From seed to shelf, we take freshness personally.
Fresh Produce Farming, Processing & Food Service Supply
GROW → HARVEST → COOL → PROCESS → PREPARE → SOURCE → PACK → DELIVER
Story Fresh brings farming, fresh produce processing, food preparation, sourcing and distribution together within one integrated supply operation.
From growing and harvesting our own fresh produce in South-East Queensland to processing, preparing, packing and sourcing an extensive range for commercial kitchens, we manage the journey with one goal in mind: delivering consistently fresh, safe and reliable produce to our customers.
Our vertically integrated approach gives us greater control over quality, freshness and supply, while our broader fresh produce and chef-prepared capabilities allow us to provide a complete produce solution for food service customers across Eastern Australia.
OUR END-TO-END CAPABILITIES
From Seed to Shelf.
Grow
Purpose-grown in Queensland
Selected crops are grown across our farming operations with varieties and growing locations chosen for seasonal conditions.
Harvest
Picked at the right time
Produce is carefully harvested with the finished product, freshness and shelf life already in mind.
Cool
Rapidly cooled after harvest
Freshly harvested leafy produce is vacuum cooled to quickly remove field heat and preserve quality.
Process
Processed close to the farm
Produce moves through cutting, sorting, washing and drying with minimal delay between farm and processing.
Prepare
Kitchen-ready products
Our broader capabilities include prepared vegetables, fruit, salads and food service products.
Source
Quality local produce
Quality fresh produce sourced to complement our own farm-grown range.
Pack
Packed for commercial kitchens
Products are packed in formats designed for freshness, consistency and efficient food service use.
Deliver
Fresh produce on the move
Finished products are dispatched through our distribution network to food service customers.
FARMING FIRST
Grown with the finished product in mind.
Story Fresh’s supply chain starts in the field.
We’ve been growing fresh produce in South-East Queensland since 1965, combining generations of farming knowledge with modern growing systems to produce consistent, high-quality crops for fresh-cut processing and food service.
For delicate leafy crops, quality begins long before harvest. Varieties are selected to suit the season, growing conditions and finished product requirements, while our teams carefully manage water, soil nutrition, crop health and other critical inputs throughout the growing cycle.
From Our Nursery – For key lettuce varieties, the journey begins in our own nursery. Seedlings are raised under controlled conditions, with careful management of water, climate and plant health during their critical early growth.
Into the Field – Our field teams combine decades of experience with modern farming practices to manage each crop through to harvest. This hands-on control allows growing decisions to be made with the quality of the finished fresh-cut product in mind.
FARMING ACROSS SOUTH-EAST QLD
Different regions. Different seasons.
Consistent supply.
South-East Queensland gives Story Fresh access to different growing conditions within a relatively compact area, helping us produce delicate leafy crops across the seasons while keeping our farms close to processing. Production can move between the cooler Darling Downs and the Lockyer Valley as seasonal conditions change, helping us maintain dependable year-round supply.
Clifton, Darling Downs
Our Clifton farming operations provide valuable geographical diversity, soil and water resources for seasonal production.
Cambooya, Darling Downs
One of Story Fresh’s longest-established farming locations and home to our processing operations.
Grantham, Lockyer Valley
The Lockyer Valley provides productive winter growing conditions for delicate leafy crops.
FRESHNESS STARTS AT HARVEST
Harvested fresh. Cooled fast.
Once produce reaches the right stage for harvest, speed becomes critical. Our leafy crops are carefully harvested and moved rapidly into cooling. Story Fresh has invested in vacuum cooling and refrigerated transport to remove field heat as soon as possible after harvest, helping preserve product quality and maximise shelf life before processing. The close relationship between our farms and processing operations means delicate produce can move quickly through the supply chain rather than spending unnecessary time in storage or transport.
The shorter the journey from field to finished pack, the fresher the product reaching your kitchen.
FRESH-CUT PROCESSING
Advanced processing. Minutes from the farm.
Story Fresh has been processing fresh produce since 1990. Today, our on-farm processing capabilities combine specialist fresh produce knowledge with advanced equipment designed to move delicate products efficiently from raw produce to finished, packed product. Keeping processing close to our farming operations reduces unnecessary handling and transport between harvest and production, helping us protect freshness and maintain greater control over the finished product.
01 — Precision Cutting
Specialist cutting equipment produces clean, consistent cuts while minimising unnecessary damage to delicate fresh produce.
02 — Advanced Sorting
Automated optical and multi-spectrum sorting technology helps inspect product and remove defects or foreign material before it continues through processing.
03 — Washing
Fresh-cut produce moves through controlled washing processes designed to clean and prepare product for food service use.
04 — Drying
Specialist drying systems remove excess moisture after washing, helping maintain product quality and condition.
05 — Automated Packing
Finished produce is weighed and packed into hygienic, sealed commercial formats designed to protect freshness through distribution and use.
MORE THAN FRESH-CUT
Prepared for the way commercial kitchens work.
Story Fresh’s capabilities now extend beyond our own farm-grown fresh-cut range.
Our food preparation operations provide commercial kitchens with convenient, labour-saving produce prepared for practical food service use. From sliced, diced, peeled and grated vegetables through to prepared fruit, salads and other kitchen-ready products, we help customers reduce preparation time while maintaining consistency.
Our preparation capabilities can support a range of specifications and food service requirements, helping customers spend less time on basic preparation and more time where it matters.
FRESH PRODUCE SOURCING
Beyond our farms, a broader world of fresh produce.
Not every product our customers need is grown on a Story Fresh farm, and that is where our broader sourcing capability comes in.
Alongside our own farm-grown products, we source quality fresh fruit and vegetables to provide food service customers with access to a much wider produce range. This combines the control and freshness of our vertically integrated farming operation with the convenience of a broader commercial produce supplier.
The result is a more complete supply solution: our own fresh-cut products, prepared produce and quality sourced fruit and vegetables available through one experienced fresh food partner.
CONSISTENCY CONTROLS COSTS
Our produce is packed for food service.
Fresh produce doesn’t stop being our responsibility once it’s processed. Our products are packed in commercial formats selected to protect freshness, maintain consistency and make handling easier in busy food service environments. Across the range, different products are available in different cuts, pack configurations and preparation formats, from whole fresh produce through to ready-to-use fresh-cut products.
Consistent Specifications
Defined cuts and product specifications help commercial kitchens achieve consistency.
Practical Pack Sizes
Food service pack formats help kitchens select products appropriate to their volume and operation.
Ready-to-Use Options
Selected fresh-cut products are processed and packed ready for use, helping reduce preparation time.
FROM OUR DOOR TO YOURS
Freshness delivered, each and every time.
Producing fresh food is only part of the job. Getting it to customers in the right condition and at the right time is just as important.
Our farming, processing, preparation and distribution operations work together to keep fresh produce moving efficiently through the supply chain. From our own farm-grown fresh-cut products to prepared and sourced produce, we coordinate supply around the needs of commercial food service customers.
Story Fresh supplies customers across Eastern Australia, supporting hospitality venues, QSR and food service operators, hotels and caterers, healthcare, government and education.
WORK WITH US
Ready for fresher produce on your menu?
We partner with food service businesses across Eastern Australia to deliver consistent, safe, and fresh-cut produce year-round. Let’s talk about what your kitchen needs.