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Freshmark Director represents at the Farm Writer’s Luncheon
March 31, 2023
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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HORTICULTURAL NETTING PROGRAM TRIAL TO OPEN IN NSW
October 21, 2022
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
August 29, 2022
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
August 26, 2022
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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Why you need a leave policy
August 25, 2022
When an employee takes time off work, having a leave policy provides clarity between the employer and employee and outlines the guidelines and expectations of the business.A leave policy is a document that helps an employer define the guidelines and...
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‘A Better Choice’ People’s Choice awards
August 10, 2022
Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) and the Central Markets Association of Australia (CMAA) are delighted to announce the 2022 ‘A better choice!’ Retailer of the Year, People’s Choice Award Winners. ‘A better choice!’ is the first national program designed to encourage...
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Pink strawberry passes taste test
August 1, 2022
If strawberries that taste and smell similar to pina colada sound appealing, the good news is they are one step closer to being stocked on supermarket shelves. Two new "novelty" varieties of strawberry have been developed at a research station...
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Melbourne Grocer fined over underpayments
July 13, 2022
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has secured $108,360 in penalties in court against the former operator of a Melbourne CBD grocery store that underpaid a migrant worker.The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed the penalty against Jenny Global Pty...
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Hort leadership opportunities abound
July 11, 2022
Growers around the nation are eligible to apply for a range of levy-funded capacity-building opportunities being delivered through Hort Innovation. We are delivering more than $10 million in development initiatives right now which are bespoke to growers’ businesses and offer...
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Fresh flooding to impact food supply chain
July 5, 2022
Producers in the Sydney basin are among those hardest hit with widespread flooding across the region, putting tremendous strain on farmers in the Hawkesbury and Nepean valleys. However, the impacts of the torrential rain are being felt out into the...
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