Australia and New Zealand’s largest horticulture conference and trade show comes to Brisbane on 4-6 June with over 4,000 visitors and 200 must-see exhibitors. Produce Plus  profiles some of the key companies to connect with below

Agribusiness Recruitment

Agribusiness Recruitment provides tailored recruitment solutions for Australian agribusinesses, with a focus on horticulture and the produce value chain. Renowned for professionalism, integrity, and deep sector expertise, the firm matches the right people to the right roles. With a strong referral network and client-focused approach, they deliver confidential, cost-effective staffing that drives long-term business success.

Web: www.agrecruit.com.au   
Contact: Andrew Meurant, Senior Consultant
Tel: 0428 823 035 
Email:  andrewm@agrecruit.com.au

Australian Horticulture Trade

Australian Horticulture Trade is the peak industry body, representing and advocating for exporters and importers of fresh horticultural products, to support market access and trade. Joining AHT helps us advocate for you and the greater good of the industry. We provide assistance and troubleshooting advice for fresh produce import and export trading issues and access to an experienced and knowledgeable group of industry professionals.

Web: https://horticulturetrade.com.au/
Tel: +61 (0) 438 138 928
Emailadmin@horticulturetrade.com.au
lesley@horticulturetrade.com.au

Edp Australia

Edp Australia Pty Ltd specialises in turnkey fruit and vegetable processing machinery, offering complete solutions from project assessment to after-sales service. With over 70 years of industry experience, edp is a leading Australian supplier of grading, packaging machinery, and consumables. Our expertise ensures high-quality integration, installation, and support, delivering efficient, customized solutions to meet the evolving needs of fresh produce processors.

Stand: 185,189,190 
Web: https://edp.com.au

GS1 Australia

GS1 is a neutral, not-for-profit organisation responsible for the most widely used global standards for efficient business communication.  GS1 standards and services improve the efficiency, safety and visibility of supply chains. Over 1bn products with GS1 barcodes are scanned over 10bn time every day. See Caroline Barrett talk Next Generation Barcodes at Trade Show speaker sessions Blue Stream from 1.40-2.00pm on 6 June.

Stand: 279
Web: https://www.gs1au.org/
Email: primary.industries@gs1au.org

J-Tech Systems

J-Tech Systems is a trusted name in Australia’s fresh produce industry, delivering innovative labelling, packaging, and automation solutions across all stages of the supply chain. Designed to streamline operations and reduce labour challenges, their smart solutions help businesses save time, reclaim resources, and unlock growth. With a focus on traceability and sustainability, J-Tech Systems future-proofs the supply chain, ensuring lasting success for growers.

Stand 357, 358, 359, 360
Web: www.jtechsystems.com.au
Tel: (02) 6049 5000 or 1300 301 784

Premier Fresh Australia

Premier Fresh Australia is one of Australia’s leading fresh produce supply chain companies, providing domestic and overseas customers a single source of supply across a diverse range of fruit and vegetable categories. The group’s wholly owned farms and national farming network are enhanced by climate-controlled distribution services, packing and advanced ripening facilities and supported by dedicated category management teams.

Stand: 125
Tel: +61 3 9687 7725
Web: https://premierfresh.com.au/
General enquiries: reception@premierfresh.com.au
Career enquiries: career@premierfresh.com.au

Result Group of Companies

See Natural Branding in action on avocados at Result Group’s stand - technology featured on shelves during the Easter period in Costa’s 20-store trial across Victoria. The stand also showcases a fully integrated solution for coding, labelling, traceability, and authenticity. Designed to enhance efficiency, support sustainability, and ensure compliance, Result Group offers a practical one stop approach to future ready packaging and supply chain innovation.

Stand: 471, 473
Web: https://resultgroup.com.au/
Contact: Michael Dossor, Group General Manager
Email: michael.dossor@resultgroup.com.au

Soto Group

Soto Group is a full service branding and marketing agency transforming businesses across Australia into market leaders. Specialising in corporate rebranding, brand audits, and strategic marketing, Soto Group elevates brands to their full potential. With broad coverage across the fresh produce industry, Soto understands the complexities of the supply chain. From branding new varieties to refreshing legacy brands, Soto delivers creative solutions for growth.

Web: https://sotogroup.co/
Tel: 1300 204 834
Email: hello@sotogroup.co

Asia Fruit Logistica

Asia Fruit Logistica is the leading international trade show for Asia’s fresh produce business. The 18th edition of Asia Fruit Logistica takes place on 3-5 September 2025 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. Visitors can look forward to an impressive exhibitor line-up featuring a vast array of products and services from top global companies. The online ticket shop for Asia Fruit Logistica is now officially open.

Web: https://www.asiafruitlogistica.com/
Email: kate@fruitnet.com
Tel: +61 3 9040 1601

Hort Connections 2024

Hort Connections Event Preview

Click above for the full preview of Hort Connections 2025. Get a rundown of the jam packed programme with speakers set to showcase the latest research, technologies, and innovations to offer new perspectives on the future of Australasia’s horticulture industry.