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Mango King

Our community celebrated with a

Congratulations to the 2014 Mango

with an official barbecue and cake

King, Carlo Lorenti, from Clayfield

cutting on the trading floor on the

Markets Fresh.

anniversary date.

Carlo has been a passionate supporter

The events continued into mid-

began in the September, with the

of this annual charity fundraiser.

September with a breakfast that saw

$6.3 million project due for completion

the official launch of a ‘Brisbane

in April 2015.

Watch out for photos and a feature in the Summer edition of Fresh Source.

Fifty years celebrations are heartening It has certainly been heartening to see the 4,000 people who work or do business daily at the Brisbane Markets join the celebrations as our community marked 50 years at the Rocklea site.

Most heartening are the many former Brisbane Markets Wholesalers and workers who returned to be part of our celebrations to wish us well. Their contribution of laying the foundations for us to build upon is invaluable. Their

month long series of events, starting

Markets Rocklea’ history book and DVD and the relaunch of the Arch Martin Brisbane Markets History Room.

Roofing project underway Construction of the first stage of the Central Trading Area roofing project

The planning process took more than two years, as numerous designs and cost options were assessed

The Brisbane Markets has confirmed its

and workshops held to secure the

position as the State’s major marketing

agreement of Brismark and our selling

and distribution hub for the supply of

floor tenants.

fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers with an annual turnover of more than 600,000 tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables valued at more than $1.3 billion.

Learn more in this commemorative

The new roof structure will cover the open areas between Buildings B and C and the Covered Unloading Area.

Turn to page 6 for an update.

Fresh Source edition, from page 11.

Solar Project Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) has signed off on the installation of a

Andrew Young, Chief Executive Officer, BML and Brismark

1020kW solar system.

commitment to growing our history

This will be one of the largest

collection since it’s opening in 2012

commercial installations undertaken

has helped us amass a solid body of

in Australia. It will also provide a basis

work that reflects a past that dates back

for BML to assess the merit of

almost 150 years.

further installations.

On 26 August 1964, the then Queensland

The system will produce between 2-3%

Premier, The Hon Frank Nicklin, officially

of the site’s total power consumption.

opened the Brisbane Market calling it the most modern facility of its kind in Australia at that time.

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Contents FRESH UPDATES

updates

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FRESH MARKETS Trading floor roofing project underway. . . . . . . . p6 A colourful kitchen relaunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p7 Solar project plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p7 Flowers enhanced by a splash of paint . . . . . . . . . p7 Market site continues to upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . p8 G20 Summit preparations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p8 October is Safe Work month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p9 New sweeper truck handed over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p9 Brismark reflects on 50 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p11

100 years WW1 commemoration 2014 is the year the world commemorates 100 years since the First World War. For Australia, it is a momentous occasion marking 60,000 Australians who lost their lives and a further 150,000 injured.

50 YEARS AT ROCKLEA Celebrating 50 years at Rocklea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p12 Growth comparison – 50 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p12 A barbecue and cake to celebrate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . p13 The Markets Pre-1964. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p13 Commemorative History Book & DVD launch. . . p14 History room receives a makeover. . . . . . . . . . . . . p14 Photos from the decades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p16 Market ownership a game changer . . . . . . . . . . . . p18 Plenty of media flashbacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p19

Brisbane Markets has a ready reminder of the sacrifices made from the men of the Brisbane Fruit and Produce Exchange (the Turbot Street Market), in the shape of an honour board.

It stands in the Arch Martin Brisbane Markets History Room, and has been restored by Carter and Spencer Group’s Keith Mahaffey.

The priceless honour board is located near a photo of its presentation day, possibly from 1916.

FRESH INDUSTRY Seed, grow and show success. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p20 Congratulations on a 50th anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . p21 Industry news bites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p23

The Arch Martin Brisbane Markets History Room is free to the public.

FRESH BUSINESS

It’s found on Level

Progress! What progress?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p24 Preparing for an ageing workforce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p25

2 of the Fresh Centre building and is open from

FRESH EXPORT Asia Fruit Logistica reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p26 Avocado and ginger update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p26

FRESH & HEALTHY A new look Retailer Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p28 “Charlie’s Pop” receives a big thanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p28 Collect Ben’s Friends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p29

8am to 3pm on business days.

The restored Honour Board is on the left with the day of its presentation, circa 1916, in a photo on the far right.

Diabetes Queensland spot check Brisbane Markets’ Platinum Partner, Diabetes Queensland,

FRESH EVENTS What’s in the diary?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p30 Citrus Australia to meet at the Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . p30

has teamed with Brisbane Markets Limited to conduct free diabetes risk assessment on visitors to the Eagle Farm Market.

Visitors were asked to undergo a short test to monitor their susceptibility to the disease, while promoting the fresh food and vegetable message along the way.

Who is Diabetes Queensland?

It’s an organisation that helps thousands of people

nsland are currently Around 300,000 people in Quee day, an extra 62 people diagnosed with diabetes. Each 2 diabetes. That’s an are diagnosed with type 1 or type support every year. extra 22,000 people needing its

live well with diabetes by providing much needed information and support. You can check your own diabetes risk by visiting http://www.diabetesqld.

org.au/healthy-living/who-is-at-risk/assess-your-risk.aspx.

Anniversary mango auction golden Newly crowned Mango King, Carlo Lorenti, of Clayfield Markets Fresh, has paid

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$30,000 in this year’s Brisbane Markets charity auction for this season’s first tray of mangoes.

It was the seventh time Mr Lorenti has been the highest bidder at the Brisbane Markets Mango Auction, with this year’s Pine Creek Mango Plantation tray taking on an additional meaning.

The golden mangoes symbolised the Brisbane Markets’ golden anniversary as it celebrated 50 years at the Rocklea site.

About $51,000 was raised from the event to aid Diabetes Queensland and Life Education Queensland.

Watch out for a Mango Auction feature in your Summer Fresh

Carlo Lorenti, of Clayfield Markets Fresh, wears the Brisbane Markets Mango King crown for the seventh time.

Source edition.

World horticulturalists visit Brisbane Brisbane was placed squarely on the map for the world’s international horticultural scientists, with Brisbane Markets playing a role in the event.

