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MARKET GROWTH CONFERENCE ACCC has taken action against a South Australian packing and It makes me proud to see the ATTENDANCE wholesale business, the Mitolo ’s wholesale markets incredible growth and robust group, for alleged breaches. performance achieved by Brisbane have once again united under the Markets Limited (BML) since taking Australia’s Fresh Produce Markets Growers are being urged to industry ownership in 2002. banner at last month’s Hort understand their responsibilities Connections conference, held relating to the legislation, along Much of that stewardship has come in Brisbane. with Australia’s 400 Central from determined strategy, hands- Market wholesalers who were on-experience and prudent decision Brisbane Produce Market early to embrace training so they making. wholesalers put together one of understood their legal obligations. the best fresh produce displays seen This will continue over the coming Read more on page 10. at an industry event for many years, financial year as BML progresses allowing them to showcase the with further site upgrading and MOU RE-SIGNINGS quality and variety of fresh produce development projects. The re-signing of two sent to us by our grower partners. Memorandums of Understanding DEVELOPMENT PLANS Read more from page 12. (MOUs) with Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers Expect to see more warehouse A BETTER CHOICE! construction work on the Brisbane and Bowen Gumlu Growers The 2018 Hort Connections also Markets® site as the ground is Association highlights our ongoing saw the launch of Australia’s first broken to construct what is being commitment to work cooperatively national retail brand, ‘A Better called a benchmark setting facility with other industry organisations. Choice!’ which should be a game on the site’s north-east. Such MOU re-signings with changer for independent fruit and Plans are being drawn up for Brisbane Markets Limited and vegetable retailers across Australia. Brismark continue long standing another state-of-the-art warehouse It’s hoped the national program relationships that demonstrate how that will ensure BML maintains its will shape a positive future for we work together to consult on record of delivering the facilities independent retailers, the Central industry issues, which strengthens which its tenants require to meet Markets and local farmers who the whole supply chain. Read more the needs of their customers and supply them. Find out more from on page 6. the fresh produce industry. page 15. This follows the successful completion off two warehouse HORTICULTURE CODE redevelopments, Building N and The Australian Competition and Building D (East), in the Northern Consumer Commission (ACCC) has Industry Precinct. Read more on given all growers and wholesalers Andrew Young, page 9. across Australia a timely warning Chief Executive Officer, that the 2017 Horticulture Code of BML and Brismark Conduct has some teeth.

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FORKIES…SAVE THE DATE Brisbane Markets® has begun a search for its 2018 Forklift Operator of the Year, with six weeks of safety observations culminating in the grand final, to be staged on Wednesday, 29 August. Over the coming weeks, forklift operators will be rewarded with points for displaying safe work practices. Only the 10 highest scoring operators, from a pool of over 400 drivers, will make it through to the final challenge, where they will negotiate a difficult practical course as efficiently as possible while focusing on safety. $3,000 is up for grabs in prize money for our safest driver onsite, $1,500 for

second and $500 for third. Flashback: The 2017 judges at work with contestant 22, CHEP is the proud supply chain solutions sponsor. Shane Briggs, during last year’s Forklift Operator of the Year grand final.

ABC Radio Country Hour presenter, Charlie McKillop, interviews citrus salesman, Peter Allen, from Armstrong Bros. WHOLESALERS ON ABC COUNTRY HOUR The cold snap from mid-May had tongues tasting, then wagging about how great the citrus season has been this winter, with some of the comments caught on radio. ABC Radio Country Hour presenter, Charlie McKillop, visited the Brisbane Produce Market to speak to Armstrong Bros’ Peter Allen. Mr Allen is a big believer in the cold adding more flavour to the citrus, with some great offerings of lemons, mandarins and oranges reaching the trading floor.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Rick Houenipwela, and his wife, Madam Rachel (right) met with Murray Bros’ General SOLOMON ISLANDS VIP VISIT Manager, Susan Lewis, on the section. Brisbane Markets® workers had never seen a motorcade quite like it when the Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Rick Houenipwela, and his entourage visited Murray Bros in June. The VIP arrived with great fanfare during his visit to Building B to meet the Murray Bros team, and to hold talks in the Fresh Centre training rooms with visiting seasonal workers from Gracekate Farm, on the Darling Downs. Gracekate Farm operators, Kerry and Simon McCarthy, are keen supporters of the Seasonal Worker Programme and were on hand to report back its success to Mr Houenipwela and Murray Bros’ General Manager Susan Lewis, who receives their vegetables.

