News - Fresh Markets Australia

Concerns raised about grower awareness of new Horticulture Code

MEDIA RELEASE 6 July 2017 While Australia’s fresh produce wholesaling sector’s representative organisation, Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) has taken a proactive approach to promoting an understanding of the new Horticulture Code of Conduct to Market Wholesalers, it has serious concerns for the nation’s 15,000 Growers. FMA has delivered

Women in horticulture

Geoff Jansz at South Australian Produce Market – Video courtesy of AUSVEG – https://ausveg.com.au/

FMA Welcomes new Code

MEDIA RELEASE 27 March 2017 Wholesalers heard in drafting of new Horticulture Code Australia’s fresh produce wholesaling sector’s representative organisation, Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) has seen months of negotiation come to fruition this week with the Federal Government’s release of a new mandatory Horticulture Code of Conduct. The new

Wholesalers welcome Government’s Horticulture Code response

MEDIA RELEASE 13 February 2017 Wholesalers welcome Government’s Code response The fresh produce wholesaling sector’s representative organisation, Fresh Markets Australia (FMA), has welcomed the Federal Government’s long anticipated response to the review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct. FMA Chairman, Shane Schnitzler, has congratulated the Government for its efforts

Media Release: Hort Connections 2017

12 January 2017 Media release – For immediate release FMA and CMAA come on board as Hort Connections 2017 co-hosts and exclusive Trade Show sponsors Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) and the Central Markets Association of Australia (CMAA), which together represent Australia’s fresh produce markets and their wholesalers, have been

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Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme (HARPS)

In 2012 Horticulture Australia Ltd initiated a project to harmonise food safety certification requirements for the major retailers in Australia. The result of this project is HARPS. HARPS will reduce the costs (and stress!) associated with the adoption, maintenance and auditing of multiple food safety systems by individual

Gary Lower recognised with the 2016 Meritorious Service Award

The Produce Marketing Association Australia-New Zealand (PMA A-NZ) held its annual Gala Dinner on 18 May at Brisbane City Hall and as part of the festivities, Brismark Chairman, Gary Lower was recognised with the 2016 Meritorious Service Award for his contribution to the industry. The award is a tribute