Growers are an extremely important part of the Brisbane Produce Market community and services are continually being developed to improve communication and understanding between growers and wholesalers and to facilitate improvements and efficiencies in the horticulture industry.

This section covers Brismark activities for growers and industry groups including:

  • FREECALL Market hotline
  • Grower delegations
  • Regional tours
  • FreshTest™
  • Grower kits
  • 10 tips for dealing with the Markets
  • Industry group and event sponsorships
  • Industry representation

To match Brismark Members with the products that they trade, click here.

Grower Kits

Brisbane Produce Market has produced a Grower Kit for those new to doing business with the Brisbane Markets and also for those wanting a refresher of what is available.

Click here to download your Grower Kit.

Free Grower Hotline

If you have an operational matter, comments on the Brisbane Markets facilities or even confidential Market-related business to discuss, just give us a call on 1800 631 002. We also encourage you to call if you are experiencing any difficulties in your trade dealings. Learn more.

Grower Delegations

Brisbane Produce Market invites grower and industry groups to visit the Markets as part of our Market visitor program. Learn more.

Regional Tours

Brismark’s grower liaison program includes regional visits to Bowen and Bundaberg, with tours to the Stanthorpe, Lockyer Valley, Far North Queensland and Northern NSW regions as industry events or issues arise. Learn more.

FreshTest™

FreshTest™ is the largest and most comprehensive testing program in Australian Horticulture

FreshTest™ is a Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) initiative to provide low cost MRL (chemical residue) and microbial testing for Wholesalers and their Growers in Australia’s Central Markets. Learn more.

Grower Kits

Brisbane Produce Market has produced a Grower Kit for those new to doing business with the Brisbane Markets and also for those wanting a refresher of what is available. Learn more.

Industry Group and Event Sponsorship

Brismark and Brisbane Markets Limited have formed a joint sponsorship fund for supporting grower and industry events under the Brisbane Produce Market banner. Learn more.

Industry Representation

Brismark represents the marketing sector of the horticulture industry to government and other groups. Major issues include the Horticulture Mandatory Code of Conduct, Interstate Biosecurity Requirements, Health Claims through Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ), and the future of the Central Market System. Learn more.