For over 100 years, Alfred E Chave has been a leader in the fresh fruit and vegetable wholesaling business and is still going strong.
Alfred E Chave Pty Ltd is a family-owned and operated business specialising in marketing high-quality fresh produce. Owned and operated by the Joseph family since 1975, today, second and third-generation family members continue a proud family tradition.
The guiding philosophy at Alfred E Chave has always been respect, responsibility and trust. Our ongoing commitment to these values has allowed Alfred E Chave to be successful. Also, establish an extremely robust supply chain.
We have a shared view of success and many long-standing relationships with growers, customers, and associated supply partners. It provides all our partners the confidence to continue to improve and grow their businesses.
Capability
WAREHOUSING FACILITIES
- > 6,000m2 of refrigerated warehousing
- B-Double access all-weather loading/unloading through 4
refrigerated sealed docks enclosed for delivery and receipt - Cross-docking facilities to manage interstate and local transport
- Storage in state-of-the-art, high humidity cold storage with temperature zones ranging between 2°C and 16°C
- 8 separate refrigeration zones ranging from 126 to 200 pallets per room
- Forced air cooling, capacity 32 CHEP pallet or 40 export skids
- QC Greenlight Quality Control reporting
- BarTender Software including SSC Labelling capability
- Restacking
- Import/export container loading/de-stuffing
ONBOARDING PROCESS
Understanding the specialised requirements of the fresh produce industry along with that of individual suppliers, AEC will work with your team to develop a thorough understanding of your requirements to facilitate a smooth transition and ensure all required activities are covered, including:
- Confirmation of requirements such as product temperature
properties - Understanding of client culture/business units and communication
requirements - Continuity of service
- Documentation required
- KPIs/SOPs
- Financial management
It incorporates all activities relating to the consolidation, sales, and distribution of produce in the Brisbane Central Market.
- Loading and Unloading
- Refrigerated Cold Storage
- Stock Control
- Pick and pack fresh produce
- Consolidation & Distribution
- Sales & Marketing to customers spanning Coffs Harbour to Darwin
- Maintaining Customer relations
- Financial Management
INTERSTATE CENTRAL MARKET SALES
It incorporates all activities relating to the consolidation, sales and distribution of produce throughout the Australian wholesale produce markets.
- Loading/Unloading
- Refrigerated Cold Storage
- Stock Control
- Pick and pack fresh produce
- Consolidation & Distribution
- Facilitation of your Sales & Marketing in Australia’s Central Wholesale Markets
- Interstate Freight charges
- Maintaining Customer relations
- Financial Management
ACCREDITATIONS & QUALITY ASSURANCE
- AQIS registered for Export to protocol markets
- HARPS – Harmonised Australian Retailer Produce Scheme Certified
- Freshcare Food Safety and Quality – Supply Chain Standard Certified
- HACCP Certified
RISK MANAGEMENT
- 24-hour continuous onsite security provided by Brisbane Markets Limited
- CCTV in place across all AEC warehouses
- 24/7 back to base monitoring on all AEC cold and plant equipment rooms
- $20 million Public and Products Liability Insurance
Industry Experience