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Fresh Updates 4 4 Forkies…save the date 4 Solomon Islands VIP visit 4 Wholesalers on ABC Country Hour 5 Behind-the-scenes tour 5 Colour coding your water intake Fresh Markets 6 6 Mother’s Day blooms in abundance 6 Grower partnerships reinforced 6 A Pit Stop in the health race 7 Jazzing up the Gala Dinner BEHIND-THE-SCENES 7 Ministerial rockmelon kick-start 7 Trade booths spilling with information TOUR 8 Stage 1 capital raising exercise success Brisbane Produce Market gave participating Hort 8 A Master Plan that transformed the site Connections delegates a behind-the-scenes tour and 8 Fire Ring Main completion a breakfast in June during a pre-conference tour 9 Specialist’s logo a common sight 9 Markets’ busy warehouse development leading up to the annual Australian and New Zealand horticulture event. Feature: Horticulture Code of Conduct 10 10 She’ll be apples! Industry members learned more about trading within Australia’s 10 Alleged Code breach a timely reminder third largest Central Market, its remarkable development since 10 Formal dispute resolution industry ownership in 2002 and gave the opportunity to speak Feature: Industry Conferences with wholesalers as they traded. 12 12 Brisbane Markets®’ role in 2018 Hort Connections For more Hort Connections news, turn to pages 12-15. 12 A taste of things to come 12 2018 Hort Connections 14 Gala night honouring our people 14 Speakers look to the future 14 Freshcare Supply Chain Standard launch 15 National retailer brand ‘A Better Choice!’ 15 A brand with consumer appeal Fresh Industry 18 18 Cook ups, gala dinner and conference talks 18 About the Bowen Gumlu region 19 A magical BGGA gala dinner 20 Bundy growers racing in style 20 Bundaberg’s all-round growing conditions 22 Changes to Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Laws Pershouse Produce’s Robbe Mann (right) speaks to Hort Connections delegates during a tour of the 22 Diseased citrus intercepted Brisbane Produce Market. Fresh Retailing 24 24 Fruit and vegetable consumption rises 24 Eating the rainbow 24 BuyFruit box a workplace favourite COLOUR CODING Fresh Business 26 26 Markets announces new charity partner YOUR WATER INTAKE 26 Strawberry quality excellence 26 Education in action through Postharvest Course Feeling a bit parched? Brisbane Produce Market 27 Costly fee recovery model scrapped is encouraging growers from across Queensland 27 Government visit prompts seasonal debate to check if they might be dehydrated using one Fresh Export simple step - checking the colour of their urine. 28 28 Queensland’s time to shine The Dehydration Chart has been made available to growers Fresh Calendar in the Bowen-Gumlu and Bundaberg regions to encourage 30 30 Save the dates farm workers to drink more water to protect them against 30 Approaching events deadly dehydration in our harsh Queensland sun. 30 Public holiday closure If you’re after some of the colourful charts for your bathroom doors, send your request to [email protected]. fresh source Winter 2018 5 FRESH MARKETS

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MOTHER’S DAY BLOOMS IN ABUNDANCE Mother’s Day never fails to draw Thousands of chrysanthemums were a crowd to the Brisbane Flower trucked in, including the popular disbud variety that is a fluffy version of the Market with thousands of people traditional Mother’s Day flower. calling into the Rocklea hub to pick Other popular bunches included roses up bouquets for their Mum in May. in many colours, white Asiatic lilies, Preparations began many weeks into gerberas, asters, carnations, freesias and the lead up of the Sunday, 13 May 2018 alstroemerias (Peruvian lily). event with additional orders arriving Mother’s Day is the busiest day of from across Australia, along with the year for Brisbane Flower Market, stunning varieties flown in from Europe, Making Mother’s Day an outing for the girls eclipsing Valentine’s Day and the busy were (from left) Scarlett Gordon, eight, her Africa and Central America. Spring wedding seasons. Mum, Andrea, and sister, Lola, five, of Oxley.

GROWER PARTNERSHIPS REINFORCED Bowen Gumlu Growers Association (BGGA) The two MOUs are the continuation of a decade-long and Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable relationship that sees the signatories work closely with the Brisbane Markets® on industry issues. Growers (BFVG) have signed new three- year Memorandums of Understanding with Both BGGA and BFVG members are welcome visitors to the Brisbane Produce Market site while Brisbane Markets® Brisbane Markets Limited and Brismark to representatives have had a long association sponsoring continue the partnership. and attending regional events to support the Growers.

Women joined the Men’s Pit Stop heath checks, although statistically, men are more likely to smoke and drink more, avoid routine check-ups and ignore health Brismark partnered with the problem symptoms. A PIT STOP IN Queensland Department of Gastroenterology to run the THE HEALTH initiative which was designed to reduce the incidence of preventable RACE illness among men. Both women and men have Just like you give your car a service, learned more about their the Men’s Health Pit Stop gave each health through a Men’s Pit participant’s health a once-over Stop in June, to encourage to identify any requirements for ongoing maintenance. the 4,000 people who work or do business at the Brisbane Screening stations included blood ® pressure, coping skills, waist Markets ’ to do their part to measurement, alcohol consumption, reduce preventable ill health. skin checks, smoking, bowel cancer and testicular cancer discussions.

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About 500 industry guests jazzed it up at the finish, including a pianist, jazz trio and nine piece band, biggest night on their social calendars – the Oz Hornz. Brisbane Produce Market Gala Dinner. The event also included the 40 Years’ Fresh Produce Industry Service Awards, which were presented The late July event was held at the Brisbane Convention by Queensland Minister for Agricultural Industry and Exhibition Centre, and included a big night of Development and Fisheries, Mark Furner. comedy, great food, dance, and for something special, a touch of 1920s flare. The night was presented by Brisbane Market Limited and Brismark who thank major sponsors Toyota Material Celebrated comedian, Lawrence Mooney, took to the Handling, Origin, Motorama, HopgoodGanim Lawyers, stage. SBP Australia, Suez, Crisp Power & Control and RBC/HP. There was plenty of toe tapping music from the start to Find out more in the Spring edition of Fresh Source.

MINISTERIAL TRADE BOOTHS ROCKMELON SPILLING WITH KICK-START INFORMATION The melon industry used the Brisbane More than 20 Brisbane Markets®-associated Markets® to launch the North Queensland businesses have taken part in the third Markets melon season in May after an isolated Business Expo in two years, that saw the listeria outbreak in New South Wales that Brisbane Markets®’ Fresh Centre auditorium saw rockmelons removed from the menu. crowded with trade booths that spilled with Rockmelon sales plummeted by 50% in May and giveaways and information. exports were also impacted by the listeria incident in Tenants met with suppliers to learn about a range of the southern states. topics, from organics recycling, site safety, coldrooms Queensland Minister for Agricultural Industry and insurance, to pest control, forklifts, pilates and yoga, Development and Fisheries, Mark Furner, drew the superannuation and information technology. State’s media to the Brisbane Produce Market to The Brisbane Markets Limited organised event was teamed slice, share and savour the taste of rockmelons to with a free breakfast and coffee, legal advice and two social assure the community that eating the juicy orange- media seminars, held by the Social Media Marketing Institute. coloured fruit was safe.

