Australian Fresh Produce Alliance
| Founded | 14 March 2019 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Location |
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| Members | 11 companies |
| Website | freshproduce |
The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) is a national organisation representing major growers and suppliers in the industry of fresh fruit and vegetables in Australia. Founded in 2019, the AFPA was established to provide a unified voice on issues affecting the production, supply, and sustainability of fresh produce for both domestic and export markets.[1]
History
Formation
AFPA was launched in March 2019 by fourteen 'member companies', consisting of 2PH Farms, Costa Group, Driscoll's, Freshmax, Fresh Produce Group, Fresh Select, Mackays, Montague, One Harvest, Perfection Fresh, Piñata Farms, Premier Fresh Australia (then 'LaManna Premier Group'), Rugby Farms, and Mitolo Group.[2]
List of presidents
| Name | Term | Member Company |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Debney[3][4] | 2019 | Costa Group |
| Michael Simonetta[5][6] | 2020 | Perfection Fresh |
| Anthony Di Pietro[7][8] | 2021 | Premier Fresh Australia |
| John Said[9][10] | 2022 | Fresh Select |
| Scott Montague[11][12] | 2023 | MD Montague |
| Gavin Scurr[13][14] | 2024 | Piñata Farms |
| Richard Clayton[15][16] | 2025 | Australian Produce Partners |
References
- ^ "About". Australian Fresh Produce Alliance.
- ^ Walmsley, Ashley (29 March 2019). "Horticulture's big businesses form Australian Fresh Produce Alliance". The Land.
- ^ Rogers, Michael (18 March 2019). "Launch of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance". Australian Fresh Produce Alliance.
- ^ Jones, Matthew (18 March 2019). "New alliance for Australian produce". Fruitnet.
- ^ Rogers, Michael (29 January 2020). "Perfection Fresh's Michael Simonetta elected as Australian Fresh Produce Alliance Chair". Australian Fresh Produce Alliance. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ Jones, Matthew (29 January 2020). "Michael Simonetta elected AFPA chair". Fruitnet.
- ^ Rogers, Michael (21 January 2021). "LaManna Premier Group's Anthony Di Pietro elected as next Chair of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance". Australian Fresh Produce Alliance.
- ^ "Horti industry braces for margins hit". weeklytimesnow. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ Rogers, Michael (28 January 2022). "Fresh Select's John Said elected as Australian Fresh Produce Alliance Chair". Australian Fresh Produce Alliance. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "John Said elected AFPA chair".
- ^ McClelland, Claire (1 February 2023). "Third generation grower Scott Montague elected as Chair of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance" (PDF). Australian Fresh Produce Alliance.
- ^ Jones, Matthew (1 February 2023). "Scott Montague elected AFPA chair". Fruitnet.
- ^ Joyce, Keira (30 January 2025). "New AFPA chair outlines 2025 priorities". Food & Drink Business.
- ^ McClelland, Claire (31 January 2024). "Industry leader Gavin Scurr elected as Chair of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance". Australian Fresh Produce Alliance.
- ^ "Richard Clayton elected Chair of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance for 2025". Australian Fresh Produce Alliance. 29 January 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ O'Callaghan, Liam (17 October 2025). "Veronica Papacosta appointed as new CEO of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance". Fruitnet.