Hussey & Co commences as the first baby leaf salad growers in Australia, from a 40-acre farm on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria with Brian Hussey pioneering the industry.
2002 Hussey & Co is sold to Waytemore Investments NZ.
Development of an industry leading triple-wash system.
2005 Development of an industry leading triple-wash system.
2006 Jeremy Haw, Managing Director, purchases Hussey & Co.
2007 Hussey & Co focuses on building the export market, supplying 10 international markets and commences supply to the international airlines Singapore, Cathay, Malaysian, Thai and Qantas.
Purchase of the first 140-acre farm in Newry, Gippsland. Hussey & Co has continued to develop land in Gippsland with a further 6 farms.
Hussey & Co is the first Australian salad grower to invest in optical sorting technology, using infra-red cameras to grade the salad processing line at ultra-high speed, dramatically improving product quality.
2014 Development of on farm Vacuum Cooling.
2014 Weigh-head technology installed, upgrading processing capacity.
2014 Domestic retail supply commences with major supermarkets.
Installation of the world’s largest air-drying tunnel to precisely control product moisture levels, improve shelf-life and food safety
2015 Hussey & Co develops its Cold, Clean and Dry Processing System.
2016 Reverse Osmosis Technology is installed.
Hussey & Co develops the largest Solar Farm on the Mornington Peninsular – offsetting 100% of its peak daytime energy use. This sustainability initiative will continue reduce Hussey & Co’s environmental footprint by more than 945 tonnes of carbon emissions each year, for 25 years.
2018 Hussey & Co receives the Governor of Victoria Export Award and is a national finalist in the Australian Export Awards (Agribusiness).
Recipient of the Victorian Grower of the Year Award in the AUSVEG Industry Awards.
2019 Hussey & Co receives the Excellence in Innovation Award in the Food & Fibre Gippsland Excellence in Agribusiness Awards.
Recipient of the Excellence in Exporting Award in the Food & Fibre Gippsland Excellence in Agribusiness Awards.
2020 Processing facility expansions include the installation of a second production line, enabling 24-hour processing.
Hussey & Co acquires and develops additional farmland in Gippsland Victoria.
Hussey Group is established as national grower-processor model, with 6 national farms and ready-to-eat processing facilities on both the east coast and west coast of Australia to meet growing demand in retail, wholesale and export markets.
Installation of X-Ray technology
2025 Installation of X-Ray technology
As we enter our 50th year, a new chapter is beginning for Hussey & Co with the launch of Hussey Group, our national grower-processor model. By combining two geographically spread, highly capable, owner-operated grower-processors into a single national supply chain, we have created an unparalleled model of efficiency, sustainability, and reliability. This structure ensures consistent, high-quality baby leaf products year-round, with owner-operators deeply invested in their businesses. It’s an exciting time, full of opportunities and benefits to our customers. Thank you for your support throughout our journey and for helping to make Hussey & Co leaders in our field.
Jeremy Haw Managing Director