Our own Telstra tower Move over Canberra’s Black

The 29th International Horticultural Congress (IHC) was held Brisbane in August

Mountain. Brisbane Markets is

– only the second time that it has been held in the southern hemisphere.

getting its own Telstra Tower,

Brisbane Markets hosted a team of post-harvest experts from five different

although it may not be as grand

countries who called in to investigate how our Central Markets operates and

or have a revolving restaurant.

to visit Lamanna Bananas’ ripening facilities.

Telstra is installing a new

Brisbane Markets

communications tower at

Limited also

the southern end of Brisbane

sponsored a

Markets’ Building C.

barista bar at

The tower will extend 25m into

the congress

the air and all existing Telstra

trade show.

antenna equipment currently

Wholesalers

mounted to Building C will be

and growers

relocated and mounted to the

also attended

tower.

breakfasts and

The work makes way for the

other events to talk about the future of horticulture.

$6.3 million Covered Trading s Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’ a new Andrew Macnish (left) shows a visiting post-harvest scientist melon variety on the Brisbane Produce Market trading floor.

Area roofing project, which got underway in September, making sure that market users are kept connected.

Find out more about the roofing project on page 6.

markets Trading floor roofing project underway Work has begun on a $6.3 million Brisbane Produce Market trading floor roofing project that will cover the open area between Buildings B and C and the Covered Unloading Area.

Construction began in early September after two years of planning and consultation with Brisbane Markets tenants.

Final works are expected to be completed by early 2015 and will include refurbishment of the Buildings B and C facades and an associated upgrade of fire services.

Column molds go in, ready for concrete to be poured to create the piers that will hold up the roof.

The project includes two roof structures of

maximum cover for Brisbane Produce Market

around 4,000m2, each supported by a single row

trading floor users.

of 10 concrete columns.

“Construction is taking place outside trading

Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) CEO Andrew

time to ensure as little impact on wholesale

Young said the final design will provide

trading as possible, with the drilling of screw piles into the ground to support each column and then their casting,” Mr Young said.

“Once the columns are erected, the steel roof frames will be craned into place.

“The project will have a significant impact on improving the appearance and the utilisation of the space at the front of Buildings B and C Selling Floors,” he said.

The construction is being undertaken by Wiley

Drilling begins at the northern end of Building B.

& Co Pty Ltd and is scheduled for completion in April 2015.

Fun facts about the project There will be about 1.5km of piers supporting the structure.

The structural steel frame includes: • 8 main girder trusses some over 24m long • 110 secondary trusses • 872 individual struts • Total length of steelwork – 19,500m (laid end to end it would run from the Brisbane Markets to the city and back) • Total number of structural steel members – 3,106

• Total number of purlins – 988 • Total roof area – 7,925m2 (approx.) this is greater than the area of Lang Park • Total volume under the roof sheeting – 74,500m3 (equivalent to 30 Olympic swimming pools).

There is almost 16m3 of concrete per column location but must be poured in four separate intervals, each requiring setup and demobilisation.

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A colourful kitchen relaunch The Fresh Centre’s Market Kitchen has had a makeover with

Markets Limited (BML) as a dedicated professional cooking

a colouful relaunch, using the July date for the event as an

space, available to hire for those in the food industry.

opportunity to cook up some warming winter meals.

Since completion, there has been interest from television

Celebrity chef, television presenter, food stylist and author

producers, chefs and food service companies to utilise the

Dominique Rizzo took to the kitchen to test out the new

purpose built kitchen and combined rooms.

Fagor Industrial equipment newly installed in the Fresh

The kitchen holds a five-star rating with

Centre facility.

Brisbane City Council and the Fagor

A range of industry people,

supplied cooking equipment creates

grower associations and

a stylish, easy-to-clean, functional and

the media were invited,

reliable work space that professionals

with Chef Rizzo working in

and amateurs appreciate.

partnership with Brismark

The ‘Colour Your Winter’ campaign

to launch the ‘Colour Your

is a Queensland vegetable industry

Winter’ vegetable campaign

project supported by Brisbane

at the same time.

The Market Kitchen was developed by Brisbane

Celebrity chef Dominique Rizzo in the Market Kitchen to test out the newly installed Fagor Industrial equipment.

Produce Market, Bowen Gumlu Growers Association and Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers.

Solar project plans Brisbane Markets is progressing with the installation of a 1020kw solar system.

Flowers enhanced by a splash of paint Above is an artist’s impression of a new-look Brisbane Flower Market.

The popular site for florists, greengrocers and the public is receiving a splash of paint that will really liven up one of the most colourful areas on the Brisbane Markets site.

The green and grey facelift on the Flower Market’s exterior,

In total, the system will equate to around 4,080 domestic solar panels, which will generate around 2 to 3% of the site’s current electricity requirements.

The system will cost $2 million to install and will connect into Brisbane Markets Limited’s (BML) embedded electrical network.

It won’t be the last of solar power on the site. BML will conduct further analysis of its potential benefits once the current project is completed.

facade and breezeway is just days away from completion.

Brisbane Markets has a clear direction for its future.

The Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) Board has adopted a Strategic Plan to cover the five year period from 2014/15 to 2018/19.

Its revised mission is to provide infrastructure and services to facilitate the marketing and distribution of fresh food, flowers and other ancillary products.

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markets Market site continues to upgrade There is a lot happening behind the scenes

standards before they are introduced

to develop and maintain the Brisbane Markets’

with upgrades to fire systems, staged installation

77ha site

of a site-wide fire ring main, along with ongoing

The Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) has lodged development applications with Brisbane City

repairs to roads, roofs and gutters as the 50 year old site is maintained.

Council to widen the uses of one of its older

In addition, its Site Infrastructure Department

buildings along Sherwood Road, known as

is working on the installation of emergency

Building G2, and the former service station,

lighting.

marked for future commercial precinct

Other projects include improved waste

development.

management and the implementation of the

Building G2, today tenanted by The Grocery

online service provider induction.

Club, was known as the A.C.F. Building when it opened in 1965 since it housed large Queensland company A.C.F and Shirley’s Fertilizers Ltd. Hours of work are being poured into ensuring the site is compliant with new Australian

G20 Summit preparations on track Brisbane is the host city for the G20 Leaders’ Summit in 2014, being held 15-16 November at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank.

