Grower-direct fruit supplier for businesses

Cafes, juice bars, restaurants, small food processors and independent grocers wanting seasonal, locally grown fruit.

You add a margin to the grower price, plus a delivery fee on smaller orders. Pre-orders reduce waste because you buy only what is already sold.

• Building relationships with growers
• Organising orders and logistics
• Simple website or ordering tools
• Clear customer communication

• Check with your local council and state food authority about food business registration and any food safety requirements
• Seasonal supply and weather can change availability and prices quickly
• Cold chain and handling mistakes can ruin stock, so plan storage and transport carefully
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Check your agreements with growers over quality standards and who bears the loss for rejected produce
• GST registration is needed once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $12,000, depending on the ordering tools you use, your storage and transport setup, and your first orders. These figures are estimates, and your own costs may differ.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many business customers you supply. Seasonal supply and weather can change availability and prices quickly, so income may vary through the year.

Check with your local council and state food authority about food business registration and food safety requirements. Also check public liability and product liability insurance, your agreements with growers on quality and rejected produce, and when GST registration is needed.