Two of the fact sheets are for horticulture traders, merchants or agents, and one is for growers. They are available on our website.
The fact sheets can help traders work out if the Code applies to them, what their obligations are and the requirement to have a Horticulture Produce Agreement before trading with a grower.
These fact sheets complement the online Horticulture Code guidance.
SEDA news and events
The Board of Summerfruit Australia are pleased to announce that they have welcomed on board Carrie Starkings as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.
With over 20 years’ experience in the Fresh Produce Industry, Carrie brings with her a wealth of knowledge that will elevate the industry; “I am honoured to join the Summerfruit Australia team as CEO. I am excited for the direction Summerfruit Australia is heading.” When asked about the future of Summerfruit Australia, she says she is “looking forward to bringing the boards vision to life and working with our wonderful growers across the country.” Read the full Summerfruit Australia Media release HERE
As part of the ACCC’s ongoing education campaign on the Horticulture Code of Conduct, we have released three new fact sheets.
From 26 February 2025, eligible casuals can provide written notice to their employer to change to full-time or part-time employment under the employee choice pathway. An employer can only refuse the notice for certain reasons.
We have new templates available to help you meet the new rules. Employees and employers can use our new templates to make or respond to a notice under the employee choice pathway. Access new resources and learn more at Casual employees.
An Australian stone fruit producer has conceded this summer has been quite a challenge for production due to the wet weather across the growing regions.
Mattina Fresh National Sales Director, Tom Panna says that the rain came right in the middle of the season not just for their location but the category as a whole. Read Full Fresh Plaza Article HERE
An analysis by fruit fly expert Andrew Jessup projects a potential increase in Queensland Fruit Fly (Qfly) populations in the Goulburn Murray Valley (GMV) by 2026. Without adequate funding for an Area Wide Management (AWM) program, Qfly numbers could rise by 205% in the best-case scenario and over 600% in the worst-case scenario. Read full Fresh Plaza HERE
The stone fruit season from South Africa is in full swing. Apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums from the sunny regions of southern Africa can now be found in retail fruit departments. These highlights, both in terms of appearance and flavour, bring the freshness of the South African summer into the winter months and offer consumers a top-quality taste experience. Read the full Fresh Plaza article HERE
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