Darling Group exports New Zealand and Australian tomatoes internationally.
Our Tomatoes are always in season
Darling Group exports New Zealand and Australian tomatoes internationally.
The Australian season runs from June to November. The major export destination for our north Queensland grown gourmet tomatoes is New Zealand. Darling Group’s Brisbane-based facility, JH Leavy & Co., is a one stop shop for all necessary export protocol requirements and allows our Australian tomato export programme run efficiently.
Our New Zealand tomato programme runs from November to March. Our New Zealand supply is grown in glass houses and is mostly loose gourmet tomatoes. The primary destination is Australia. This export opportunity can be affected by different supply and demand effects on an annual basis.
Why growers choose Darling Group?
We use an integrated supply system, taking care of growing, packing, and exporting – to deliver a seamless and cost-effective service across the entire chain. This allows us to respond quickly to changing market dynamics and better understand both customer and supplier needs.
This means:
- Efficient payment
- Technical/productivity support
- Diversification of market outlets/sales channels
- Ability to generate premiums
- Fully integrated market strategy
Why buyers choose Darling Group?
Our Tomatoes are premium in every way, bringing customers the freshest produce from the best growing regions – exceeding our consumer-driven premium specification and delivering consistently good flavour and cosmetic appearance.
This means:
- 12 month global supply
- Consistency and quality of supply
- Traceability of food safety