Our staff are like extended family and are one of the many secrets of this business's success. We feel its important for you to meet the the team who delivers your quality products, from the farm to the door.
Brendon North
The Manager. In charge or sourcing all the very best fruit and vegetables from the various markets and liaising with our many growers. Jack of all trades and covers any of the work where labour may be short. Oversee's the growing of all our own produce on the Hydroponic Lettuce and Herb Farm. Established Paradise Fresh Produce in July 1998 growing lettuce and diversified 3 years later into Wholesale Fruit and Vegetables. Holds a Bachelor of Rural Science degree after 4 years study at University of New England.
Vicki North
The 2 Princesses and the new Prince in our Business. Vicki is the other owner of the business and looks after the Administrative side of things. Other Duties include Payroll Officer, Human Resources Manager, Finance & Accounts Officer, OH&S Manager and First Aid Officer. Prior to working in the business Vicki worked as a Registered Nurse in Accident/Emergency and in Intensive Care Departments. She also spent several years working as an Ambulance Officer. Little Natasha (2.5 y.o.) is chief fruit sampler and Cameron (7 months) is following on her foot step, and will soon start with the lettuce farming and then graduate to the Fruit & Veg packing.
Brent Blake
Brent is our newest addition to the Paradise Fresh Team. Brent originally from Walcha, moved to Tamworth to be with his partner and pursue his passion for the Fruit & Veg industry. He has worked with Fruit & Veg and as a Delivery driver for the last 2.5years. Brent services our Armidale, Manilla and Gunnedah wholesale and retail customers.
