Friday, 15th May 2015
AU growers welcome strawberry season in style
The Queensland Strawberry Growers Association Annual Strawberry Dinner and Awards night will be held at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort on the Sunshine Coast on Friday, 15th May 2015. This very important event on the strawberry calendar brings together growers, wholesale agents, associates and suppliers of the industry for an evening of networking, entertainment and celebration for what is hoped will be a fantastic season for strawberries.
The evening is also an opportunity to recognise and award those who have been an integral part of the industry. The awards acknowledge both growers and associates for contributions to the industry in areas such as sustainable and biological farming, improvements in quality standards, excellence in service delivery and much more.
The Queensland strawberry industry is worth approx. $180 million to the Queensland economy, producing more than 60 million punnets of strawberries each year. The industry also contributes significantly to local economy, attracting a huge influx of visitors seeking fruit picking work to the strawberry growing regions each season.
After a rough start caused by the recent flooding rains, good fortune is shining through with perfect strawberry growing weather now drying up the damage and helping to bring on good quality berries. Fruit is already starting to be picked and packed across South East Queensland and the Bundaberg region, so this may be the last opportunity growers have to let their hair down before the season takes off and harvest goes into full production.
For further information:
Jennifer Rowling
Qld Strawberries
Ph: +61 0438 752 177
Fax: +61 07 5447 6670
Email: office@qldstrawberries.com.au