International Fresh Produce Association Australia & New Zealand

An aerial view of Flavorite’s Tatura site, where fresh produce flourishes year-round. #flavourforlife

We are now hiring for a Floral Product Administrator at our Head office in Ingleburn. https://lnkd.in/gxe-Mm8r

With over 90% of Aussie households grabbing a bunch during their weekly grocery shop, it’s really no surprise that people go absolutely bananas for bananas. Fortunately, our Produce Partners at Premier Fresh Australia help us meet the demand!    Premier Fresh Australia has been supplying their premium Cavendish bananas to ALDI customers since we first opened our doors in Australia, way back in 2001. In this video, Head Grower Mark Smith talks through how they get 8.5 million kilos of banana from the farm to ALDI customers every year.     Read more about how we’ve cultivated a long and fruitful partnership here: https://lnkd.in/dNWxbdSq 

Don’t miss out on a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry and expand your network at IFPA Fresh Connect – NZ Networking Event! Join us in beautiful Mount Maunganui, a key horticulture hub in the Tauranga region, for an exciting networking event designed for members across the entire fruit, vegetable, and floral supply chain. 🤝 Connect with the IFPA ANZ team, directors, members and industry leaders - forge valuable relationships! This event is on 19 November 2024, 5.30pm - 8.00pm NZST, at Mount Maunganui Golf Club. Registration is FREE for IFPA Members. Let’s come together to grow our network and strengthen our industry! We can’t wait to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gYetUQCA #IFPAFreshConnect #Networking #Horticulture #FreshProduce #FloralIndustry #MountMaunganui

Our CEO Richard Gorman and CFO David Krause will be at this week's All Energy Australia Conference in Melbourne. Richard will share our bioenergy story and explain how agriculture can deliver Australia's carbon neutral future fuel. Anaerobic digestion will convert agricultural and food waste into biogas, offering a real, reliable and immediate renewable energy alternative for Australian industry. Fully developed, the 10MW equivalent bioenergy facility at our Scenic Rim Agricultural Industrial Precinct will produce up to 1.6PJ of renewable gas and avoid 430,000T of CO2. Bioenergy Australia Clean Energy Council #AllenergyAU2024 #waronwaste #biomethane #biogas #bioenergy #bioenergyaustralia #agriculture #anaerobicdigestion

As a vertically integrated company, we grow, harvest, pack, and distribute everything ourselves, ensuring the highest quality from glasshouse to plate. Here's our COO, Chris Millis, right where it all begins. #flavourforlife #flavourourfuture

The International Fresh Produce Association Australia & New Zealand (IFPA ANZ) is excited to announce the expansion of its education curriculum in 2025 for its members, designed to meet the growing demand for professional development in the fresh produce and floral industries. Partnering with Streamwise Learning and the Institute of Food and Grocery Management, IFPA ANZ will deliver a series of targeted programs designed to upskill professionals at all levels — from new industry entrants to senior executives. IFPA events and talent manager ANZ Brylie Bond emphasised the importance of targeted programs for attracting and retaining talent across the supply chain. Courses will include the flagship IFPA Produce Executive Program, a Senior Managers Program in Geelong, and Emerging Managers Programs across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. The curriculum will offer hands-on learning and leadership development, with exclusive member opportunities like the Executive Leadership Development Program with Cornell University and the Career Pathways Program for university students. Through these initiatives, IFPA ANZ is committed to fostering a skilled and diverse workforce for a healthier future in the industry. Read more about IFPA ANZ’s education programs in our press release. https://lnkd.in/gwjnsbMw International Fresh Produce Association #IFPA #Education #EducationPrograms #FreshProduce #GlobalConnections #IFPAAustraliaNewZealand #Networking #ifpaanz #ifpa #foodsafety #freshproduce #australiangrown #nzfresh #vegetables #fruit #floral #florist #flowers #agriculture #connections #horticultureaustralia

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) ANZ hosted a lively networking event for its members alongside the premier IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in the U.S. The IFPA ANZ team was delighted to welcome key member companies from the export and supply chain sectors, including Austrade, to the event. Held at the picturesque SkyLounge at The Glenn Hotel in Atlanta, guests enjoyed Welcome Drinks and a selection of gourmet, Atlanta-inspired canapés, including cucumber with hummus, chicken satay sticks, fried chicken, beef sliders, and a cheese charcuterie board. For dessert, attendees indulged in chocolate fondue with cake, marshmallows, and strawberries. With IFPA CEO Cathy Burns, Global Senior Management, Board Members, and ANZ members in attendance, the event was a tremendous success! International Fresh Produce Association | Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) | Ben Hoodless | Brylie Bond | Richard Byllaardt #IFPAGlobalShow #MemberReception #Networking #FreshProduce #FloralIndustry #IFPAANZ #ifpaanz #events #ifpaanz #ifpa #ausveg #foodsafety #freshproduce #australiangrown #nzfresh #vegetables #fruit #floral #florist #flowers #agriculture #connections #horticultureaustralia

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Every year @Coles recognises its valued suppliers for their dedication to providing great quality food, drinks and groceries. I’d like to congratulate the Fresh Produce Supplier of the Year ROCK RIDGE FRESH Rock Ridge Fresh was recognised for improving availability of avocados and value for customers, along with their meticulous attention to detail throughout the growing, packing and ripening processes which ensures high-quality products year-round. The awards are presented as part of the Coles Supplier Forum and recognise the outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication from our incredible partners. Covering each of our key product categories, community champions, service excellence and digital innovation, the awards are one of my highlights for the year. A huge congratulations to all those nominated - @Rocky Ponds and @Rocky Lamattina for their innovative efforts and commitment to quality! Coles Group Leah Weckert Anna Croft Matt Swindells Amanda Mcvay Ben Hassing Daniel Corrigan Jason Colosimo