The industrial action being taken by sections of transport industry has had an impact on the receival of fresh produce, with intake volumes at the Brisbane Markets noticeably down throughout the early part of the week.
June Retailer of the Month. Yandina Fruit Market owners Stephen and Jon Jeffers always knew when they diversified from their Sunshine Coast farms to retail fresh fruit and vegetables that it would bear fruit – and its bearing them awards as well.
Brisbane Market turnover for the 2007/08 financial year, as assessed by the independent consulting firm, Market Information Services, has achieved a new record figure of $1.074 billion, up by 6.3% on last year's record figure.