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Freshmark 2024: Year in Review

Freshmark 2024: Year in Review

  Freshmark 2024: Reflecting on a year of progress 2024 has been a transformative year for Freshmark as we continue to champion the independent fresh produce sector. Achievements detailed in our Freshmark Year in Review 2024 include: ·      Advocacy milestones delivering impactful...
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Cherry Auction 2024 Supporting Little Wings

Cherry Auction 2024 Supporting Little Wings

  $165,000 Raised at the 43rd Annual Cherry Auction for Little Wings Sydney, Australia - 2 December 2024: A box of cherries from the Warby Ranges in North East Victoria has gone under the hammer for a record breaking $165,000 at...
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Race Day 2024

Race Day 2024

Thanks to everyone who attended Freshmark Race Day 2024 at Rosehill Gardens.
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Freshmark at Hort Connections 2024

Freshmark at Hort Connections 2024

Freshmark CEO Meegan George and Chairman Carlo Trimboli, had an absolutely fantastic time at Hort Connections 2024. Seeing an impressive turnout of Sydney wholesalers at the event was truly wonderful, many of whom joined us at our Sydney Markets stand....
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ACCC Supermarkets Inquiry

ACCC Supermarkets Inquiry

Freshmark recently submitted to the ACCC Supermarkets Inquiry. Our submission calls for: 👉 a consistent regulatory framework for all participants across the supply chain 👉 an independent complaints process, including the reinstatement of an ombudsman, funded by Government and with...
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Freshmark Director represents at the Farm Writer’s Luncheon

Freshmark Director represents at the Farm Writer’s Luncheon

Caroline Pisciuneri was an expert panellist at a Farm Writers Association luncheon and spoke on the challenges and opportunities of creating resilient supply chains.  She was joined by two other expert panellists Heidi Bailey Powell, Pacific National and Garry Edwards,...
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Produce industry welcomes Supply Chain Commissioner commitment

Produce industry welcomes Supply Chain Commissioner commitment

  Photo credit Toby Zerna/Office of the NSW Premier The industry body representing wholesalers, growers, retailers, and others in the fresh produce sector, Freshmark, has welcomed a commitment from the NSW Government to appoint a Supply Chain Commissioner if re-elected in...
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HORTICULTURAL NETTING PROGRAM TRIAL TO OPEN IN NSW

HORTICULTURAL NETTING PROGRAM TRIAL TO OPEN IN NSW

The Australian Government’s Horticultural Netting Program trial is designed to assist horticulturalists to develop resilience and adapt to Australia’s changing climate. Through the program, horticulturalists in NSW will be able to apply for a grant of up to 50% of...
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Berry growers need to back export push for good of entire industry

Berry growers need to back export push for good of entire industry

While they may not be directly engaged with it, all berry growers should be supportive of exports. It was one of the themes to emerge from a session on exports at BerryQuest International 2022 on the Gold Coast last month....
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WHS POLICIES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER

WHS POLICIES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER

A work or occupational health and safety (WHS) system is a framework for managing several types of work-related risks. The aim of the system is to ensure the health and safety of all of your workers and other people affected...
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