From left, David Peterson, of Toyota Material Handling discusses forklifts with Paul Joseph, of Alfred E Chave, during the Brisbane Markets Business Expo.

Queensland Minister for Agriculture, Mark Furner (left), joined 2017/18 Australian Melon Association Chairman Mark Daunt for a rockmelon launch on the Brisbane fresh source Winter 2018 7 Produce Market trading floor. markets

A MASTER PLAN THAT TRANSFORMED THE SITE Over the past 16 years, Brisbane Markets investigation into developing the facilities and Limited (BML) has transformed the Brisbane expanding the site. Markets® from the long-held rigidity of being BML has invested $155 million into site construction Queensland Government-owned to being and upgrading projects to match the growth and evolving needs of the industry. owned, managed, and developed by an active industry-based company. The original plan has been regularly reviewed and actioned over the past 11 years with the result being On taking ownership in 2002, BML immediately put a safer, more agile and modern Market hub that has its growth plans in place, and began preliminary become the envy of Market authorities around the world.

Aerial photographs from 2002 (left) to 2018 (right) highlight the dramatic development of the Brisbane Markets® Site which has occurred since BML took ownership.

STAGE 1 CAPITAL FIRE RING MAIN RAISING EXERCISE COMPLETION SUCCESS A project to install a dedicated fire ring main around the Brisbane Markets® Rocklea site sees Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) has the massive undertaking of installing kilometres issued a Prospectus as part of a capital of pipe come to an end. raising process. The work began in 2013 BML is looking to raise up to $38.4 million to and involved five stages support the ongoing development of the site. that saw piping installed 2 This includes the construction of the new 5,587m under building awnings Montague warehouse, together with a number of and through the mezzanine other projects. levels of the Brisbane BML has already secured $22.44 million of the Produce Market Central total amount to be raised through agreements Trading Area, including for the placement of shares to “sophisticated” connections to hydrants and investors. hose reels. To raise the balance, BML will be progressing with Brisbane Markets Limited a Rights Issue to existing shareholders, together has worked closely with with a Public Offer to provide an investment Queensland Fire and Rescue opportunity to those who are not currently and Emergency Services, shareholders. hydraulic engineers and If you want to be provided with further installers to deliver the information regarding the capital raising, please ambitious project that confirm your interest by return email to provides necessary fire [email protected]. safety infrastructure for the Brisbane Markets®.

8 fresh source Winter 2018 Kilometres of pipe were laid during the five-year Fire Ring Main project. Over the years, the business has grown from maintenance, SPECIALIST’S LOGO A coldroom installation and racking systems to include specialist industrial, commercial and residential construction, right across COMMON SIGHT Australia. Reams of multiple SBP Australia Pty Ltd logos Despite its growth, SBP Australia still constructs everything wrapped around fencing that border state-of- from portable offices to large cold storage facilities, specialising the-art warehouse developments have become in the fresh produce sector, and can service regional areas and a common sight at the Brisbane Markets® over major cities right across Australia and overseas. the years. For more information, visit www.sbpa.com.au, email [email protected] or phone 1300 272 254. The logos were recently bordering the Building N and Building D (East) warehouse redevelopments, and as of May, are synonymous with the multi-million dollar Montague Group (Building C1) warehouse that is taking shape. As the building contractors, SBP Australia will be installing coldrooms, ripening rooms, a consumer packaging area, battery charging area, loading and finger docks and offices over two levels. The Montague Group will also be installing a warehouse refrigeration system that is an environmentally friendly ammonia glycol system, one of the best compromises available when balancing operating costs, safety and environmental impacts. However, SBP Australia has been involved in constructing temperature controlled warehousing on the Rocklea site since the last 1980s. In the early days, it was known as Schultz and Burns Projects. The SBP Australia logos cordon off the Building D (East) project earlier this year – the logos being a common sight at the Brisbane Markets®.

MARKETS’ BUSY WAREHOUSE DEVELOPMENT Progress has been made on new warehousing across the Brisbane Markets® site. A benchmark setting warehouse is under construction, one is in its planning stages, and both the Building N and Building D (East) warehouse redevelopments are complete. The projects include: • A $17.5 million Montague Group’s Building C1 facility that was more than 18 months in its planning, with the 5,587m2 facility tipped to be Australia’s most modern refrigerated warehouse on its completion.

• Conceptual designs for a state-of-the-art, purpose- built 5,800m2 refrigerated warehouse in a move that will substantially change the streetscape and land use on Sherwood Road, at Rocklea. • Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with family-owned fresh produce company, Darling Group, to build the J.H. Leavy & Co. branded warehouse.

