A BETTER CHOICE

Stand out, stay strong and sell more

Backing independent greengrocers for the future of our industry

Helping independent retailers stand out, sell more, and stay strong in a competitive market. The ‘A Better Choice’ program is funded by Freshmark members, Sydney Markets and central market operators and state chambers around the country. We believe that a strong independent retailer network is essential to sustaining the central markets system for decades to come.  

Stronger together

‘A Better Choice!’ is all about keeping independent greengrocers strong. With over 800 retailers involved across Australia, it’s a national effort to bring more customers through your doors.

Shoppers already trust independent retailers for better quality, more variety, and fresher produce—this program makes sure they keep coming back.

In NSW, Freshmark and Sydney Markets fund the program alongside participating retailers, ensuring local stores get the full benefits of national promotions, local activations, and industry support.

What's in it for you?

For just under $60 a week, ‘A Better Choice!’ membership gives independent retailers the marketing boost to drive sales and compete harder. From national promotions to in-store activations, we provide the tools, reach, and support to help your business stand out.

National campaigns

Award-winning promotions & media spend

300k+ online audience

Weekly emails, website, Facebook, Instagram & Store Locator

'A Better Choice!' magazine

150k readership, delivered to you in-store every quarter

Celebrity ambassadors

Julie Goodwin & Callum Hahn content, campaigns and merchandising

In-store sampling

Major brands driving trial & sales

Retail merchandising

Branded materials & in-store support

Social media boost

Content creation for wider reach

Face-to-face support

Merchandising and regular store visits to roll out campaigns and promotions

Local promotions

Tailored activations for your store

A Better Choice has been great for business. The promotions and sampling bring in more customers, and the magazine helps keep them engaged. It’s a simple way to stand out and drive more foot traffic to your store.

Talal & Joanne Khanafer
TRIM'S FRESH MERRYLANDS

National strength, local results

Consumers

Consumers

‘A better choice!’ promotes fruit, vegetables and flowers by engaging content/marketing initiatives through tailored activities designed to encourage purchase behaviour. And, to generate greater awareness on a national scale for the independent retail sector and the importance of buying from your local independent greengrocer.

Retailers

Retailers

‘A better choice!’ supports and promote the independent retail sector through overarching omnichannel marketing activities, including store activations to sustain market share and create a strong and unified independent retail sector.

Industry

Industry

‘A better choice!’ increases industry recognition with central market stakeholders, allowing commercial or mutually beneficial partnerships aimed at increasing the financial capabilities of the program. Through consolidated marketing efforts, ‘A better choice!’ strengthens the market share of the independent sector and thus sustaining the purchase volume at the central markets.