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ABOUT MOUNT BARKER FRESH

In January 2006 the three Fragnito brothers, James, Dean and Mark purchased Mt Barker Fresh Markets, from the Palma brothers who established the business 9 years earlier.

Second generation fruit and vegetable shop owners, after parents Tony and Marisa who both immigrated to Australia from rural Italy in 1960.
Since that time they have owned many fruit and vegetable retail across Adelaide.
All three boys after finishing their education continued in the family business whole heartedly.
In 1995 with the purchase and success of the Clovecrest Fruit and Veg which was quick to develop into a thriving business.

Within the 8 years at Mt Barker Fresh Markets, to cope with growing consumer demand the store has undergone two major expansions.
Firstly the internal shopping floor and then secondly the outdoor veranda.
Subsequently expanding facilities including new and larger cool rooms and readily accessible loading and unloading docks.
This now allows for larger volumes of produce and quicker turn around.
Stocking only the freshest produce for our loyal customers.

The addition of the Mt Barker Fresh Markets truck, the Scania G480 which is the pride of our fleet.
We travel to Pooraka each day to deliver our produce and in-turn load and deliver to the greater hills community.

We think this is one of our greatest advantages.
We have a simple and efficient system,
purchasing in the early hours of the morning and selling that produce during the day.
Keeping freshness to its peak while keeping costs to a minimum.

We are privileged to be in the heart of the Adelaide Hills,
we have the fastest access to the freshest produce in South Australia.
With our many years in business accompanied by out great purchasing power
we have developed and continued to develop great relationships.

We take great pride and pleasure in suppling our customers with top produce from growers and merchants
from the Adelaide Produce Market which continues to be the hub of local and interstate produce.

Over the years our business has continued to grow against market trends.
We truly believe this is because of our passion combined with hard team work and effort of our staff.

Great staff = Great business.

Passion, value and service best describes the Mount Barker Fresh philosophy.
We always aim to serve the community with the best produce available at the best price in a gentle atmosphere.
What started as a job in our parents family business as developed into a full fledged love affair with the industry.
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Our Team
- Aaron Dawson Store Manager
  
  Will Cranwell Store Manager
  
  George Fragnito
  
  Coralie McFie
  
  Angus Grantham
  
  Lewis Semmens
- Matt Hung
  
  Antonio Fragnito
  
  Justin Lloyd
  
  Dylan Moyle
  
  Kim Pretty
  
  Dale Gunning
  
  Joe Tripodi
  
  Antony Dunger
GROWERS FROM THE ADELAIDE HILLS

SA potato Co
The South Australian Potato Company is a national grower, washer, packer and marketer of premium fresh potatoes. For over 35 years our success has stemmed from our total comittmenet to providing quality fresh produce, year- round consistent supply, and high levels of customer service to ensure our customers needs and requirements are met.

In 1999 The South Australian Potato Company was strategically formed by Mr. Vincenzo Raschella, with the vision to provide local and interstate customers with consistent South Australian grown Washed Potatoes.
With over 28 years of experience within the potato and onion industry, Vincenzo initiated an on-going expansion program to purchase potato farms & water licences throughout the Southern Mallee district to ensure sustainable future within the potato industry.

GROWERS FROM THE ADELAIDE HILLS

Appelinna Hills Orchards
The family business originally started in 1920 when George Henry Schultz purchased 60 acres of land in Forest Range. It was then when he began his many years of hard work to establish ‘G H Schultz & Son’s’ apple orchard.

He & his four sons expanded the property and over time this lead to partnership change to where Appelinna Hills was formed by George’s son Trevor, his wife Beryl & their two sons in 1982.

Now Appelinna Hills is run by 3rd generation Roger, wife Jenny & fourth generation Jody, wife Tess, Sally & husband Casey. Keeping up with changes & challenges of the industry we have maintained our focus of growing quality apples by a well run family business.

GROWERS FROM THE ADELAIDE HILLS

Salad Green and Kitchen Herbs
Mowing away from a big city and living a lifestyle more connected to the land and better business opportunities was the main reason for the Zehle Family to migrate in 1983 from Germany to the Adelaide Hills/south Australia,
From a passion for healthy good, fresh and healthy food the business 'Salad Greens and Kitchen herbs P/L' evolved and operated on two smaller farms in the Hills.
Gourmet Salad mix and potted kitchen herbs where the core lines of the business, supplying greengrocers, restaurants and some supermarkets.
An exciting step happened when the Zehle family bought a 67 acres farm in Echunga in 2006 Sven and Judith Zehle took over the business from the retiring parents and made this pristine, fertile and unpolluted land their own,

Our Produce

'Salad Greens and Kitchen herbs' strives for the freshest produce possible.
Produce is delivered 6 days a week and the family trades at farmer's markets in Wayville, Willunga, Mt. Barker and Prospect during the week and on weekends.
Like most farmers the family and 'Salad Greens and Kitchen herbs' faced some tough financial times and Sven and Judith had to be creative to survive.
trading at varios farmers market, having many loyal customers all over Adelaide, beeing passionate about growing and supplying healthy vegetables the Zehles knew they had needed to expand the variety of crop.
they found some niche market produce and customers who appreciate how the family grows, where they are situated and what the name 'Salad Greens and Kitchen herbs' has been standing for over 20 years now, that is quality, purity and service.

