Peter Schreurs & Sons operate their family business on 200ha at Devon Meadows, 50km SE of Melbourne. Lines include export & domestic leeks as well as raddichio, asian veg and cos lettuce. Their approach values high quality produce through sustainable production practices which seek to improve soil health and favour biologically oriented IPM practices. Website features include: Available vegetable crops Descriptions of cropping practices Instructive video clips showing how vegetables are grown. In 2008, Peter Schreurs was honoured as Australan "Grower of the Year" in recognition of his contribution to the promotion of Industry best management practices.

Gazzola farms operate their family business from properties at Somerville and Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula, SE of Melbourne. Major lines include celery, carrots, brocolli, lettuce and asian vegetables. "we are outstanding in our field" says it all. Gazzola farms are committed to environmentally responsible farming and were a driving force in the development of our industries ENVIROVEG program. Gazzola Farms remain active contributors to the Watsons Creek advisory committee and the AUSVEG environmental working group. Gazzola Farms recognise the benefits that flow from being actively involved in industry matters and are represented on the board of both the VGA and AUSVEG.

Favero Gardens operate their 200+ha family business at Cranbourne, 40km SE of Melbourne. With over 60 years of experience, Favero Gardens continues to provide the highest standard of quality produce and customer service. Major lines include celery, brocolli, lettuce, parsnip and asian vegetables. Silvio Favero was the founding chairman of our national representative body... AUSVEG and is a long serving member of the VGA committee.

BM Fresh operate their family business at Bacchus Marsh, 50km W of Melbourne and at Maffra in Gippsland. BM Fresh deliver a wider range of the highest quality fancy lettuce and salad mixes available throughout Australia and select export markets. BM Fresh are a customer focussed family business who offer their personal commitment to respond quickly to the needs of their customers.

Fresh Select are based at Werribee South, 30km SW of Melbourne and Victorias' most intensive vegetable production district. Fresh Select are leaders in product innovation being the first company to offer bagged head lettuce and cauliflower to the Australian market. SALANOVA, the fancy lettuce twin pack of is another Fresh Select innovation. Innovations continue with Fresh Selects investment in the "Vital Vegetables" program which is selecting vegetable lines with enhanced heath benefits. Fresh Select contribute their innovative talents to the VGA and our AUSVEG R&D advisory committee. Fresh Select director John Said won the AUSVEG innovators award in 2007. In recognition of his talents and leadership ability, John was awarded the 2008 AUSVEG scholarship to undertake the Australian Rural Leadership Program.

The Lamattina Group is an icon in Australian fresh produce industry. Operating over 3200ha at Robinvale and 400ha at Rosebud, the Lamattina group use state-of-the-art technology and age-old know-how and effort to consistently produce and deliver the highest quality vegetables. "We provide our Valued Customers with a CONSISTENT QUALITY Product that exceeds all customer expectations, a standard SERVICE that is unequalled and a Business Relationship that is conducted with LOYALTY, HONESTY and INTEGRITY" Russell, Tina and all their valued staff ensure that quality, efficiency and accuracy operate at all levels of the business to ensure the delivery of quality vegetables to all their customers.

Kelly Brothers Market Gardeners operate a 400ha market garden at Yarrawonga in North Eastern Victoria. Kelly Bros. produce a range of crops including, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Parsnips, Leeks, Lettuce, Pumpkins and Onions. Supplying Australian and Export markets, Kelly Bros.. have invested in quality equipment and facilities to produce the highest quality of vegetable produce. " After all Fresh is Best..." The high standard of the Yarrawonga operations were recognised in 2002 when Leo Kelly received the Victorian Farm Management Award.

Butler Market Gardens (BMG) are a family owned and operated business based at Heatherton, 25km SE of Melbourne. BMG grow a wide range of fresh, high-quality vegetables and have done so for over 80 years. Lines include: Spring Onions, Rhubarb, Beetroot, Radish, Parsley, Turnips, Fancy Lettuce and Asian Veg lines. Rick Butler is an active supporter of R&D initiatives and represents Victoria on the National R&D Industry Advisory Group. In 2007, BMG received a SMARTWATER grant which saw the development of a water saving lettuce washer.