Produce Direct Australia (PDA)
Produce Direct Australia (PDA) Comprises three long-established horticulture businesses with a combined experience totalling 118 years, exporting premium South Australian Vegetables.
Its extensive network of farms covers 20,000 hectares in key locations across south-eastern Australia. This enables the company to take advantage of a generally temperate climate as well as regional differences to grow and supply first grade produce throughout the year.
A full range of premium vegetable lines are available through one central point of contact including premium potatoes, onions, carrots and tomatoes.
Customers benefit from:
- Ideal growing conditions in one of the world's cleanest and most fertile regions
- Year-round supply of produce from one reputable supplier
- Produce grown and packed to client specifications
- Long track record of supplying leading retail supermarkets
- Proven integrated logistics to streamline delivery and aid traceability from farm gate to customer.
PDA works closely with its customers to meet their exact needs and specifications. It can tailor processes from harvesting, washing, grading, packing and pre-cooling, right through to the transportation of produce. This flexibility also allows the company to provide wholesale and retail clients the opportunity to meet the changing needs of the market place and to supply products that will capitalise on retail trends.
PDA uses sophisticated state-of-the-art harvesting, grading and packing technology together with advanced cooling systems, to achieve maximum cleanliness, optimal freshness and a longer shelf life.
All produce undergoes rigorous quality control inspections, including temperature testing and
visual checks. The company is accredited with HACCP, as well as meeting strict standards including SQF 2000 and ISO 9002, with some components of PDA operations holding EUREGAP accreditation.
