Armidale Wholesale Fruit Market has been named as the Sydney Markets Greengrocer of the Month for October and qualified as a finalist in the 2014 Regional Greengrocer of the Year Awards.
This Northern Tablelands greengrocer located in the heart of Armidale is a thriving small business, operated by the husband and wife team of Phil and Maria Hewitt. Since taking over this busy store nine years ago Phil and Maria built a business that offers customers a comfortable shopping environment and caterers to the communities ever changing fresh produce needs. Being a regional university town means that Armidale is a cosmopolitan town with diverse tastes in fresh food as students and families can come from around the globe.
Armidale Wholesale Fruit Market sources their quality fresh fruit, vegetables and cut flowers from Sydney Markets, several times a week and also stocks local produce when in season. So whether its carrots, cassava or Casablanca lilies you are sure to find them at this 168 Rusden Street.
A measure of a good business is their customer service and Armidale Wholesale Fruit Market scores well by any standard, the staff and management are welcoming, friendly and have sound fresh produce knowledge. They will source special requests and also offer, seniors discounts and car or home delivery.
168 Rusden St, ARMIDALE, 2350 NSW, Tel 02 6772 5970
Located in the middle of the Fresh Food Court of Castle Towers Shopping Centre, Freshworld is a vast store with an open floor plan and wide aisles. Freshworld has a delightful feeling on abundance and freshness.
Owner David Agostino undertakes the buying for all Freshworld stores, while managers Anthony Cipri and Paul Malki undertake the day-to-day management of this store. High traffic areas are utilised to position weekly specials, which ensures that customers are then drawn into the store to discover the outstanding range and quality produce.
“Our customers are the best judges of quality. If we don’t match their quality expectations they won’t buy at any price. We don’t put inferior product on sale and we try to offer the best possible prices all year round” said David.
Sydney Markets Mystery shoppers were impressed by Freshworld’s colourful displays, the extensive range, noting that the displays were constantly being topped up, trimmed and attractively arranged.
The staff are knowledgeable and available to answer customer enquiries. The eight checkouts ensure fast service while the pensioner discounts and availability free recipe cards, are indicative of Freshworld goal to provide the highest possible level of customer service.
Freshworld – Castle Hill, Shop 222 Castle Towers, CASTLE HILL, 2153, NSW, Tel 02 96342811
Jesmond Fruit Barn is a thriving fresh fruit and vegetable business on the fringe of Newcastle. Established by Michael Pasquale in 1988 this store is now a family affair with Micks son Carlo, and his two sons-in-laws, Denis Jelenic and Dominic Iacono joining forces to help make this business flourish.
JFB’s appeal starts at the street view; with their highly visual signage and attention grabbing specials boards helping to draw customers into the store. The store’s wide frontage reveals an interior that is a colourful oasis, filled with a well displayed range of first rate produce and gourmet groceries. Modern fixtures, wide aisles and free flowing layout add to JFM relaxed shopping ambience and appeal.
Their car park is spacious and good old fashioned car delivery service is the norm rather than the exception. Customers are offered the choice of having their purchases packed into boxes or bags and smartly dressed staff offer to carry purchases.
This family run business is renowned for their fresh produce quality, variety, reasonable prices and friendly customer service and is a popular shopping spot for local University students, households and foodservice operators.
23 Blue Gum Road, JESMOND, NSW 2299, Tel 02 49516783
Since taking over the Westfield premises in November 2013, Tony Trimboli has revitalised this Penrith store by making significant improvements to the store’s appearance, produce quality and range.
Located in the Fresh Food Court, there is no missing this greengrocer, their highly recognisable vibrant orange and black colour scheme has strong visible appeal and the weekly specials on display outside the store are trolley stoppers that offer shoppers value for money.
Trim’s Fresh has raised the bar in this area for customer service and has made a significant effort to offer shoppers superb variety and product knowledge that is not limited to just fruit and vegetables.
Located in the ACT at the Belconnen Markets, Ziggy's Garden Fresh is one of two stores operated by the Irvine family. Neatly presented with an impressive feeling of abundance, this store has quality produce, variety, great customer service and good product knowledge.
Operating through renovations and setting in to a new location in the renovated Shellharbour shopping Centre has been a challenging task, but having settled into their new premise Mr Spudley's Vegie Patch, is now a showcase of quality fruit and vegies with an impressive range that caterers to a multicultural community. This store is a credit to owners Angelo, Carina and Lou Frino.
Leichhardt’s Norton St Grocer is well presented, fruit and vegetables stacked in the traditional method and attractively well colour blocked. The range is impressive and valued added grocery and deli lines make this shopping experience interesting and inspiring. Proprietor George Angelidis certainly operates a customer and quality focused business.
Last year’s Highly Commended Award winner, Southgate Sylvania Best Fresh, is a consistently high performer, prized for its extensive range of top class fruit & veg, customer service, fresh produce knowledge and impressive range of gourmet groceries. This store has a strong community focus and spirit and a credit to Mark Amerio (right) and his team.
Trim’s Fresh, Leichhardt signature orange and black is a winning combination. From logos, ticketing, uniforms and signage this greengrocer has developed a reputation for quality and value. Located in the Leichhardt Markettown shopping centre Trim’s Fresh stocks a comprehensive range of fresh produce, grocery and deli lines. This store is a credit to Tony Trim (centre) and his team.
Northern Beaches Greengrocer Sam Hamdan (centre) and his enthusiastic team were thrilled to have finely been recognised with a Greengrocer of the Month Award, “we had almost given up” said Sam. But it looks like the renovations have paid off. This store is looking smarter, has an excellent range of quality fresh produce, their customer service is commendable and their strong branding across signage and merchandise is working well.