While the summit will attract up to 4,000 delegates and up to 3,000 domestic and international media representatives, it also has implications for Brisbane Markets tenants who will be negotiating tougher security and traffic disruptions in their quest to feed fresh produce to the visitors.

Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) is working closely with the G20 Taskforce and has held a series of workshop to prepare tenants for the disruptions so they can maintain supplies of fresh produce to businesses in the Brisbane CBD and South Bank precinct.

The influx of world leaders also means tighter security across South East Queensland, including the Brisbane Markets site, with BML keeping a tighter eye on those with permission to enter the site.

Brisbane Markets tenants attend a workshop to prepare them for the disruptions ahead with the staging of the G20 Summit in Brisbane in November.

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October is Safe Work month Brisbane Markets’ Work Health and

In previous years it has been a busy

There are a range of initiatives being

Safety is under the spotlight this month

week of educational events. This year,

rolled out throughout the month,

with October declared Safe Work

it is extended to a month.

including free information seminars

month.

Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) is

and competitions with a range of prizes.

Every year Workplace Health and

once again right behind the initiative

Safety Queensland (WHSQ) launches

by promoting health and safety

Safe Work Month information sessions

a campaign to promote the benefits

awareness, participation and positive

include Regulatory Obligations; Heat,

of work health and safety awareness

safety behaviours on site to the 4,000

Hydration and Sun Exposure, and

through promoting positive aspects of

people who visit or do business on the

Manual Handling.

workplace safety cultures.

site daily.

New sweeper truck handed over A new sweeper truck is racking up the kilometres on the

But be warned, you may not hear the vehicle coming in the

Brisbane Markets site after its arrival this month, with some

same way the last sweeper truck thundered its way around

handy training for Brisbane Markets Limited cleaning staff

the selling floors. It has a WhisperWheel fan system, which

members to get the job started.

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Sweeper truck driver Craig Martin met with Tim Ronan,

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Brismark reflects on 50 years at Rocklea

BY BRISMARK GENERAL MANAGER GAIL WOODS As Brisbane Markets celebrates 50

After relinquishing all its non-

to adopt the scheme to Brisbane

years at Rocklea, it’s timely to look back

core activities in 1993/94, Brismark

conditions and systems and introduced

at the role Brismark has played and

concentrated on its key role of

it in 1973 with 25 of the 34 Members

how it has progressed in that time.

representing and servicing its Members

willing to try the new scheme.

Brismark, or The Queensland Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries CoOperative Limited, has a history dating back to 1941 when it was established

in matters relevant to their Market wholesaling businesses. This focus on service to Members continues as a current strategic objective.

as an association of fruit and vegetable

A cornerstone service that ensues

wholesalers, when the Markets were at

today is the Brismark Credit Service.

Roma Street.

Today all 53 Members are part of the Credit Service along with about 400 buyers, with a throughput in 2013/14 of more than $640 million.

Over the course of the 1990’s, with Wholesalers arguing the preferred

In 1972 Arch Martin (a member of

position of controlling the Market and its

In 1988, The Chamber developed the

the then Brisbane Market Trust) took

privatisation, Landacq was incorporated

name Brismark as an abbreviated

particular interest in a credit control

to raise funds and subsequently

version of Brisbane Marketers.

scheme operating in the Toronto

purchased land at Yatala with a view to

Terminal Market.

it being a potential site for a new Market.

The Chamber executive decided

This culminated in the successful

In 1964, with the relocation of the Markets to Rocklea, Brismark took up residence in Building D

Brismark led Industry-based bid for

where it remained until

the purchase of the Markets in 2002

late 2011, seeing out the

by Landacaq through a tender process

devastating floods of 1974

with the Queensland Government.

and 2011, before moving

Today, the Brismark Board continues

to the Fresh Centre.

with the view that is strategically

Over the past 50 years,

imperative to increase industry

Brismark has owned

ownership of Brisbane Markets Limited

and run a number of

to ensure the strength of the Central

commercial trading

Market System.

operations within the

I commend the respective Brismark

Markets such as the

Boards and management over the last

first unloading service,

50 years at Rocklea for their strength

hardware store, service station, a stationery and packaging business and a travel service.

and forward thinking that has ensured A 1960s street scene of the Brisbane Markets Commercial Centre with the Chamber’s hardware store on display.

Brismark’s long term position within the industry.

50 Years at Rocklea It has been a big two months of

the Rocklea site “at a time that has

celebrations throughout August

seen our community prosper, face

and September for the Brisbane

natural and economic challenges,

Markets community as the almost

plan, develop and eventually take

150 year old icon celebrated 50 years

over ownership of the site and our

of moving to the Sherwood Road,

future”.

Rocklea site.

Loading a truck in the 1960s using an early version of forklift. Most businesses load ed by hand.

The following pages focus on the

Brisbane Markets Limited Chairman

past half century on the site and

Tony Joseph called the anniversary

the way the Brisbane Markets has

a “milestone” with the move to

celebrated this important event.

Growth comparison – 50 years

ift power, carton Loading a truck in 2014 using forkl for much greater s allow s truck r large and packaging ibuted. distr be to uce prod fresh volumes of

Much has changed on the Rocklea site over the years with the volumes of produce, numbers of buildings and forms and transport vastly different from 50 years ago: August 1964

August 2014

Total site area

50 hectares (124 acres 3 roods)

77 hectares

Number of separate buildings

5 (with the commercial Centre shopping strip under construction)

38

Value

£61,687/06.

Total assets: $234 million

Forklifts

None. Fresh produce was unloaded then reloaded by hand or by using hand trolleys.

396 registered forklifts and 1,002 licensed forklift operators.

Main transportation

Rail, truck and some shipping

Road transport

In 1964, Moolabin Rail Siding adjoined the Market. It was originally called Fruit Market Sidings when it opened on 17 September 1964 and was renamed Moolabin in 1967. Moolabin was built specifically to service the Brisbane Market as rail transportation was a vital link between the producer and the Market.

Shipping and air freight used by exporters and importers.

Wholesalers

66 comprised of 55 dealing in fruit and vegetables and 11 in heavy vegetables.