Trials of growing carrots, beetroot and turnips organically in the ground were made and all grew beautiful, It was easy enough to sell all quickly as well. The demand is high for fresh local organic produce. Now the family grows many vegetables including Kale, Springonion Rhubarb, Spinach, Beans and garlic, Carrots, Beetroot. Certification of these vegetables will be happening in the near future.
Today the deliveries are expanding from the city, surrounding suburbs, to the Adelaide Hills and the Fleurieu peninsula.
All this is only possible with help of dedicated volunteers, who come from all over the world and help with almost all aspects of the farm operations, volunteers are members of the 'wwoof' or helpx initiate.

Our growing practices:
Lettuces, potted herbs and bocchoy are grown hydroponically, with minimal spray practices for the lettuces during winter time and no sprays[ pesticides, herbicides] for the herbs at all. a well balanced variety of nutrients are used, including mineral salts, BFA certified Kelp solutions and fulvic acid. Unlike many hydroponic growers they do not overfeed the plants;
the difference is noticeable in shelf life and taste, and being commented on often.

GROWERS FROM THE ADELAIDE HILLS

Ripe in the Adelaide Hills
Gilly Sinkinson founded 10 yrs ago Ripe in the Adelaide Hills a bakery which specializes in fruit pies & crumbles.
Being the Adelaide Hills we only source the freshest of local hills fruit.
In every Ripe pie & crumble you will find hand made quality using the freshest & highest quality fruit & butter in the pastry. All products are developed by the team and nothing artificial is added to any pie or crumble.
Gilly Anne Sinkinson is the founder & owner & is well supported by a small, dedicated & long serving bakery team. They are a hearty bunch of women who love & are proud of the Ripe fruit pies & crumbles they hand make fresh daily.

GROWERS FROM THE ADELAIDE HILLS

Tony Penfield Flowers
A family owned and operated business with owner Tony Amorico, started the business exactly 25 years ago. Delivering roses for Penfield Roses was where he began, but slowly started buying and selling himself creating the successful wholesale flowers operating today. Starting from merely three staff and a small farm to now over 100 employees immensely expanding the farm and warehouse, continuing growing in the South Australian Hills.

GROWERS FROM THE ADELAIDE HILLS

A & E Cranwell
Billy Cranwell started growing fruit and vegetables in Ashton in the 1930’s.
In 1950 his two sons Don & Maurice left school, and A.E. Cranwell & Sons was formed.

Maurice’s eldest son John joined the business in 1978 followed by his brother Robert in 1980.
The family bought land at Nairne in 1980, and moved from Ashton. Don retired in 1985.

Now with farms at Nairne, and Langhorne Creek, they are Brussels Sprout Specialists, growing 120 acres.
Fifteen different varieties are grown, which enables the harvest to take place from December to August.
Their packing shed has modern cooling, grading, and packing equipment, with Sprouts dispatched daily to customers all around Australia.
Mount Baker Fresh Wholesaling

The Mt Barker fresh markets also Wholesales!

Catering to all business, ranging from bulk buy purchases for processing, to providing delicate produce for fine dining venues,
with utes, vans and trucks all at our disposable.

We welcome all new wholesale customers.

Please contact us by phone on 8391 0666 fax 8391 6060 or email on orders@mtbarkerfresh.com.au.

After the processing of the credit application form we are ready for business.
Orders can be made by the same process (phone orders in business hours) with next day delivery.

For your convenience orders can be placed on the Mt Barker Fresh order pads which can be scanned or faxed.
For any inquires please ring James on 0439 894 311 or email james@mtbarkerfresh.com.au

Please look out for our online buying cart we are anticipating to commence in February 2015!

Please click here to view order form
RECIPES BY NIC AND ROCCOSummer Pasta Salad
Serves 4

500g Packet Pasta (Casareccia, Fusilli)

1 Small Punnet Cherry Tomatoes, Cut In Half

Perfect Italiano Traditional Shaved Parmesan (125g)

1 Packet of Rocket

1 Packet of Baby Spinach

2 Tbs pine nuts, lightly toasted

2 Tbs flaked almonds, lightly toasted

Olive oil

Freshly squeezed lemon (or lemon rind)

Salt and Cracked Black Pepper to taste

Cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling water, following packet directions, until tender.

Meanwhile in a large non-stick pan, heat all other ingredients until warm.

Mix through the pasta and Perfect Italiano Traditional Shaved Parmesan, season to taste.

Fresh Tip

Infuse lemon rind with olive oil the day before for an intense lemon flavour.