Company Profile

Momack Produce was established in 1991, and is Australia's largest integrated grower and exporter of asparagus. Based in Australia's premier asparagus growing region of Koo Wee Rup, Momack grows, packs and exports quality fresh asparagus.

Momack owns and operates 3 major packing sheds in Koo Wee Rup, and utilizes the facilities of an additional 13 packing sheds throughout Koo Wee Rup and the Mildura area. During the asparagus growing season of September to December, Momack packs and exports by air to the Asian region in excess of 2,000MT of fresh asparagus.

Momack's main overseas markets for asparagus are Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong. Utilizing Momack's logistical experience and know-how, they are able to harvest, pack and airfreight the product all within the same day under cool chain management, to arrive at the destination the next morning, thus guaranteeing a quality, fresh product.

Momack also exports onions and squash from Tasmania to Europe and Asia, and is further developing new markets for carrots.

The key personnel at Momack are:

Charlie Motta - Grower and Director: Charlie has been growing fruit & vegetables, in particular asparagus his whole life. His wealth of experience in the asparagus industry ensures that a quality product is grown. Charlie also supplies asparagus to the local market, including all year round supply to Safeway supermarkets.

Con Raffa - Grower and Director: Con's history is very similar to that of Charlie. An experienced asparagus grower, Con joined forces with Charlie to form an unrivalled grower partnership.

Sean Limbrey - International Sales & Marketing Manager and Director: Sean has a wealth of experience in the international trade of fresh fruit and vegetables. Sean was Australia's Trade Commissioner to Japan for 6 years, and exported for SPC/Jet-Pak prior to forming Momack with Charlie and Con. Sean's experience in the Asian region has been directly responsible for Momack's growth over the years.

Samuel Kisvarda - International Sales & Marketing Manager: Sam is responsible for establishing new products and markets for Momack, as well as sales and marketing of asparagus during the season. Formerly a National/Export Manager for Glasshouse Tomatoes and other Produce, Sam has a great deal of experience in international marketing and trading.