Who We Are
Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) is the state industry body representing Queensland’s commercial fruit, vegetable, and nut growers.
To us, horticulture is the most vital industry in the world.
We exist to ensure strength in the horticultural industry for generations to come. We provide the voice for horticultural growers in Queensland and are a valued service delivery partner. It is our belief that outcomes can only be achieved with the grower at the centre of what we do.
QFVG operates a dedicated project delivery arm, Growcom. We continually strive to be the provider of choice and to be recognised for our high-quality delivery. Our humanistic approach is that all services must be practical, useful, and relevant to growers.
Our History
Originally a statutory authority, the organisation was founded in 1923 under the name Committee of Direction of Fruit Marketing (also known as COD or COD Industry Services).
In 1991, COD changed their name to Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) and then in 1999 also changed their status from a statutory body to a company limited by guarantee. The change being as a consequence of the general trend of all governments to minimise their regulatory role in industry.
2004 brought about the addition of a trading name ‘Growcom’.
In 2023 the organisation once again underwent a transformation, rebranding back to Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers, and positioning Growcom as the programs and service delivery arm.
The first or provisional Committee of Direction of Fruit Marketing, 1923-1924.