2 WINNER • The 1,500m Building N warehouse redevelopment, 20182018 which was completed for Alfred E Chave Pty Ltd,

includes a roof linking its Building P warehouse. • The completed H. E. Heather & Co. warehouse redevelopment which includes an updated public amenities block, giving new purpose to a once-dated eastern end of Building D. fresh source Winter 2018 9 FEATURE: HORTICULTURE CODE OF CONDUCT

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SHE’LL BE APPLES! FORMAL Growers have a new, DISPUTE eye catching reminder to place on their RESOLUTION refrigerators letting Did you know that if you them know who to call choose to take out a formal, if they have a dispute costly complaint under the with their Brisbane 2017 Horticulture Code of Markets® wholesaler. Conduct, both the grower The “She’ll be apples” and the trader must first Dispute Resolution Magnets attempt to resolve the are the latest Brisbane dispute? Produce Market promotion to get concerned growers If they cannot resolve the dispute picking up their phones after three weeks, then either party when they have an issue. Code, which is still open to can ask a mediator to help. complainants if they are The long-running Dispute Both must each pay half the costs of unhappy with the results. Resolution Hotline has the mediator as well as their own operated for almost 15 years. The service is free and can be costs of attending the mediation, accessed by phoning unless they agree otherwise. It’s a thorough option 1800 631 002. without the costly formal process available under the

ALLEGED CODE BREACH A TIMELY REMINDER Australian wholesalers are It is the first litigation since the Code “As an industry, we must all stand by urging their growers to was introduced in April 2017. the law and work together toward Brisbane Markets Limited CEO, the Code delivering greater clarity become better acquainted and transparency in our trading with the Horticulture Code Andrew Young, said the ACCC’s action is a timely reminder for arrangements,” Mr Young said. of Conduct in the wake of growers and wholesalers who are “Growers have a big role to play by the competition watchdog, trading fresh produce that they ensuring they also do their part in the Australia Consumer and must have a written agreement that understanding what is required of Competition Commission complies with the Code. them and ensuring they, and their (ACCC), instigating proceedings Mr Young said that Brisbane Markets® wholesalers, are following the Code.” against the Mitolo Group. wholesalers were among the first in Mr Young said the industry would Australia to receive Code training be watching the proceedings with The ACCC alleges family owned potato before its introduction, organised interest. and onion packing and wholesaling by Fresh Markets Australian (FMA). company, based in South Australia, has However, grower associations were breached seven clauses under the Code slow to provide information to their where growers had to sign. growers on their obligations.

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BRISBANE MARKETS®’ ROLE waste to good use IN 2018 HORT CONNECTIONS Brisbane Markets® wholesalers joined 3,000 industry leaders and horticulture participants at the Hort Connections We provide smart and reliable solutions to collect recover conference, held at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in June. and recycle paper and cardboard into valuable resources

Both Brisbane Markets Limited, working with its industry body, Central Brisbane wholesale representatives, from left, Leo Markets Association of Australia, and Brismark, working with its industry Anastasios and Gary Moore, of J. H. Leavy and Co. display fresh produce at the Hort Connections trade show. body, Fresh Markets Australia, joined forces again this year. Under the ‘Australia’s Fresh Produce Markets’ banner, the Brisbane Markets® contributed toward sponsorship of the trade show and helped create one of the largest and most colourful stands on site from the 200 trade displays on show. Contributing wholesalers included J H Leavy, Lind and Sons, R W Pascoe, Montague Fresh (Qld), Ireland 53, Romeo’s Marketing Queensland, HE Heather and Co, BG Brisbane, Favco (Qld) and Murray Bros, along with fellow sponsors CHEP and Toyota Material Handling. Hort Connections provided great opportunity for Brisbane Markets® representatives to hold meetings, show case their wares and catch up with industry contacts who had travelled from across Australia and New Zealand to attend. Mountains of fresh fruit and vegetables, direct from the Brisbane Produce Market, were on display at the Australia’s Fresh Produce Markets stand.

A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME The Hort Connections trade People flocked to try the new tastes show was a taste of things to with up to 50 people standing in front 2018 HORT of the Hort Innovation stand where come for foodies, with delights the vegetable and caffeine treats was CONNECTIONS such as broccoli latte served up, served. ® deep fried insects and avocado Brisbane Markets turned out The industry is exploring more in force at the second annual chips with avocado and banana nutrient-rich drinks and snacks smoothies. offerings to reduce food waste. Hort Connections conference in Brisbane, in June.

People flocked to try the avocado smoothies, just some of the tantalizing flavours on offer at the Hort The three day conference was a hectic Connections trade show. schedule of speakers, tradeshow and special interest group meetings, and For information on best practise waste management solutions, site tours, including a visit to the Brisbane Produce Market. contact SUEZ today The following pages take a look at the happenings from that event.

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01161 Brisbane Markets Bin Ad_Fresh Source Mag Advert.indd 1 15/09/2015 5:32 pm SPEAKERS LOOK TO THE FUTURE The horticulture industry was He was flanked by AUSVEG CEO, told it must change if it wants James Whitehead, Produce Marketing Association Australia New Zealand to survive as the world pushes CEO, Darren Keating, and University ahead into a major technical of Queensland’s Dr Jimmy Botella to change that is revolutionizing the discuss the current and future state of way we do things. horticulture industry. Mr Cribb told growers they must Award winning global futurist, Chris cease talking about horticulture and Riddell, spoke in the opening session of agriculture and start relating to people the Hort Connections conference. using the word “food”. Mr Riddell said that success would The discussion touched on moving food not come from simply digitizing our production to cities, sourcing new edible companies or updating a website, but plants for our menus, and the challenges from a cultural shift in creating an facing production growth and the ‘incredible’ experience for customers. Australian farmer. One of Australia’s leading science Waste management was also high on communicators, Julian Cribb, had his Award winning global futurist, Chris Riddell, the agenda and the importance of warned digitizing your company is about own warnings when he joined a panel sustainable production and pushing creating a cultural shift to provide an discussion on the State of the Nation. ‘incredible’ experience for your customers. yields higher.

