Welcome to the AFFCO website Australia’s leading fruit network, AFFCO (the Australian Fresh Fruit Company), is linking opportunities for everyone in the fruit chain - from nurseries and breeders to retailers and consumers. Latest AFFCO news DATE CHANGES AND NEW NAME FOR AFFCO 2010 National Roadshow - See below.... Combined AFFCO Roadshow and APAL Grower Meeting: 16 August            Hobart, TAS  - COMPLETED 18 August            Orange, NSW - COMPLETED 19 August            Batlow, NSW - COMPLETED 25 August            Lenswood - COMPLETED 26 August           Stanthorpe, QLD - COMPLETED 6 September      Goulburn Valley, VIC 9 November        Donnybrook, WA AFFCO ROADSHOW AFFCO will be touring Australian growing regions in August and September as part of its National Roadshow in conjunction with APAL's Growing Meetings.  This will provide growers, packers, marketers and key industry players with an array of current information at their doorstep such as: - an opportunity to hear the latest in market intelligence through the highly rated Well Informed Grower program to encourage awareness of the trends in the current market - technical exchange in the orchard with guest agronomists to stay abreast with the latest information on the ground - provide leadership tips of the trade to help strengthen the industry - obtain feedback and reports from recently held events such as Fresh Event 2010, the AFFCO Young Members Retreat plus the latest news on the Apple Import Taskforce The Roadshow will be take no more than four hours in each region and will take place at local orchards for convenience to participants and to allow for great exchange of information.  For dates, timings and venues click here FRESH EVENT 2010 :  Fresh Event 2010 was a highly successfully event that brought information, ideas and people together from around the world, helping delegates to stay connected to the people and the information that matter most.  With a record number of delegates, sponsors and exhibitors Fresh Event 2010 offered participants the opportunity to enhance their competitive position by gaining the most current insight on key local and global industry topics and trends and networking with industry colleagues and supply chain partners. Check out the June 2010 AFFCO Update for the latest photos and news from Fresh Event 2010. Sponsors AFFCO would like to recognise and thank Fresh Event 2010 Sponsors: Platinum:  CHEP                        State: VicDPI Gold:  VISY                                   Gold:  Woolworths Silver:  Costa Exchange Bronze:  Dupont                          Bronze: Sydney Markets Bronze:  Freshmax                     Bronze:  J-Tech Bronze:  Colour Vision Systems Bronze:  Netafim AFFCO YOUNG MEMBERS RETREAT 2010 AFFCO Young Members Retreat 2010 a huge success.  Thank you to all participants and speakers for taking part.   Photos and details available in the May 2010 AFFCO Update. STAFF NEWS New Staff:  Welcome to Kay Bassil who will be looking after AFFCO Accounts on a Friday.  To contact Kay please email her at accounts@affco.com.au .  Welcome to Kim Guarnaccia who will be providing general administration support on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday morning.   To contact Kim please email her at admin@affco.com.au Staff Departures:   AFFCO would like to thank Lisa Adamo for all her hard work, dedication and thoroughness in the four years she has worked with AFFCO.   We wish Lisa all the best for the future. AFFCO INSURANCE PROGRAM AFFCO Insurance Program now available to AFFCO members - take advantage of a free insurance assessment today and see how it all stacks up!  Go to New Product Update more info AFFCO thanks its supporters Click on logos for more information