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 outcomes for the fresh produce sector ·      Strategic initiatives shaping the […]
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$165,000 Raised at the 43rd Annual Cherry Auction for Little Wings Sydney, Australia – 2 December 2024:Â A box of cherries from the Warby Ranges in North East Victoria has gone under the hammer for a record breaking $165,000 at the annual Sydney Markets Foundation Cherry Ball. The box of cherries was from Smiths Fruit
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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. We were thrilled to have N & A, Grech & Borg, Arcella Bananas, Samsons Fruit
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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 a single line of sight across the sector 👉 openness to new entrants to the
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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, AAM Investment Group. The discussion focussed on the resilience of the industry in the face
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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 March. Freshmark CEO Meegan George joined the Premier at a press conference announcing the commitment
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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 eligible costs to purchase and install new protective netting, to a maximum of $100,000. The
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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. Delegates heard from Berries Australia export manager Jenny van de Meeberg who gave an update
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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 by or involved in your business, such as customers and contractors. However, a WHS system
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