61 including fruit and vegetables, nuts, flowers, eggs and ancillary products.

Staff numbers

Brisbane Markets Trust – 18

Brisbane Markets Limited – 58 full-time, 4 part-time and 4 casual staff members.

Brisbane MarketPlace employed 4 full-time, 1 part-time and up to 50 casual staff members.

“Toyota Material Handling congratulates the Brisbane Markets of 50 years of the Markets moving to the Rocklea site!”

A barbecue and cake to celebrate

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Queensland’s biggest distribution hub for fresh produce celebrated 50 years of moving to the Brisbane Markets site on 26 August, with a cake cutting ceremony and barbecue for its 4,000 community members.

Fifty years before, Queensland Premier, The Hon Frank Nicklin, officially opened the facility calling it the most modern Markets in Australia at that time.

Queensland Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, The Hon Dr John McVeigh and Brisbane Markets Limited Chairman Tony Joseph were onsite to hear stories from that day during a cake cutting ceremony while trading continued on the Brisbane Produce Market floor.

ed Montague Fresh (Qld)’s Hamish Montague (centre) is interview Ryan. on air by Radio 4BC breakfast hosts Ian Skippen and Loretta

Radio 4BC set up an Outside Broadcast among the activity so that South East Queensland listeners could be part of the celebrations, with the Brisbane Markets touching the lives of millions of Queenslander and Northern NSW residents over half a century.

A substantial percentage of the fresh fruit and vegetables eaten in this State have transited through the site.

Thousands of Queenslanders have had a connection with the Brisbane Markets over the years as visitors, former workers, growers, buyers or suppliers.

Brisbane Markets CEO Andrew Young hands out trays of celebratory cupcakes.

From left, Rising Sun’s Christian Hoath joins the barbecue line, served by a Radio 4BC barbecue attendee.

Queensland Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, The Hon Dr John McVeigh and Brisbane Markets Limited Chairman Tony Joseph get ready to cut the celebratory cake.

The Markets Pre-1964 Pre 1964, Brisbane Markets was a congested, sprawled out tangle of businesses that spread from Roma Street, down to Turbot Street, smack bang in the heart of Brisbane city.

It traded for almost 100 years this way but it needed to grow.

In 1958, a Market Investigation Committee looked at a range of options and decided on a dairy farm in Rocklea, the land where the site is today.

It was a Queensland government owned facility, opened by the Premier Frank Nicklin on 26 August 1964.

The Brisbane Markets became industry owned after a fierce bidding war in 2002 and is owned and operated by Brisbane Markets Limited.

section, S & W Carter 1954 – Stan and Wally’s Carter’s Exchange in Turbot uce Prod at the Brisbane Fruit and inside the market area.

Street, showing the congestion

50 Years at Rocklea

Commemorative History Book and DVD launch Brisbane Markets Limited launched

who has had a connection with the

a commemorative history

site over the past half century.

coffee table book and

The book contains a

DVD at a function in

companion DVD from

early September to

a selection of today’s

commemorate 50 years

Brisbane Markets’

of the Brisbane Markets

community members

operating at the Rocklea site.

talking about what 50 years

Up to 250 people gathered from

of working from the Rocklea site

the former and current Markets

means to them.

Community to be part of the event that has seen their memories and contributed photographs captured in print.

For those who are interested in buying a book for their collection, or as a gift for someone who has been part of the community, it is $33 (incl.

The book is a 160 page, glossy, full colour

GST) or $55 (incl. GST) for a collector’s edition

publication that takes the reader on a journey

leather-bound copy.

from 1964, right through to the current day, using the photographs and stories collected from its community.

Anyone interested can contact Brisbane Markets on 07 3915 4200 in business hours or email admin@brisbanemarkets.com.au.

It’s a who-is-whom of the Markets with plenty of

Orders will also be taken at the

names and faces that will be familiar to anyone

www.brisbanemarkets.com.au website.

History room receives a makeover Brisbane Markets stalwart Arch Martin has

Level 2 of the Fresh Centre building at

been remembered in a touching ceremony

Brisbane Markets, which is the three-storey

to mark Brisbane Markets’ 50 years at Rocklea

building behind the shopping centre strip along

with the renaming of its refreshed history

Sherwood Road.

collection.

For more information, you can visit

The collection has been renamed the Arch

www.brisbanemarkets.com.au, email

Martin Brisbane Market History Room in

admin@brisbanemarkets.com.au or

memory of the Brisbane Markets History Task

phone 07 3915 4200.

Force ambassador, who passed away in June of this year.

The collection has also received a refresh for the anniversary with no visitors in doubt that it’s a commemorative year with an eye catching timeline illuminated by a suspended 50 from the heart of the collection.

It’s free to enter. It is open from 8am to 3pm on business days.

The Brisbane Markets History Collection Room is found on

Cottle Former Brisbane Markets workers Dulcie Butcher and Dawn flick through the pages of the Brisbane Markets Rocklea book seeing faces and names after long careers as part of the Brisbane Markets community.

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Favco From left, former Market workers Bill Hayes catches up with (Qld) director Mike Deveney and former Markets community members Con Charchalis and Trevor Shand after clocking up decades of work in the Brisbane Markets between them, sometimes as friends and other times as fierce competitors.

From left, former wholesaler and Brismark chair in 1970/71 Malcolm Potter catches up with Favco (Qld) director Rob Clarke and Ross & Co Fruit & Vegetable director John Misuraca.

Reminiscing were former Brisbane Markets colleagues, from left, Jim Killalea, Cheryl Mott, Dick Baptist and Bill Lovell. Dick Baptist arrived at the Brisbane Markets from the congested city markets in 1964 as a Market Reporter for the Queensland State Governm ent and 50 years later, still works there today as a Brisbane Markets Limited Market Officer looking after site security.

Celebrating the 50 years of Brisbane Markets moving to Rocklea in style are, from left, Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) Chairman Tony Joseph, BML and Brismark CEO Andrew Young with former Queensland Premier and BML Director Michael Ahern AO.

A Brisbane Market get together is sometimes a family reunion.

Family members include, from left, Anthony Joseph, of Alfred E Chave, his uncles Bill, Keith and Simon George Snr, along with father Tony Joseph, Brisbane Markets Limited chairman.