GALA NIGHT HONOURING OUR PEOPLE Brisbane Markets® delegates joined Australian The celebratory evening saw 10 awards bestowed on award and New Zealand’s horticulture industry’s leading recipients including the T&G Global Marketing Team taking out the PMA-Produce Plus Marketer of the Year for its thinkers and celebrated individuals for the promotion of the low carb potato, called the Lotatoe. staging of the Hort Connections 2018 National Other award recipients include: Awards for Excellence. Grower of the Year: Scott Samwell, SA The evening included a heart-felt, posthumous award in Young Grower of the Year: Chris McLoghlin, Vic honour of South Australian wholesaler Paul Pogas, who was Community Stewardship: East Gippsland Innovation Days, Vic presented with the Fresh Markets Meritorious Service Award, Innovation Partner: Terry Martella, WA for his commitment to the industry. Researcher of the Year: Jessica Page, Vic Mr Pogas’ contribution until his passing in 2017 was Women in Horticulture: Rachel Mackenzie, Qld fondly remembered. Environmental Award: Frank and Dianne Sciacca, Qld He had served on the South Australian Chamber of Fruit and Industry Impact: Danyang Ying, Vic Vegetables for 21 years, four as president, and was a Director of the South Australian Produce Credit Service from 2005. Exporter of the Year: Dicky Bill Australia, Qld

FRESHCARE SUPPLY CHAIN STANDARD LAUNCH Freshcare announced the release of • Packing & Handling (including its Freshcare Supply Chain Standard Pre-pack/Re-pack) – Edition 1 at the Hort Connection • Storage tradeshow – a document designed • Ripening to address the challenges of food • Transport & Distribution safety and quality compliance for • Wholesale • Brokerage & Virtual Brokerage From left, Freshcare’s General Manager the fresh produce supply chain. – Industry Development, Claire-Hamilton • Provedore Bates, and Director and Brismark The publication is comprised of prescriptive For more information, visit the FreshCare General Manager, Gail Woods launch the business specific compliance criteria and ‘Freshcare Supply Chain Standard – website at www.freshcare.com.au. Edition 1’ document. covers businesses involved in:

14 fresh source Winter 2018 NATIONAL RETAILER BRAND ‘A BETTER CHOICE!’ South-East Queensland’s Your Local Fruit Shop retailers are among the first to welcome a new national program designed to encourage consumers to shop for fresh produce at their local independent retailer. The ‘A Better Choice!’ program was launched at the Hort Connections conference in June with a busy promotional campaign already being rolled out nationally. From left, FMA Chairman Shane Schnitzler, and CMAA Chairman, Angelo Demasi are interviewed by business emcee, Toby Travanner, during the Hort Connections launch The program is a joint initiative by Fresh Markets of ‘A Better Choice!’ national retail program. Australia (FMA) and the Central Markets Association of Australia (CMAA) that will see the Australia’s fresh produce wholesaler working hand-in-hand with industry partners to conduct a range of branding and A BRAND WITH co-promotional activities. It supports over 500 independent fruit and vegetable CONSUMER APPEAL retailers nationally by engaging consumers and FMA Chairman Shane Schnitzler said the highlighting the benefits of shopping at independent national ‘A Better Choice!’ program will retailers. benefit growers, wholesalers, retailers and The ‘A Better Choice!’ logo is a striking image that is associated fresh produce businesses. to become synonymous with buying only the freshest produce that has been grown in Australia. “A Better Choice! offers retailers the opportunity to come together and share the benefits of a national marketing strategy to shape a positive future for independent retailers, the Central Markets and local farmers who supply them,” he said. “This program has been developed following in- depth research and feasibility studies to learn more about consumers’ shopping habits and what matters most to them when it comes to purchasing fruit and vegetables.” Mr Schnitzler said a national consumer sentiment survey found the key motivators for consumers to shop at their independent retailer were the freshness of produce (92%), supporting a local business (90%), and trust in the quality of the produce (86%). The ‘A Better Choice!’ program will help to highlight to consumers how they can better support local fresh produce growers and independent retailers

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COOK UPS, GALA DINNER AND CONFERENCE TALKS

By Cherry Emerick, Industry Development Officer, Bowen Gumlu Growers Association

The Bowen Gumlu region weather change high on is in the heart of its winter the agenda. harvest, with some excellent Up to 250 people joined the ABOUT THE produce reaching the Mareeba District Fruit and Brisbane Markets® and the Vegetable Growers Association BOWEN GUMLU plates of hungry consumers and the Northern Gulf Resource REGION right across Australia. Management Group to stage the important event. In mid-winter, the majority of I can still smell some of our best GETTING EXPORT READY fresh produce that Australians grown fresh fruit and vegetables are consuming has been grown sizzling on the barbecue as it The Burdekin Shire Council has held became a star attraction at the an Export Ready Forum involving in the Bowen Gumlu region, Bowen , in Bowen growers. with about 65 farms comprising late June. There is strong interest in our the nation's largest winter The region was on show with some region for export, and a recent growing district. fabulous fresh produce displays, project, by Hort Innovation, has In addition, up to 70-90% of all with visitors taking the opportunity been funded to increase tomatoes and capsicums grown in to taste the produce during a cook Australian vegetable exports Australia during September and up, with the aid of the Grand View by supporting growers. October come from the area. Hotel chef. Its funding includes the There is a great diversity of product, establishment of an Export Ready GALA DINNER SUCCESS including beans, capsicums, chillis, Facilitator role, which couldn’t have Just a month before, the best that corn, cucumbers, eggplants, squash come at a better time. the region had to offer was on the and zucchinis. plates of up to 120 guests at the HORT CONNECTIONS In the peak growing season, up to Bowen Gumlu Growers Association In June, I attended the Hort 3,500 people, including backpackers, (BGGA) annual gala dinner. Connections conference, held in are employed to pick, harvest and This year’s event included a farm Brisbane, which is the premier event pack up the fresh produce in what is a visit from Minister for Agricultural for the horticulture industry. $450-million-a-year industry. Industry Development and Fisheries, The event included a huge trade Mark Furner, and his team, earlier show, the opportunity to hear Crops stretch for kilometres in the fertile Bowen Gumlu in the day, allowing our members industry speakers and for me to soils, with its main vegetable production from April/ May through to November. to speak one-on-one about their hold talks on industry issues. industry issues. The event included coveted AUSVEG WORKSHOPS industry awards. Both BGGA AND EVENTS president, Carl Walker, and I were There have been plenty of nominated for different awards, kilometres travelled in the past and while not receiving the top quarter, with my attendance at the honours, were incredibly humbled Efficient Farming Forum held in to have had our names added to Mareeba, with robotics, food safety the finalists list. and security, foreign ownership and

