970 Byrneside-Kyabram Road, Merrigum, Vic 3618

>> EOI CLOSING TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2024 @ 3:00PM (AEST) <<

The EOI sale campaign combines the synergies of a number of reputable Goulburn Valley generational family farms to form one of Victoria's most significant orchard aggregation transactions in many years.

Across 354* hectares (875* acres), the portfolio of orchards delivers in the vicinity of 28,150* bins of premium quality pome and stone fruit annually. Fruit varieties destined for domestic and international markets include apples, pears, apricots, cherries and plums.

- Available aggregated land 354ha* (875ac*).
- Currently producing 28,150* bins of pome & stone fruit annually.
- 5000* square metre warehouse with 4,310* bin cool store capacity.
- 1811.51ML* of high & low security water shares.
- Access to branding & distribution IP.

Infrastructure assets within the portfolio include a central storage, packaging and distribution hub located at Shepparton East. Additional infrastructure includes a number of residential dwellings, significant shedding for orchard plant and equipment, undercover hardstands and numerous outbuildings.

Water security and infrastructure is excellent across all orchards and is underpinned by both high and low water shares with a combined total of 1811.51* ML of tradeable water shares.

A substantial inventory of plant and equipment is available with the sale of the orchard portfolio and includes fruit bins, fruit graders and packaging equipment, along with general farm equipment, farm implements, machinery and more.

Distribution IP, including well established and highly regarded premium grower branding and packaging is available with the sale of the orchard aggregation. As is the ability to negotiate ongoing day to day management of the orchards, storage and distribution hub with members of the aggregation portfolio.

- Melbourne Fruit & Vegetable Market - 164km*.
- Melbourne Airport - 177km*.
- Sydney Markets - 724km*.
- Brisbane Markets - 1,624km*.

The acquisition of this large scale Goulburn Valley orchard portfolio will elevate existing Australian growers to the next level and provide new entrants to the Australian market with a significant turn-key orchard footprint within one of Australia's most prolific fruit and horticultural growing regions.

Inspections by appointment only. For further information including an Information Memorandum please contact Jason Hellyer on 0403 043 571.