Former director of the Carter & Spencer Group Lee Spencer inspects the breathtaking timeline in the newly named Arch Martin Brisbane Markets History Room, that holds photos and informati on on her father Stan, and uncles Wally and AJ Carter, who played important roles in Brisbane’s Roma and Turbot markets before the move to Rocklea in 1964.

50 Years at Rocklea Photos from the decades

The following are a collection of photos from the decades, with their full stories and much more found in the Brisbane Markets Rocklea history coffee table book.

of the Brisbane Markets just August 1964 — An aerial view mercial Centre and Fresh Com the with before opening day, ion. truct cons r unde Centre buildings still 1964 — Banana processing in the Committee of Direction of Fruit Marketing building that is now the Fresh Centre. The Brisbane Market boasted the facili ty was the best in the world.

1972 — This photograph of Sale sman Lenny Norris chatting about the day’s trading with Dick Shackleton in front of Building C appeared on the front page of the Brisbane Market Bulletin, Volume 1, No. 1 in March 1972. Photo courtesy of Max Norris.

er Con Leontsinis, Seventies — From left, wholesal ologists, has his who became the principal of Fruit d Department of grapes inspected by Queenslan rter Dick Baptist. Both Primary Industries Market Repo the Markets and still men have had long careers with of Con Leontsinis. tesy cour o Phot y. toda e onsit work

1976 — Brisbane Market Club, a Tenant in the Commercial Centre. This club became the hub of the Market’s social and sporting activities.

1981 — The general public wou ld flock to the Brisbane Market after wholesale trading time to buy boxes of leftover fresh produce that wou ld end up in jams, sauces and an array of home cooked meals.

950 Buyers purchasing their Eighties — By 1989, there were Brisbane Markets, between the from fresh produce supplies o courtesy of Doug Phot . days 7am and 3pm on business Staples.

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ski 1994 — The Brismark administration team at work: Ed Golebiow 40 and Margaret Batchelor. Margaret retired in 2013 after over years working in the Markets. Ed still works for Brismark in 2014 after starting in the Markets in 1975.

2007 — The South Gate East

2000 — The Markets entry boas ts a refurbished gatehouse, new Market Service Centre and auto matic gates. The Brisbane Mark ets was still under the control of the Brisbane Market Corporati on.

development sod turning.

2011 — Bassam (Sam) Abou Chahla of Garden Verde Pty Ltd tries to be positive as the water subsides. Rocklea was subjected to flood inundation from Tuesday, 11 January up to Friday, 14 January, rendering the site inaccessible. The trading floor was operating again within 60 hours of the waters residing.

2012 — The Fresh Centre won the ‘Excellence in Sustainable Building Award’ at the Queensland Master Builders Association Brisbane Housing and Construction Awards.

This program was the 1992 — Launch of Fresh Fest. local greengrocer” retailer your at p “Sho the of r unne forer .

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50 Years at Rocklea Market ownership a game changer The 1990s were a controversial time for the

In 2000, Andrew Young was appointed as

Queensland State Government owned Rocklea

Brismark’s CEO, and the Brismark Board, under

site with its tenants, the Brisbane Markets

the Chairmanship of Kim Andrews worked

community, unhappy with the way it was being

on a new approach in seeking to have the

operated by the Brisbane Market Trust.

State Government address ongoing concerns

In 1994, Brismark, with Gerry Garard as its CEO

regarding the future of the Market.

and the majority of Brisbane Market Wholesalers

By 2001, the State Government acknowledged

established Landacq Limited to acquire a 46ha

it was not in the business of owning a Central

parcel of land at Yatala. This was done as an

Market, and in May 2001 it announced that

investment, but with the potential that the site

it would be progressing with the sale of the

could be developed as a new Market.

Markets.

This action was taken to address concerns

The sale process was progressed in December

within the wholesaling sector of the industry as

2001, and the site was put up for sale by way of

to the future ownership of the Brisbane Market.

an open public tender.

There was frustration at the lack of attention

Brismark managed its industry based bid

that was being given to the development of the

using Landacq Limited as its bidding entity,

Market and the needs of its users.

and a negotiating team involving the Brismark

In 1996, the State Government changed the Brisbane Market Trust to become the Brisbane Market Authority and a new Board was appointed.

A further significant development occurred in December 1999 with the passing of legislation

Chairman, Tony Kelly, directors Tony Joseph and Peter Tighe and CEO Andrew Young.

After a four stage bidding process, the site was ultimately sold to Landacq Limited for $73.85 million, effective from September 2002.

by Queensland State Parliament to corporatise

The annual general meeting on 28 November

the administration of the Brisbane Market

2002 unanimously approved a change in

Authority.

company name from Landacq Limited to

Its new name became the Brisbane

Brisbane Markets Limited.

Market Corporation. It was a Government Owned Company Corporation which operated on a commercial basis.

Intense lobbying by the wholesaling sector seeking to convince the State Government to sell the Rocklea site to them rather than stay under government ownership failed to achieve the desired outcome, and resulted in the deterioration of the relationship between the Government and the wholesaling sector.

From left: 6 August 2002—Queensland Minister for Primary Industries and Rural Communities Henry Palaszczuk, Queensla nd Treasurer and Deputy Premier Terry Mackenroth, Chairman Landacq Limited Tony Joseph and Landacq Limited Director Tony Kelly signing the contract for the sale of the Brisbane Markets from the Queensland Government.

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Plenty of media flashbacks Brisbane media outlets have kept busy throughout August and September writing articles and producing pieces of film on the Brisbane Markets’ 50 years at Rocklea.

Channel 7 produced a two minute Flashback for its news, using film footage from the years and interviewing some of the Brisbane Markets’ longest serving workers. The piece of film is found on the iPads located in the Arch Martin Brisbane Markets History Room.

The ABC Landline program followed suit with a seven minute piece on the importance of Queensland’s biggest fresh produce distribution hub and how it has developed over the years.

ABC’s Landline team films on the Brisbane Produce Market trading floor in the lead up to the anniversary celebrations.

Local and industry newspapers, a Radio 4BC outside broadcast and a 32 page feature in Good Fruit and Vegetables have all wanted to be part of the anniversary.