18 fresh source Winter 2018 A MAGICAL BGGA GALA DINNER There was a little bit of magic in the air at the Bowen Gumlu Growers Association annual (BGGA) gala dinner in June as more than 120 guests were wined, dined and entertained. Magician, Eric Summons, emceed and delighted the guests at the Port Denison Sailing Club, including Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries, Mark Furner, State Member, Dale Last, and Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor, Andrew Wilcox. BGGA President, Carl Walker, said the event was specifically held at the peak of the growing season to provide growers and industry stakeholders with an occasion to let their hair down and Cementing a great industry partnership, Brisbane Markets Limited’s Vanessa Kennedy poses with the 2017/18 BGGA executive, from left, enjoy each other’s company. Laurie Land, Carl Walker (president) and Dale Williams. Highlights included a raffle for the Bowen Police-Citizens Youth Club, a presentation of historic box stencils for the Brisbane Markets Arch Martin History Room and live music throughout the evening. Brisbane Markets® wholesalers are regular participants at the annual dinner to catch up with their growers and industry attendees.

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BUNDABERG’S ALL-ROUND GROWING CONDITIONS

By Bree Grima, Managing Director, Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers

What a busy first half BFVG also assisted with a number It’s an opportunity for producers of the year it’s been for of trials in the region including to get a firsthand look at emerging the Industry! biofumigants and plastic technologies, new products alternatives and we’re keen to and equipment. The beauty of representing a region see the outcomes of these in the ADVOCACY such as Bundaberg that boasts coming months. year-round growing conditions BFVG continues to work at a local is that something is always being BFVG INDUSTRY and state level to ensure the planted, grown or harvested at any GALA DINNER region’s issues and opportunities are given time. Have you booked your ticket for the heard loud and clear. biennial BFVG Industry Gala Dinner We’ve had an influx of workshops Of particular importance to us on Saturday, 13 October, 2018? and up skilling opportunities come are changes within the Terms of through the Bundaberg Fruit and Tickets are on sale now at Reference for water pricing, a Vegetable Growers (BFVG) office. www.bfvg.com.au and we are also reduction in itinerant workers to seeking sponsors to make this night the region and the roll out of the We were pleased to report more truly memorable. labour hire licensing scheme. than 1500 people came through the doors at the BFVG Agrihub Numbers will again be capped We are also working closely with for the ‘Robots, Drones and at 530 and given this year the agricultural groups to understand Sensors’ presentations at the 2018 Cooperative is celebrating its the potential impacts that renewing Bundaberg Agrotrend Event. 70th Anniversary, tickets will sell three Licences to Prospect for extra fast. unconventional gas in our region The Agrihub, which we’re hoping could bring. We plan to build will be a permanent fixture, This year we’ll also be incorporating a campaign to protect prime presented master classes on the inaugural Growers Harvest Expo agricultural land. agricultural technology with which will be held 7am-2pm on the practical demonstrations. day of the dinner.

BUNDY GROWERS RACING IN STYLE Bundaberg growers dusted off suits or pulled their best frocks on to attend one of industry’s fun charity events with the staging of the Austsafe Super Race Day. Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers (BFVG) members had perfect weather for the event at Thabeban Park, with the event raising money for the RACQ LifeFlight and the Royal Flying Doctors Service. The event included a charity auction, major raffle and a Fashions of the Field competition.

From left, Tony O’Mara, of AustSafe Super, Alan and Joanne Loeskow, of Sunfam & Relmay Farms, Scott Norval, of Pacific Gold Macadamias and Tracey Norval, of Bagara pose at Bundaberg’s Super 20 fresh source Winter 2018 Race Day.

