Bunzl ready to help Aus growers with exports, convenience

Relationships with those at all stages of the supply chain have helped Bunzl become an Australian success story, positioned to help growers and retailers thrive in exports and convenience. Bunzl provides support for pre-packing operations, merchandisers and manufacturers to ensure that produce reaches the market floor in the best possible condition, according to David Halliday, the company’s Australian Business Development Manager for Produce. This includes everything from plastic clam shell packaging to printed polybags , packaging, tapes, stretch films, labels, marking equipment, strapping, hygiene cleaning products, PPE, Safety and more.

 

With the recent changes to export conditions, and three new FTAs signed with Asian powerhouse countries in under a year, Bunzl is poised to support growers and retailers when the time comes for them to expand into those markets. “As a truly global entity, Bunzl is able to leverage off the significant experience that exists within the Bunzl Organization with its footprint in 28 countries around the world with its Global sourcing ability in Asia,” says Mr Halliday.

 

The other big opportunity that Mr Halliday sees is to help the fresh produce industry break into the ever expanding convenience market, and satisfy a growing consumer demand for fast and easy but still incredibly healthy meals and snacks they don’t have to spend hours preparing. “The real trend for food processing in recent times is more and more towards Convenience in offerings to consumers”. This sees a growth in pre-packing and processing facilities, along with Niche supply for increased focus on gluten free, including organic and free range,” he says. “Bunzl Food Processor Supplies is extremely well placed to meet the demands and requirements of this growing sector.”