Armidale Wholesale Fruit Market has been named as the Sydney Markets Greengrocer of the Month for October and qualified as a finalist in the 2014 Regional Greengrocer of the Year Awards.
This Northern Tablelands greengrocer located in the heart of Armidale is a thriving small business, operated by the husband and wife team of Phil and Maria Hewitt. Since taking over this busy store nine years ago Phil and Maria built a business that offers customers a comfortable shopping environment and caterers to the communities ever changing fresh produce needs. Being a regional university town means that Armidale is a cosmopolitan town with diverse tastes in fresh food as students and families can come from around the globe.
Armidale Wholesale Fruit Market sources their quality fresh fruit, vegetables and cut flowers from Sydney Markets, several times a week and also stocks local produce when in season. So whether its carrots, cassava or Casablanca lilies you are sure to find them at this 168 Rusden Street.
A measure of a good business is their customer service and Armidale Wholesale Fruit Market scores well by any standard, the staff and management are welcoming, friendly and have sound fresh produce knowledge. They will source special requests and also offer, seniors discounts and car or home delivery.
168 Rusden St, ARMIDALE, 2350 NSW, Tel 02 6772 5970
Located in the middle of the Fresh Food Court of Castle Towers Shopping Centre, Freshworld is a vast store with an open floor plan and wide aisles. Freshworld has a delightful feeling on abundance and freshness.
Owner David Agostino undertakes the buying for all Freshworld stores, while managers Anthony Cipri and Paul Malki undertake the day-to-day management of this store. High traffic areas are utilised to position weekly specials, which ensures that customers are then drawn into the store to discover the outstanding range and quality produce.
“Our customers are the best judges of quality. If we don’t match their quality expectations they won’t buy at any price. We don’t put inferior product on sale and we try to offer the best possible prices all year round” said David.
Sydney Markets Mystery shoppers were impressed by Freshworld’s colourful displays, the extensive range, noting that the displays were constantly being topped up, trimmed and attractively arranged.
The staff are knowledgeable and available to answer customer enquiries. The eight checkouts ensure fast service while the pensioner discounts and availability free recipe cards, are indicative of Freshworld goal to provide the highest possible level of customer service.
Freshworld – Castle Hill, Shop 222 Castle Towers, CASTLE HILL, 2153, NSW, Tel 02 96342811
Jesmond Fruit Barn is a thriving fresh fruit and vegetable business on the fringe of Newcastle. Established by Michael Pasquale in 1988 this store is now a family affair with Micks son Carlo, and his two sons-in-laws, Denis Jelenic and Dominic Iacono joining forces to help make this business flourish.
JFB’s appeal starts at the street view; with their highly visual signage and attention grabbing specials boards helping to draw customers into the store. The store’s wide frontage reveals an interior that is a colourful oasis, filled with a well displayed range of first rate produce and gourmet groceries. Modern fixtures, wide aisles and free flowing layout add to JFM relaxed shopping ambience and appeal.
Their car park is spacious and good old fashioned car delivery service is the norm rather than the exception. Customers are offered the choice of having their purchases packed into boxes or bags and smartly dressed staff offer to carry purchases.
This family run business is renowned for their fresh produce quality, variety, reasonable prices and friendly customer service and is a popular shopping spot for local University students, households and foodservice operators.
23 Blue Gum Road, JESMOND, NSW 2299, Tel 02 49516783
Since taking over the Westfield premises in November 2013, Tony Trimboli has revitalised this Penrith store by making significant improvements to the store’s appearance, produce quality and range.
Located in the Fresh Food Court, there is no missing this greengrocer, their highly recognisable vibrant orange and black colour scheme has strong visible appeal and the weekly specials on display outside the store are trolley stoppers that offer shoppers value for money.
Trim’s Fresh has raised the bar in this area for customer service and has made a significant effort to offer shoppers superb variety and product knowledge that is not limited to just fruit and vegetables.
Located in the ACT at the Belconnen Markets, Ziggy's Garden Fresh is one of two stores operated by the Irvine family. Neatly presented with an impressive feeling of abundance, this store has quality produce, variety, great customer service and good product knowledge.
Operating through renovations and setting in to a new location in the renovated Shellharbour shopping Centre has been a challenging task, but having settled into their new premise Mr Spudley's Vegie Patch, is now a showcase of quality fruit and vegies with an impressive range that caterers to a multicultural community. This store is a credit to owners Angelo, Carina and Lou Frino.
Leichhardt’s Norton St Grocer is well presented, fruit and vegetables stacked in the traditional method and attractively well colour blocked. The range is impressive and valued added grocery and deli lines make this shopping experience interesting and inspiring. Proprietor George Angelidis certainly operates a customer and quality focused business.
Last year’s Highly Commended Award winner, Southgate Sylvania Best Fresh, is a consistently high performer, prized for its extensive range of top class fruit & veg, customer service, fresh produce knowledge and impressive range of gourmet groceries. This store has a strong community focus and spirit and a credit to Mark Amerio (right) and his team.
Trim’s Fresh, Leichhardt signature orange and black is a winning combination. From logos, ticketing, uniforms and signage this greengrocer has developed a reputation for quality and value. Located in the Leichhardt Markettown shopping centre Trim’s Fresh stocks a comprehensive range of fresh produce, grocery and deli lines. This store is a credit to Tony Trim (centre) and his team.
Northern Beaches Greengrocer Sam Hamdan (centre) and his enthusiastic team were thrilled to have finely been recognised with a Greengrocer of the Month Award, “we had almost given up” said Sam. But it looks like the renovations have paid off. This store is looking smarter, has an excellent range of quality fresh produce, their customer service is commendable and their strong branding across signage and merchandise is working well.