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CHANGES TO CHAIN OF RESPONSIBILITY (COR) LAWS

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The National Heavy Vehicle WHO WILL BE Regulator (NHVR) says the CONSIDERED LIABLE? DISEASED Chain of Responsibility laws Under the changes to the CoR laws, will change in mid-2018. The legal obligations are placed on all CITRUS time to act is now. parties in the supply chain. This includes employers, directors, and INTERCEPTED If you operate in the logistics or officers of companies, consignors Brisbane Biosecurity officers transport industry, it is vital to (senders), consignee (receivers) intercepted illegally imported understand your obligations to and any employees responsible for citrus budwood harbouring citrus ensure you and your employees are loading and unloading of goods. protected from possible breaches greening disease in early July. This also includes loading managers, and liability. supervisors or anyone who manages However, the industry is no stranger CHANGE OBJECTIVES the premises where goods are to imported disease incursions that The aim of these changes is to loaded or unloaded. threaten Australia’s production of ensure we all play a vital role in If you are a party in the heavy 750,000 tonne of citrus annually with ensuring the health, safety and vehicle transport supply chain and an export value of around $460 million. wellbeing of people within the you exercise (or have the capability The destructive citrus canker bacteria has transport and logistics industry. of exercising) control or influence been discovered in nine potted plants at over any transport task, you have a For example, if you or one of your various Northern Territory locations. responsibility to ensure you comply employees are loading goods onto a Queensland has imposed travel with the CoR laws. truck for transport, you will now be restrictions on citrus movement from responsible for properly restraining ARE YOU COMPLIANT? the Northern Territory and Western the product on the pallet, and must To ensure you are compliant please Australia in its efforts to halt the understand the weight of the load check your safety management disease spreading. to ensure it is within the weight system. It should include all the Citrus growers in the Emerald region requirements of CoR with a focus on requirements of the heavy vehicle. were devastated by the disease in 2004. fatigue management, maintenance If this process is not correct you of heavy vehicles, mass management, However, the Northern Territory’s could be held liable for breaches. load restraint, speed management, detection is markedly different from and drug and alcohol management. the 2004 outbreak in a commercial citrus area with the latest outbreak Not sure what you need? Check out restricted to the home and garden the NHVR website www.nhvr.gov.au sector in far north Australia.

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STRAWBERRY QUALITY EXCELLENCE Cool conditions have dropped the production of strawberries in the lead up to the Royal Queensland Show (), which Participants in the Brismark and University of Queensland Postharvest Course during an on-farm field trip. is being staged from 10-19 August 2018, but consumers will be spoiled for quality. EDUCATION Recent cold temperatures may have reduced the volumes being harvested. IN ACTION However, there has been plenty of sunshine throughout July assisting the THROUGH strawberries to gain a better taste. POSTHARVEST The Ekka is synonymous with the sale Queensland strawberries are atop the iconic Ekka of the sundaes, with last year’s creamy COURSE strawberry sundae, helping raise money for Brisbane’s delights using 6.2 tonnes of fresh The success of a recent Prince Charles Hospital Foundation. Queensland grown strawberries. Postharvest course has set the benchmark high to deliver a similar program in 2019. MARKETS Brismark worked in partnership with the University of Queensland, Gatton ANNOUNCES to deliver the training that delivered NEW CHARITY a unique experience and behind-the- scenes look into the supply PARTNER chain process. Brisbane Produce Market has The Postharvest Course was held announced a new charity partner one day per week over a three week period, with the initial focus covering with the appointment of the MND the beginning of the supply chain and Me Foundation. process such as harvesting methods, storage, and distribution. Both Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) and Brismark have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a 12 month period to work with the The second day included a field trip charity. to a transporter, producer and pack house in the Gatton area to gain a The MND and Me Foundation supports people and their families living first-hand understanding of with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in Queensland. MND has touched the the processes. Markets recently, with Patricia Hunt, wife of long-serving Brismark and BML employee, Stephen Hunt, having lost her life to the disease in 2016. The final day encompassed changes after harvest including ripening and The new charity joins Diabetes Queensland as a Brisbane Produce Market natural respiration of product, to charity partner. gain a better understanding of the conditions that prolong shelf life and maintain quality for sale. 26 fresh source Winter 2018 COSTLY FEE RECOVERY MODEL SCRAPPED Australia’s export sector narrowly missed being hit with price hikes for fresh produce, nut and flower exports after the Federal Government dropped a controversial cost-recovery model just days before its 1 July 2018 implementation. The Federal Government caved to pressure from the horticulture sector that argued the From left, Karl Gygar, of Manbullo Farms, Julie Minotto, of Fresh Produce Group, and Queensland Government Ministers Cameron Dick and Mark Furner discuss regional export and distribution needs. fees would make overseas trade unfeasible. The fees would have over-recovered more than $3.5 million over the next four years. However, a united campaign from eight industry associations — Australian Horticultural GOVERNMENT VISIT Exporters’ and Importers’ Association, PROMPTS SEASONAL Apple and Pear Australia, Australian Mango Industry Association, Australian Table Grape DEBATE Association, AusVeg, Cherry Growers Australia, Citrus Australia and Summerfruit Australia The state-of-the art Fresh Brisbane Markets Limited — successfully campaigned for the Federal Produce Group warehouse, Chairman, Tony Joseph, was supportive of the proposal Government to go back to the drawing board in the Brisbane Markets®’ and come up with a new cost-recovery model. in concept, but said that North West, became the a regional centre may not backdrop for an important provide the benefit to the State Government industry that the State announcement recently Government was expecting. but not without some “A regional distribution centre contention. has the potential to only see use during the peak growing DID YOU The Minister for State seasons of that particular Development, Manufacturing region,” Mr Joseph said. KNOW? and Planning, Cameron “It begs the question, would Dick, was joined by Minister Fresh Markets Australia works a central location such as the for Agricultural Industry Brisbane Markets®, which is alongside the Central Market System Development and Fisheries, which is made up of over 15,000 an established transport and Mark Furner, to launch a transhipping hub, be a better growers, supplying wholesalers in registration of interest process the major marketing and distribution option for such a facility for the State Government to support the longer term hubs in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, with the intent of building growth of exports?” he said. Adelaide, Perth and Newcastle. a regional export and fresh produce distribution centre.

