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
- ^ "Who are the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance".
- ^ "Big guns of hort form powerful new alliance". 29 March 2019.
- ^ "Launch of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance".
- ^ "New alliance for Australian produce".
- ^ "https://freshproduce.org.au/media-releases/michaelsimonettaelectedaschair/". Fresh Produce - Use this one. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "Michael Simonetta elected AFPA chair".
- ^ "LPG's Anthony di Pietro elected Chair".
- ^ "Horti industry braces for margins hit". weeklytimesnow. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "https://freshproduce.org.au/media-releases/johnsaid-elected-afpa-chair/". Fresh Produce - Use this one. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "John Said elected AFPA chair".
- ^ https://freshproduce.org.au/__static/c9572b7f17774c2718d1eaaa9b6602f5/mr-third-generation-grower-scott-montague-elected-as-chair-of-the-australian-fresh-produce-alliance.pdf?dl=1
- ^ "Scott Montague elected AFPA chair".
- ^ "New AFPA chair outlines 2025 priorities - Food & Drink Business".
- ^ "https://freshproduce.org.au/media-releases/gavin-scurr-elected-as-chair/". Fresh Produce - Use this one. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "https://freshproduce.org.au/media-releases/richard-clayton-chair-afpa/". Fresh Produce - Use this one. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "Veronica Papacosta appointed as new CEO of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance".