About Brismark
Brismark is a member organisation for fruit and vegetable primary wholesalers operating in the Brisbane Produce Market.
Brismark, or The Queensland Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Industries Co-Operative Limited, has a history dating back to 1941 when it was established as an association of fruit and vegetable wholesalers.
Brismark has over 50 Members all of whom are primary wholesalers of fresh fruit and vegetables receiving product from growers all around Australia. It is estimated their total turnover, which exceeds $1.11 billion annually, would account for in excess of 90% of the total turnover of all primary fruit and vegetable Wholesalers in Queensland.
Brismark operates in the interest of its Members and provides services to the following groups:
The Brismark Mission Statement
To be a highly effective and professional employer organisation operating in the best interest of our Members as a group, through excellence in representation and service, with a commitment to our Market, the Central Market System and the Horticultural Industry
Objectives
Brismark's objectives are to:
- Represent the best interests of the wholesaling sector of the fruit and vegetable industry, the Brisbane Markets and the industry generally.
- Promote and support fruit and vegetable industry-based ownership of the Brisbane Markets.
- Retain a minimum level of 25% ownership of the issued capital of Brisbane Markets Limited.
- Support the effective operation, management and future development of the Brisbane Markets.
- Provide cost effective services and support to primary wholesalers to assist them in operating efficiently and in accordance with their statutory obligations.
- Provide services and representation to other parties within the fruit and vegetable industry from time to time as appropriate.
- Promote the role and importance of Brismark, its Members, the Brisbane Markets and the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables.
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