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BY SARAH SIMPSON, BOWEN GUMLU GROWERS ASSOCIATION (BGGA) Bowen and Gumlu have felt a winter that was

The concept behind Seed, Grow and Show was

unseasonably chilly for North Queensland.

to engage and educate year six primary school

Like other parts of Australia who felt a cooler winter than normal, it was something that many North Queenslanders did not enjoy.

Currently in the region, Mango orchards are in flower, with some growers reporting even

students about what goes into growing fruit and vegetables on a commercial scale.

The project aimed to utilise facilities already existing locally to ensure that students were exposed to real world horticulture.

flowers at bloom, and others with a mixture of

The project was based at Bowen Research

full bloom and bud swell.

Station at the Delta, in Bowen, with local

BGGA would like to extend a big thank you to all involved in making our 2014 Industry Breakfast, Farm Tour and Gala Dinner a success. These

Queensland DAFF staff members providing both support and technical expertise to the project.

events were well attended and we would like to

This project was run with two local primary

thank all involved for making these events such

schools; Queens Beach State Primary School

a great occasion.

and Bowen State Primary School. BGGA would

BGGA is also excited to announce that the pilot program of Seed Grow and Show, developed

by Regional Workforce Development Officer, Bianca Fullarton, is to be run again in 2015.

This program was run in collaboration with Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).

like to acknowledge and thank the participating schools, who dedicated time and resources to this project.

BGGA are also seeking a sponsor for Seed, Grow & Show 2015 to help cover some of the costs associated with running the project, to ensure the project is sustainable into the future.

For further information, contact us on (07) 4785 2860.

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Congratulations on a 50th Anniversary

BY PETER HOCKINGS, BUNDABERG FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWERS (BFVG) On behalf of the BFVG Board Directors, past and present,

Over the past 50 years, BFVG

our members and staff, I congratulate the Brisbane Markets

has shared a respectful working

community on reaching a tremendous milestone - 50 years

relationship with the Brisbane Markets, and the former

of distributing high quality produce to all sectors of the

growers’ organisation that once traded from the site, the

Australian food chain from the Rocklea site.

Committee of Direction of Fruit Marketing.

What a wonderful achievement for all those involved since

Still to this day, BFVG and Brisbane Markets Ltd share a vision

the facility was first opened.

to promote understanding, communication, collaboration

Whether it be through supplying to the wholesale and retail

and cooperation in relation to issues of common endeavour.

sectors, the food service and restaurant industries, or direct

The BFVG Directors and I look forward to maintaining and

to the astute consumer, the many businesses and families

building on this solid foundation to realise our shared vision

associated with the Rocklea facility have faithfully served

for the horticulture industry.

our horticulture production regions as a vital avenue for distributing food to consumers.

Once again I congratulate everyone that has played a role in the success of Brisbane Markets Ltd and the facilities at

The Bundaberg region and greater Wide Bay Burnett

Rocklea. An outstanding milestone has been reached, with

(including the North and South Burnett, Gympie and Fraser

some terrific achievements along the way - all of which

Coast regions) have an ever-increasing, significant and

highlight the importance, success and innovations of the

diverse volume of healthy nutritious fruits, vegetables, nuts,

Rocklea facilities.

herbs and flowers.

For the past half century, the Brisbane Markets at Rocklea has been an instrumental link to ensuring a large proportion of this produce finds a suitable home, helping these regions to boost productivity as wholesalers and growers alike expand their business’ capacity.

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Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers (BFVG) held its biannual gala dinner in early October with almost 500 growers and suppliers in attendance.

Brisbane Produce Market was a sponsor with numerous wholesalers speckled throughput the crowd, using the popular Spring event as an important networking base after visiting farms in the region.

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Industry news bites Top marks from Fresh Produce survey

Rocklea provedore merges with Moraitis family

A survey taken at the Sydney based Fresh Produce Safety Conference in August shows the newly formed organisation is relevant and providing the horticulture industry with information it needs for the safe handling of fresh produce.

Brisbane Markets’ Oz Grown Wholesalers has merged with the national MorCo Fresh business.

Recipient feedback showed 94% of the 67 respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that the conference was relevant to their work, while 97% agreed or strongly agreed that the conference presentations were relevant or useful.

Oz Grown Wholesalers is owned and operated by trained chef Anthony Galis, who began his fledgling secondary wholesaling business in 2006 and grew it to an operation with 30 staff and 10 trucks, operating from the Brisbane Markets.

MorCo Fresh is operated by Sydney’s Moraitis family – one of the most well-known and successful families in fruit and vegetable wholesaling in Australia, operated

by Paul and Stephen Moraitis.

Brismark General Manager Gail Woods and Freshmark’s Bruce Hecker attended the conference to educate conference goers on the importance of Market-run chemical and biological testing service, FreshTest.

Anthony becomes the Managing Director of MorCo Fresh’s Queensland operations.

Former Oz Grown Wholesalers owner Anthony Galis has merged his business with the Moraitis family’s MorCo Fresh.

Networking and information sharing was highlighted as one of the main benefits of the conference, with 90% indicating they had met useful contacts at the conference.

Thoughts on food irradiation

The Fresh Produce Safety Centre was established this year is funded by Horticulture Australia Limited using voluntary contributions from industry and matched funds from the Australian Government.

The Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFFQ) will soon know what the industry thinks about its application for permission to use irradiation to kill or sterilise fruit flies and other pests.

DAFFQ made an application to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), which has now asked the community its thoughts on irridating a number of fruits and vegetables.

From the cool banana at Motorama, to the bananas at the Brisbane Markets – congratulations on 50 years at Rocklea!

Public submissions closed on 9 October 2014. Food irradiation is used in more than 50 countries to destroy bacteria and pests, reducing the need for pesticides, and to extend the shelf life of food. It has been used to treat food since the late 1950s.

Spring weather predictions The weather bureau’s long-term forecast is predicting a drier than normal October to December for much of eastern Australia and north-west Western Australia. Tasmania will be the exception, with a good chance of above average rainfall.

The Australian Weather Bureau said the forecast warmer temperatures until the end of the year mean 2014 is likely to rank as one of Australia’s top 10 hottest years on record.

business Progress! What progress?

