A COMMITTEE to develop fresh produce and wine assurance programs has been floated by the country's largest horticulture standards program.
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The board initiative would see the creation of a national horticulture and wine collaborative working group, focused on bringing together the diverse range of Australian horticulture and wine industry stakeholders to "shape the future of these sectors".
Ms Siebum said the committee would drive the development of assurance programs which support, promote and provide security for Australian horticulture and wine producers.
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Freshcare chairperson Allan Dall said it was an opportunity to create a working group which comprehensively represents the diversity of the Australian horticulture and wine industries.
"The Freshcare Industry Collaboration Committee creates an opportunity for members of industry and the supply chain to have meaningful input to the strategic direction of our assurance standards in parallel to our established Technical Steering Committees for each standard," Mr Dall said.
"The Freshcare board believes our organisation already represents a diverse range of stakeholders across horticulture, wine and the supply chain and can provide a much-needed platform for collaboration.
"We want to ensure a voice for all people who work across our industries through creating an inclusive collective to facilitate robust discussion and strategy development."
Freshcare will be calling for expressions of interest in the coming weeks and welcomes applications from growers, supply chain representatives, peak industry bodies and associations, retailers, government, Australian Indigenous communities, sustainability and climate experts.
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