Contents & President’s Message

4 — Letter from CEO When we thought COVID 19 had thrown all it could at us by the end of June, it was far from over when the second wave hit

5 — Farms2schools Port Phillip and Western Port Catchment Management Authority is delivering a new cross-industry program — Farms2Schools

6 — FareShare in the Market FareShare will start collecting vegetables from a new collection bay at the Melbourne Market

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W: freshstate.com.au P: (03) 9408 6627 9 — COVID-19 Business implications The ‘new normal’ is a term that is currently being used and heard over and over again

10 — What’s new for ABC Works for a Spring campaign are already in progress and set to commence late September

12 — Health crisis continues for exporters and importers It is with caution we await the data for horticulture exports where the true impact of Covid-19 on Australia’s horticultural exports is likely to manifest

16 — COVID-19 drives demand for veggies Consumer vegetable intake has risen as a result of COVID-19

18 — Imagine a world with no pain We often hear the phrase 'imagine a world with no pain,' wouldn't that be wonderful?

20 — 40 Year Service Awards Awknowledging many years of

22 — Recipe A great spring recipe: Lemon Tart

23 — Calendar of Events + Postponed Events

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Jason Cooper jason@freshstate.com.au

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Dee Sherry dee@freshstate.com.au

Photography: Dee Sherry

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President’s Message

Thankfully we have seen a fall in COVID-19 cases in our state. It was a challenging couple of months in our second lockdown, and though we hoped we’d see the end of stage 4 by September, there’s still a long way to go. We all felt the strain and difficulties during these stressful times, and I again hope everyone is continuing to stay healthy and safe.

I want to thank the market community for the work they have done over this year. It has not been an easy one, and we still may not be out of the clear yet, but your efforts need to be acknowledged at every instant. Once again, this edition is full of some worthy reads. What’s new for ABC, COVID-19 drives demand for veggies, and 40 Year Service Awards are among the many articles you should look at.

This magazine is easily accessible anywhere online and on any screen. We always appreciate input from our members and the community; if you have any feedback, please let us know.

Shane Schnitzler

President Fresh State Ltd.