BY ANDREW MALINS – AFFINITY ACCOUNTING PLUS Anniversaries and birthdays can be a time to

The financial planning industry has been getting

remind ourselves that progress (or getting

some bad press due to rogue advisors and

older) is not all bad.

“Storm Financial”.

Progress can be painful and tiring, but in

To me, these examples only highlight the need

business (as in life), not progressing and

for you to have a trusted adviser, and not rely

developing is always worse.

on impersonal, slick, simplistic or internet/

If you look around at the businesses in the

forum/tele-marketing.

Brisbane Markets which have grown and thrived

Most of us are capable of choosing our own

over the past 50 years, I’ll bet they have one

car or house insurance but do you really

thing in common - they didn’t stay doing the

understand the terms of your life cover or how

same things they were doing 50 years ago.

your superannuation and investments will

Some things will remain the same but others would have changed dramatically.

Making the right decisions on what to change in your business (or your life) and then implementing them is the critical element between success and withering on the vine.

Ultimately, it comes down to how well you plan and respond to the changes which will come whether we like it or not.

Family’s financial future I’ve talked before about planning for your

provide for your retirement or family needs?

A good financial planner can create a plan which considers and integrates your entire financial life and preferences not based on selling you another product.

Most important of all is that you understand the plan and believe in it. If you don’t currently have that, then now is the time to get it.

Congratulations to the Brisbane Markets on the 50 year anniversary of the Rocklea site.

Brisbane Markets Limited hasn’t stood still.

How about you?

business but how many of us really have a plan for our family’s financial future?

Diabetes Queensland would like to congratulate the Brisbane Markets on half a century since moving to Rocklea and for continuing to provide Queensland communities with the freshest and most nutritious fruit and vegetables in Queensland.

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Preparing for an ageing workforce

BY SAL TRUJILLO, BRISBANE MARKETS LIMITED’S HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER As the Brisbane Markets celebrates its

It is also worth highlighting that

50 years of operation at the Rocklea

discriminating against someone on

experienced workers nearing

site, we realise the fact that Australia’s

the basis of age is unlawful.

retirement (or retired) that are willing

population is ageing.

Consequently, employing and

As a result, we will continue to see more

retaining older workers becomes a

mature age workers in the workplace.

critical management issue that needs

However, long term it also has

to be address. Here are some tips to

implications for the future sustainability

consider:

of organisations.

• Address ageism by creating a

The ageing workforce creates looming

Workplace Diversity policy to

shortages for skilled workers which will

reinforce a productive work

place pressure on the performance,

environment which respects and

productivity and consequently

values all workers.

profitability of businesses.

• Introduce a recruitment strategy to

Business leaders need to understand

draw from the widest possible talent

the impact of negative stereotyping of

pool across all ages.

older people which is also known as ageism. People tend to equate age with higher levels of illness, lower levels of energy and loss of physical capacity.

These perceptions about older workers do not accurately reflect reality. For example, the Australian Institute for

• Review job roles to ensure that the

to work during peak periods or on special projects.

• Ascertain that redundancy policies do not discriminate.

• Develop mixed-age teams to ensure that the experience of older workers is spread across the organisation.

• Develop a mentoring program in which older workers have the ability to pass on their knowledge and experience.

Organisations which are able to recruit and retain the knowledge and skills of older workers will be better prepared

organisation offers meaningful work

in achieving competitive advantage

which matches older workers capacity.

and great business results.

• Promote training opportunities to all workers.

• Research and implement flexible work

Social Research has found that workers

arrangements such as part-time work,

aged 45 and over stay longer in their

job sharing, working from home, and

jobs, contribute to the long-term

phased retirement through reduced

performance of a company, have low

work hours.

levels of absenteeism and are flexible in their working hours and conditions.

AustSafe Super, the industry super fund for rural and regional Australia, would like to congratulate Brisbane Markets on 50 years of residing in Rocklea. The Brisbane Markets and AustSafe Super have had a long standing relationship and look forward to our new corporate sponsorship.

• Consider having a pool of

export Networking boost in Hong Kong Brisbane Markets exporters have received a boost through a Brisbane Markets Limited sponsored Australia Fresh Networking Reception held with 220 exporters and potential in early September.

Australian Avocado export plan

The “Team Australia” approach to get exporters

The Australian avocado industry is developing

networking with buyers and retailers,

a new export plan with a focus on regaining old

was organised by Australia Fresh and was

and developing new markets in Asia.

clients during Asia Fruit Logistica, in Hong Kong,

collaboratively partnered with Brisbane Markets Limited, along with Trade and Investment Queensland, Australian Horticulture Exporters

It was one of the agenda items outlined at Avocados Australia’s annual general meeting.

Association, the Victorian Department of

The peak industry body’s chief executive officer

Primary Industries and Horticulture WA.

John Tyas says the plan is largely about setting

The Australia Fresh Pavilion was also an

up new markets for the future.

unprecedented success with more than 8,100 visitors from 64 different countries, a 24% increase on last year’s numbers.

Asia Fruit Logistica helps open a portal The peak Australian exporter body, Australian

early September, citing it as an integral part of

Fijian imports treated gingerly

its Australian Horticulture Export Portal (AHEP)

Australian ginger growers say ongoing delays

project.

in the decision to allow ginger imports from Fiji

Horticultural Exporters Association (AHEA), attended Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong in

The project seeks to develop online knowledge-

are unsettling.

sharing resources between exporters and

Three Senate inquiries into ginger imports from

its Asian counterparts, and to build strategic

Fiji, pineapples from Malaysia and potatoes

partnerships in South Korea, China and Japan.

from New Zealand have been underway for

AHEA Executive Director, Michelle Christoe, said that it provided her organisation with feedback from its key buyers in the Asia Pacific region

more than a year, but the Senate Committee still can’t sort out a flaw in the risk matrix used to examine the produce.

on information requirements to develop the

Meanwhile, Australia and Fiji are still discussing

Australian horticulture portal.

import requirements, and no permits will be

The project is being funded by the Asian Business Engagement Plan through the Australian Trade Commission to create a ‘one-

issued until the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is satisfied Fiji can manage biosecurity risks.

stop-shop’ online resource. The portal will be

Australian industries can only contest the imports

accessible by both importers and exporters. It

on grounds of science, not

will feature a searchable database of resources.

market competition.

