The Freshcare Standard
Freshcare is industry-owned and not-for-profit, providing a practical approach to Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQ Program).
Leading the Way in Australian Horticultural Standards
Freshcare is the most significant horticultural standard within Australia. It offers packers/warehouse distribution centers and brokers/agents the ability to be part of the Certified Supply Chain through the Freshcare Supply Chain Standard. Freshcare continues to be a market leader in the region, delivering farm assurance standards to growers throughout the area.
Freshcare brings together food safety standards and offers sustainability and environmental certifications. These optional add-ons allow demonstration of specifically designed, outcome-based standards.
What Makes Us Different
- A strong auditor presence in Australia means you receive world-class expertise in auditing on-farm assurance programs.
- Our auditors undergo calibration and ongoing professional development to ensure that a consistent approach and interpretation of the Freshcare requirements are applied.
- We participate in industry conferences, forums, and technical committees as part of our commitment to the industry and the development of horticultural auditing within Australia.