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QUEENSLAND’S TIME TO SHINE

By Australian Horticultural Exporters Association Chairman, Joe Saina

Winter is Queensland’s time screening that will impact heavily CITRUS CANKER – to shine in the area of fresh on the industry. NORTHERN TERRITORY produce exports. Because of the diversity, volume, Whilst addressing quarantine and complexity and price per kilogram biosecurity issues, I can’t go past The mandarin season began in May of fresh produce, I believe it will be the current issue of Citrus Canker with sea and air shipments moving our sector that will be hit hardest by detected in the Norther Territory. to Asia and the Middle East. Melon these new security arrangements. exports of all varieties are being So far this situation has been sourced from Bundaberg up to Bowen. Those interested should go to described as a “minor outbreak” www.ahea.com.au or visit or “low level incursion” but we In winter, we see vegetable exports https://tinyurl.com/yamxstceto can’t underestimate the risk of this in greater volume from our southern assist in understanding the changes. disease becoming uncontrolled. Queensland growers, with Bowen growers ramping up their season. OFF SHORE We continue to put pressure of both State and Commonwealth Basically, it’s a wonderful time to PRE-CLEARANCE agencies to proactively deal with be exporting from Queensland On imports, it is not rosy either, the matter including maintaining with sea and air freight costs with Off Shore Pre-clearance a ban on interstate movements of generally steady (except air into progressing towards closure. host material from the Territory. New Zealand), good crops, a modest For example, this year’s coming New Australian dollar and good demand Zealand avocado season will have EXPORT GROWTH from trading partners. less than 10% of produce coming Despite the hurdles and a business Having said all this, there are real to Australia being pre-cleared as that’s not easy, Australia continues challenges that were on the horizon compared to 60% last season. its growth in horticulture exports that are now getting closer. Further USA Citrus imports that and I know this will continue. INCREASED AIR ended recently had a disastrous I am seeing greater co-operation CARGO SECURITY season with the costs of Pre- between Peak Industry Bodies, a clearances doubling due to poor greater level of transparency and Exporters that rely on AIRFREIGHT to participation from USA Packers, pro-activity in the export space by ANY destination will be affected by increased costs from Department Horticulture Innovation Australia and, seriously enhanced air cargo security of Agriculture and Water Resources of course, a new Federal Minister arrangements as of about March 2019. and the high price of fruit. for Agriculture, John Littleproud (a This is essentially an extension I expect there will be next to zero Queenslander) who wants to make of the North America air cargo pre-cleared fruit for the next season his mark on the portfolio. situation that was implemented onwards. late last year that went mostly unnoticed due to the small amount of fresh produce being airfreighted to that part of the world. From March next year, all cargo DID YOU KNOW? heading out of Australia will be The Australian Horticultural Exporters’ Importers’ subject to ‘enhanced’ security Association provides leadership to support and strengthen Australia’s trade in horticultural produce. 28 fresh source Winter 2018 Find out more at www.ahea.com.au.

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10-19 AUGUST 14 SEPTEMBER 2017 Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) Brisbane Produce Market Charity Golf Day , Bowen Hills, Qld The Brisbane Golf Club, Yeerongpilly, QLD Contact: Information and tickets at www.ekka.com.au Contact: For enquiries, phone Mark Moore on 0418 784, Mark Clarke on 0407 781 792 or Phil Thomas on 0407 437 374, and More than 400,000 people will see the best of Queensland to register, contact Peter Collins on 07 3848 1008 (ext 2) or on show with more than 10,000 animals, 23,000 competition email [email protected].

AUGUST entries, a smorgasbord of award-winning food and wine, and hours of free family entertainment. Charity event includes a sausage sizzle lunch, on-course food and drinks, presentations, premium golf shirt and the 15 AUGUST knowledge that each player has raised funds to assist

Brisbane City Ekka Royal Queensland SEPTEMBER Diabetes Queensland. Show holiday 17-20 SEPTEMBER For further information on Brisbane Markets® fresh produce 2018 Australian Melon Conference & Field Day deliveries and purchases, please contact your wholesaler or check trading hours on line at www.brisbanemarkets.com.au. Mercure Townsville, Qld Contact: Dianne Fullelove on [email protected], 29 AUGUST or Joanna Embry, on [email protected] or visit Brisbane Produce Market’s Forklift Operator of https://tinyurl.com/y9w2ad7a. the Year final The event includes a field day in Ayr with demonstrations ® Brisbane Markets , Sherwood Road, Rocklea, Qld and variety trials, a welcome event on Magnetic Island, and Contact: Brisbane Markets Limited at conference, industry dinner and tradeshow at [email protected] or (07) 3915 4349. Mercure Townsville An annual event where forklift operators compete for prizes while raising awareness of the importance of safety in the workplace. A gold coin charity barbecue will be held during the grand APPROACHING final, with the proceeds donated to MND & Me to support people and their families living with Motor Neurone Disease. EVENTS If you have an industry event approaching, please contact Brisbane Markets Limited’s communications team on [email protected] or phone 07 3915 43439. SAVE THE DATES Save the dates in your calendar for some big industry events later in the PUBLIC HOLIDAY year including: CLOSURE 4 October: Brisbane Markets Limited’s annual Mango Auction, Brisbane Produce Brisbane Produce Market will be closed on Market trading floor. the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) People’s 13 October: Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Day, on Wednesday, 15 August. Growers’ United Front 70th Anniversary Fur further information on fresh produce Gala Dinner, Saturday, 13 October 2018. deliveries and purchases, please contact your wholesaler or check trading hours on line at www.brisbanemarkets.com.au. 30 fresh source Winter 2018 Toyota Material Handling is the forklift leader in Australia’s fresh fruit and vegetable markets. 1. Proven performers in the fruit and vegetable markets environment 2. New and used forklift purchase, rental or lease options 3. Superior service and parts back-up and support 4. Massive range with Toyota Material Handling’s world leading products 5. Flexible finance deals through Toyota Finance 6. Stability of dealing with the world’s largest forklift company

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