Hive project team visit WA
The Hive project team visited farms in Western Australia this week, gathering information on current processes and meeting with key stakeholders. Anita Heagney (Group Manager, HR Transformation & Systems) and Pepijn de Groot (HR Solutions Lead) (pictured) visited Casuarina (mushrooms) and Gingin (berries) to consult with employees and better understand how Hive will transform workflows and streamline processes at these sites when it’s implemented next year.
Corindi consultation continues
Integration and flexibility were the big topics of conversation during on-site consultation at Corindi this week. The Northern NSW Berry farm is one of Costa’s largest, and Hive team members were keen to see examples of the challenges that Hive will help overcome when it rolls out next year.
Costa supports local community organisations in Guyra and Armidale
Costa is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Well Grown Community Grants Program, which aims to support local initiatives and projects in the Guyra and Armidale region. A total of seven organisations including community and sporting groups and schools will receive funding through the Grants Program. State Manager of the Costa glasshouses, Brett […]
Community grants on offer for Guyra and Armidale
The annual Costa Well Grown Community Grants Program for the Armidale and Guyra region is now open for applications. The Well Grown Community Grants program provides funding support for not-for-profit community organisations, sporting associations and schools. In 2025 we will be awarding five grants up to a total of $4000 each, with one grant to […]
Berry harvest kicks off in Tasmania
Costa’s berry harvest has kicked off across its farms in the North-West, with the harvest workforce expected to peak at around 2000 people over the season. Recruitment is already under way for local employees, with positions available across harvest operations from picking and packing to transport and logistics. Rohan Kile, Costa Berries Regional Manager, said […]
Awards recognise risk management and safety excellence
Costa has recently been recognised for excellence in risk management and health and safety. The 16th annual RM Advancer Awards, hosted by Vero and GIO Workers Compensation, celebrate exceptional risk management initiatives in Australian businesses. Costa Group stood out, earning prestigious accolades in both the commercial and workers’ compensation and liability categories. Their achievements reflect […]
Time is ripe for new approach to fresh produce exports
Costa Group has reiterated calls for a whole of government approach to ensuring new export market access opportunities for Australia’s fresh produce. Costa Chief Executive Officer Marc Werner, who was among the speakers at The Australian Global Food Forum held in Brisbane today (July 17), highlighted the challenges the fresh produce sector faces in getting […]
Apply now for Graduate Intake 2025
Applications for Costa’s 2025 Graduate Intake are now open. Costa offers Graduate Programs which aim to develop leaders of the future by providing an intensive hands-on and educational experience across key produce groups, departments, locations or functions over a 12 to 18-month period. There are three options within the Graduate Intake: a Rotational Graduate Program, […]
Scam alert
Costa has been made aware of fraudulent scam messages being sent to people which purport to offer the person in receipt of the message/letter an unsolicited job with Costa. The messages/letters may also seek a payment from the recipient in exchange for the person being offered the job. Please be aware that Costa does not […]
Costa releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Costa Group, Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report. Costa’s Sustainable Commercial Farming vision, which sets a clear path for how we do business, is firmly embedded across all our operations. Our 2023 Sustainability Report highlights our progress and achievements, and our commitment to pioneering […]