Fresh produce markets
Founded by the Harris family in 1971. Today they are Australia's largest independent fruit and veg business, operating 24 stores in NSW and two in Brisbane.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2024)
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Harris Farm Markets Pty Ltd
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Organic products
This company offers a wide range of organic products in its stores. However these only represent a fraction of this company's total sales.
Cage-free eggs commitment
This company is listed on the RSPCA Australia website as 'cage-free and proud', signifying a commitment to source 100% cage-free eggs. Essentially cage-free means barn laid, which is better than cage eggs, but still much worse than free-range or organic eggs when it comes to animal welfare.
Source: RSPCA Australia
(2024)
Sustainability claims
On its website this company states that in 2018 they banned plastic bags at their registers. In 2016 they introduced 'Imperfect Picks' fruit and vegetables, helping reduce food wastage, help Aussie farmers and save shoppers money.
Source: company website
(2018)
Modern Slavery disclosure quality
Human Rights Law Centre's 2021 report, "Paper Promises? Evaluating the early impact of Australia's Modern Slavery Act", examines statements submitted to the Government's Modern Slavery Register by 102 companies sourcing from four sectors with known risks of modern slavery: garments from China, rubber gloves from Malaysia, seafood from Thailand and fresh produce from Australia. Modern slavery statements are analysed to see if they comply with the mandatory reporting requirements, identify or disclose obvious modern slavery risks, and demonstrate effective actions to address risks. This company's modern slavery disclosure statement received a rating in the 31-40% range. The average score was 37% and the highest score was 83%.
Source: Human Rights Law Centre
(2021)
Company Details
Type:
Family-owned private company
Founded:
1971
Revenue:
300 million AUD
(2015)
Employees:
1500+
(2015)
Contact Details
Address:
Potts St, Flemington, NSW, 2129, Australia
Phone:
02 9394 3111
Website:
Products / Brands
Harris Farm Markets
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