About Us
At Austar we grow crops like no other and remain one of the few privately-owned fresh produce companies in Australia, with operations in Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
Austarinc Resources Ltd is a global-scale Australian crop producer listed with our partners in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: ELD).
Founded In 1981
In 1981, William Thomas founded Austar and today serves as Executive Director. In its inception, Austarinc was a fresh potato trader to interstate markets, while supplying local greengrocers in Tasmania.
The Business Today
Since then, the business has grown significantly, supplying over 90,000 tonnes of vegetables and employing up to 300 people. Mark Smith, the co-owner of Austarinc now serves as Managing Director and CEO.
How We've Grown
Austarinc grows roughly 70,000 tons of carrots, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, beans, swede, and beetroot annually in and around the township of Forth in northern Tasmania and just outside Narrandera in New South Wales.
We operate two other sites on mainland Australia, in Werribee South (Victoria) and Gatton (Queensland). Here we have developed long term relationships with over 80 of the best local growers, all of whom grow and deliver high quality vegetables that perfectly complement our own-grown fresh produce.
The mainland growing, production and logistics capabilities give Austar nationwide exposure through markets and retail networks.
Why Choose Us?
Over many years, the team at Austarinc has developed an extensive knowledge of growing, harvesting, grading, washing, cooling, and packing produce. We heavily invest each year into expanding our vegetable growing and packing capacity.