YOUR INDUSTRY
Frankie Galati o t a t o p a n o g Carryin growing legacy
The increasing costs of production keeps us focused on innovation.
LANCELIN
PERTH
MYALUP
PARKFIELD MANJIMUP
3 FRANKIE Galati (right) with his brother, Sebastian Galati.
Name Frankie Galati Business Galati Group Age 30 Location Manjimup, Myalup, Parkfield and Lancelin Size 650 hectares Enterprises Potatoes, carrots, onions, broccoli Q How did you first become involved in the potato industry? I was born into the industry. The Galati Group of Companies was birthed out of a family business that started two generations before me. There is a long history of fighting for the rights of potato farmers to be able to grow sufficient produce to service the expanding market.
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WA Grower SPRING 2020
Q Your family opened the first Spudshed in Western Australia over 20 years ago. What does Spudshed provide to consumers over in the west in terms of fresh produce? We provide quality fruit and vegetables directly from our farm at an affordable price and value for our customers, and also continue to supply sustainable and profitable produce industry for the future.
Q What does your role as the CEO involve, and what are your responsibilities? I have a lot of responsibilities. I work across the business operationally, financially and culturally. I like to take a ‘hands-on’ approach and get involved in all aspects of the business.
Q What do you enjoy most about working in the potato industry, and how do you maintain your enthusiasm? Eating potatoes! And I am grateful for all the opportunities that the industry provides for our company and the community. I enjoy the whole idea of growing vegetables as it is a requirement for every person everyone needs to eat.
Q What are the biggest challenges you face working in the industry, and how do you overcome them? Finding good water availability, and also land that is suitable and feasible to grow on. The increasing costs of production keeps us focused on innovation as well as being environmentally conscious.
