Growing a healthier Australia
The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance of which Costa is a founding member has released a White Paper outlining a number of key recommendations to grow the value of the fresh produce industry from $9 billion to $20 billion by 2030. The White Paper titled Growing a healthier Australia, the Fresh Produce Industry Roadmap highlights a […]
Costa teams up with lifeguards to deliver surf safety message
Costa, one of the Coffs Coast’s largest employers, teamed up with the Coffs Harbour Lifeguards to provide a free surf safety information session for workers as part of the inaugural Eco Surf Fest at Woolgoolga. Based at Corindi, Costa employs around 1700 local and seasonal workers during the peak harvest season in October and November. […]
Costa supports Fresh Produce Packaging Position Statement
As a founding member of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA), Costa fully supports the Position Statement on Fresh Produce Packagingwhich has been released publicly in September 2019. Australian Fresh Produce Alliance Position Statement on Fresh Produce Packaging Food waste is a growing global problem, with significant economic, social and environmental consequences. Fresh fruit and […]
Research shows packaging is key to reducing food waste in fresh produce
Today Australia’s first independent research into packaging of fresh produce has highlighted its essential role in helping to reduce food waste. The Australian Fresh Produce Alliance (AFPA) of which Costa is a member, today released the research undertaken by RMIT and Empauer that indicates fresh produce packaging can help mitigate the estimated $20 billion of […]
Costa demonstrates VR training technology
Costa and Melbourne Polytechnic were proud participants in the Victorian Government’s Workforce Training Innovation Showcase held recently at the Melbourne Convention Centre. The Victorian Minister for Training, Gayle Tierney experienced firsthand the new virtual reality (VR) mushroom harvesting training tool which is being developed by Costa, Melbourne Polytechnic and VR technology company, Liminal. $1.6 million […]
Farming Futures Careers Fair
Costa Tomatoes and Berries were excited to be a part of the UNE Farming Futures Careers Fair, held on July 26, to showcase Costa and promote employment opportunities within the company for agricultural graduates. Farming Futures is aimed at exposing both university and school students to the vast opportunities that are available for graduates. The […]
Costa scholarship makes a difference
For rural science student Emily Dryden, receiving a scholarship from Costa Berries has made all the difference in her studies at the University of New England. Emily, from the Central Coast of New South Wales, is in the second year of a Bachelor of Rural Science and is the inaugural recipient of the Costa (Berry […]
Costa team supports Joey’s recovery
The Costa team in Far North Queensland raised a total of $8320 through the Great Wheelbarrow Race. The money is being used to help the recovery Joey Donald, an eight-year old Yungaburra boy who is battling severe injuries after a horse-riding accident in late 2018. Joey’s mum, Sarah-Jane Mohammed, said Joey had just returned home […]
Research aims to ensure sweet future for bees
Ensuring the health of native bees and honeybees and enhancing the pollination of crops is the aim of a partnership between Costa and bee researchers at the University of New England.
Promoting horticulture to high school students
The Costa Berry team in Tasmania recently hosted a group of Burnie High School students, who visited the East Devonport strawberry farm, the Distribution Centre and the Wesley Vale raspberry farm. Burnie High School teacher, Steph Prendergast, said the group had a great visit. “Thank you so much for the Berry Amazing AGventure at Costa!! […]