber, as it is commonly known, traces its origins from the 1880’s and has existed in its present form since 1935. The Chamber represents wholesalers, exporters, providores and service providers who operate from Sydney Markets, the largest Central Fresh Food Markets in the Southern Hemisphere. The Chamber provides a comprehensive range of representative, administrative, training and support services for its Members.

An estimated 2.5 million tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables from all over Australia, valued at $3 billion in wholesale prices, are sold through Sydney Markets annually.

The Chamber is dedicated to the betterment of the Fruit & Vegetable Industry and to promoting the Central Market System. Chamber members are expected to abide by a Code of Ethics in their dealings with growers, retailers and other market wholesalers.

The NSW Chamber provides administrative support for several industry groups and projects, including , FreshTest and the Australian Banana Association.  The Chamber is also a Member of Freshcare.