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A new look Retailer Program

Brisbane Produce Market has introduced a ‘new look’ Retailer Program.

The change is the result of months of market research, engaging with independent greengrocers, and using their feedback to look at things differently.

The Program is designed to increase the customer base of retailers, increase awareness of the ‘Shop at your local Greengrocer’ brand, and provide business services support to help retailers with their daily business needs.

The Retailer Program has two-levels: 1. A Silver entry level, and 2. The all-inclusive and comprehensive Gold Membership which includes marketing campaigns, social media, radio advertising, a dedicated ‘Shop at your local Greengrocer’ website, an interactive online marketing tool, as well as cross-promotional activities with Kids Go Fresh & Healthy education program.

Retailers who are participating at the Gold level will also receive weekly updates from the Business Services team to keep them informed about wage information and retail awards, as well as access to recruitment services, training, free Work Place Health and Safety audits and manuals, and Human Resource/Industrial Relations advice.

To find out more about the revamped Retailer Program contact Brismark marketing on 07 3915 4222 or email marketing@brismark.com.au.

“Charlie’s Pop” receives a big thanks Brismark Chairman Gary Lower, of J Allen, has

“Charlie even tried some rockmelon

a grandson in Dorrigo, in northern NSW, who

and thought it was nice,” his teacher wrote.

he is determined won’t miss out on the healthy eating message despite being so far away.

Mr Lower sent a bundle of Brisbane Produce Market Kids Go Fresh & Healthy education items, hats and some fresh produce for grandson Charlie and his class at Mt St John’s Primary School. It seems that “Charlie’s Pop” was a hit.

A bundle of thank you notes and a class photo of the children wearing their Brisbane Produce Market hats and holding up a sign “Thank you Charlie’s Pop!” appeared in the mail.

A bundle of the thank you notes and a photo to say thanks to “Charlie’s Pop”.

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Winning schools & characters Apple:

Applicious Classes 4K & 4N, Durack State School

Banana:

Splits Class 4O, Our Lady of the Angels

Collect Ben’s Friends

Beetroot:

Beetrice Class 4GR, Holland Park State School

Brisbane Produce Market’s Healthy Eating Ambassador,

Capsicum:

Maximum Class 3L, Our Lady of the Way

Carrot:

Cruncher Class Prep-7, Gargett State School

Fennel:

Fenomenal Class 6B, Manly West State School

Orange:

Juicy Oriana Class 3N, Durack State School

Pineapple:

Spiky Class JP4, Greenslopes State School

Strawberry:

Smac-lippicus Class Prep-3, Warrill View State School

Tomato:

Miss Tomatina Class 3G, Tara Shire State College

Ben Hannant, is the face of a new healthy eating campaign promoting healthy choices at school tuckshop and at your local greengrocer.

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Queensland primary school students were asked to name 10 fun fruit and vegetable characters and these characters are now available as collector cards.

Schools who submitted entries also went into the draw to win a school visit by Ben which took place in early September at Virginia State School.

Six of the 10 collector cards were available from participating independent greengrocers throughout 25 August to the end of September, available with any in-store purchase. The additional four characters were available from selected school tuckshops when children make a healthy choice.

Mr Hannant said that as a parent, he loves that school tuckshops are providing healthy options through Education Queensland’s Smart Choices program.

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events NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

6 November

2 December

CITRUS AUSTRALIA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Fresh Centre, Brisbane Markets, Rocklea QLD

BRISBANE MARKETS CHRISTMAS DRINKS The Fresh Centre, Brisbane Markets, Rocklea QLD

Contact: Citrus Australia members wishing to participate in the AGM program should indicate their intent by emailing admin@citrusaustralia.com.au

Contact: Kelly Turner, Brisbane Markets Limited, on (07) 3915 4200 or email kturner@brisbanemarkets.com.au.

This year’s annual general meeting for Citrus Australia members in Brisbane will focus on the journey of citrus from the farm to the end consumer.

14 November G20 LEADERS’ SUMMIT PUBLIC HOLIDAY

9–14 November AUSTRALIAN FOOD SAFETY WEEK Contact: Juliana Madden, Executive Officer, Food Safety Information Council on 0407 626 688.

The week is the major activity of the Food Safety Information Council, Australia’s leading disseminator of community targeted food safety information.

An invitation only annual get-to-together with tenant principals, sponsors, suppliers and key industry members.

4 December BRISBANE MARKETS CHRISTMAS BARBECUE The Fresh Centre, Brisbane Markets, Rocklea QLD Contact: Kelly Turner, Brisbane Markets Limited, on (07) 3915 4200 or email kturner@brisbanemarkets.com.au.

A fun-filled Christmas themed barbecue held on the Brisbane Produce Market trading floor for its community..

25 December CHRISTMAS DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

26 December BOXING DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Citrus Australia to meet at the Markets Citrus Australia will hold its 2014 annual general meeting on 6 November at the Brisbane Markets, with a focus on the journey of citrus from the farm to the end consumer.

The get-together will also signal the creation of national industry awards recognising excellence in the industry.

The one day event will begin at Brisbane Markets along with a tour of Brisbane’s port before concluding with a formal dinner, at which three industry awards will be presented.

The early morning start for delegates will ensure they see the Brisbane Markets – the home of fresh produce in Queensland – at its bustling best, with citrus being a feature of the tour of the wholesale market.

Following the tour delegates will complete the annual general meeting activities before continuing on with their tour to large shopping centre with citrus retail selling outlets and a tour of the port, hosted by The Port of Brisbane authority.

The official dinner will be held at Cha Cha Char Bar and Grill on the Brisbane River.

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To make the smart choice and discover how Toyota Material Handling can make a difference to your operations, contact your local branch.

Hand Pallet Trucks

Power Pallet Trucks

Order Pickers

Walkie Stackers

Toyota Material Handling offer • New Sales • Pre-owned • Rentals • Finance • Service and Parts

Reach Forklifts

Battery Counterbalance

1800 425 438 www.toyotamaterialhandling.com.au

Engine Counterbalance

Skid Steer Loaders