Sydney Markets crowns Fresh Awards winners

The market communities of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory were celebrated on 12 July with the Sydney Markets’ 2024 Fresh Awards.

The awards ceremony was held at ICC Sydney, and Sydney Markets leaders awarded 22 winners among the fresh produce, floral and content industries out of 89 finalists.

Chief executive of Sydney Markets, Bradley Latham said the Swards are one of the industry’s most highly-regarded accolades, and they encourage and acknowledge best practice and innovation in the growing, retailing, wholesaling and content creation of fresh produce and flowers.

He took great pride in recognising the hard work and dedication of those working within Markets community.

“The Fresh Award contenders are some of the cornerstones of our local communities and deserve to be recognised for the service they provide to their customers. This year’s awards saw some of the most hardworking and talented finalists to date, with every nominee a credit to the industry,” said Latham.

“The Awards have continued to grow year on year, with the 2024 finalists featuring a number of new faces. Sydney Markets is pleased to be commemorating our Fresh Awards finalists and winners once again, offering them the recognition they deserve.”

Retailers and growers were evaluated through an intensive mystery shopping programme. They were judged on everything from produce quality and freshness, customer service and industry knowledge, as well as their store appearance and innovative approaches.

Award winners included:

Wholesaler of the year: Lemdell

Produce grower of the year: D Fresh Produce

Greengrocer of the year: Fruitezy Marketplace - Maroubra

Providor of the year: Parisi

Best small business: Fita Fruita - Turramurra

Best medium business: Minchinbury Fruit Market - Minchinbury

Best large business: Parisi’s Food Hall – Rose Bay

Best extra-large business: Martelli’s Fruit Market - Cherrybrook

Retail presentation: Ziggy’s Fresh - Fyshwick