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Fruit, nuts, floriculture and wine

Includes pome fruit, berry fruit, stone fruit, the nursery industry, wine growing, hops and nuts.

Wine industry

Producers in Tasmania concentrate on the growing and making of table wines of high quality. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sparking wines are produced in a number of areas. Also produced are Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Traminer.
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Adelaide markets

The Adelaide Produce Markets is South Australia's centre for the distribution and marketing of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Almond Board of Australia

The Australian almond industry is undergoing rapid expansion, becoming one of the fastest growing horticulture industries in Australia.

Apple and Pear Australia

APAL is the peak industry body representing the interests of commercial apple and pear growers in Australia in matters of national importance including regulation and legislation, marketing, research and development.

Ausmarket

The Ausmarket Consultants group has been established to promote uniformity in Australian fruit and vegetable market price reporting, market intelligence, historic data, outturn reporting and product assessment.

Australian blueberry growers association inc.

The Australian Blueberry Growers Association (Incorporated) was formed to represent the industry and has continued in that capacity to this day. A magazine of significance is regularly produced.

Australian Dried Fruit Association (ADFA)

The ADFA is the peak body in the dried fruits industry and is an agri-political organisation that represents the interests of its grower members and provides services and initiatives of commercial benefit

Australian Horticultural Exporters Association

The Australian Horticultural Exporters’ Association Inc. (AHEA), is the National Peak Industry Body of Exporters, committed to the development of the export of Australian Horticultural products, namely fresh fruit and vegetables, edible nuts, cut flowers, native flowers, foliage and nursery produce.

Brisbane markets

As Queensland’s only central wholesale produce market, it’s the State’s most important centre for the marketing and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Fruit Growers Tasmania Inc.

Fruit Growers Tasmania Inc is a non-profit industry association representing the Tasmanian industry.

Fruit & floriculture

Stone fruits, in particular cherries and apricots, have expanded rapidly in recent years, as have nurseries and floriculture activity and the planting of olives. Wine grape production is predominantly in the north and north east of the State, with increasing production in the south. Most fruit production is based in southern Tasmania, although significant areas are to be found in the Tamar and Mersey Valleys.

Hazelnut Growers of Australia Inc.

The HGA is a not for profit organisation whose aim is to disseminate information about hazelnuts.

Horticulture Australia Ltd

Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) is a national research, development and marketing organisation that works in partnership with the horticulture sector to invest in programs that provide benefit to Australian horticulture industries

Horticulture fact sheet (Aust Govt)

The Horticulture Fact Sheet provides information on industry production and export statistics in addition to Commonwealth Government programs and activities that are working to ensure the industry's continued profitability.

Melbourne markets

The Melbourne Markets is the central wholesale trading and distribution centre for Victoria’s fresh produce industry. The Melbourne Market Authority is responsible for managing the site and its operations which include the Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market and the National Flower Centre plus an extensive range of associated warehousing and distribution facilities.

Nursery and Garden Industry Association

Provides a professional network, industry representation and business development initiatives for Australian growers, wholesalers, retailers and allied traders.

Sydney markets

Sydney Markets Limited operates Australia's largest markets, and is recognised as a world leader in fresh produce and community market management. It operates wholesale and community markets - and offers an extensive range of services that add value for shareholders, tenants, their suppliers and customers.