Australian Grower of the Year 2025

Announced on the 6th of June at Hort Connections, Australia and New Zealand’s largest horticulture conference and trade show, the National Horticulture Awards for Excellence highlight the exceptional innovation and contribution of industry-leading growers.

“I am grateful for this recognition from industry and delighted to receive this award,” says Jeremy. “The real recognition goes to the Hussey & Co team and all the people that work tirelessly every day to deliver our premium quality salads throughout Australia and overseas.”

In 2025 Hussey & Co celebrates its 50th anniversary, and the milestone is set to mark the start of a new era, with the launch of Hussey Group, a national grower processor model, the first of its kind in the Australian baby leaf industry.

With six national farms in Victoria and Western Australia and ready-to-eat processing facilities on the east coast and west coast of the country, Hussey Group has the capacity and capability to meet growing demand in retail, wholesale and export markets.

“Hussey & Co are joint owners of the WA business,” explains Jeremy, “By combining two geographically spread, highly capable, grower processors into a single national supply chain, Hussey Group has 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.”

For customers the benefits are tangible – increased geographic spread minimises seasonal risk, and dual processing facilities in Victoria and Western Australia, including 24-hour processing capacity, positions Hussey Group with the capability to meet rising demand with the assurance of quality.

“To receive the Australian Grower of the Year Award in our 50th year is a testament to five decades of innovation, excellence, and the relentless pursuit of quality,” says Jeremy. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to our success.”