Our Mission Statement
To provide consistent quality and volume of premium cherry varieties to the
Australian and export markets. To constantly innovate new propagation,
cool chain and market delivery systems to ensure maintenance of quality and supply.
Sales Room
Cherry King sells direct to the public through our sales room located on the Kidman Way, Griffith. We are open for the duration of the season which is usually from October through to January. We stock a large range of deliciously juicy, fresh cherries in kilo punnets and 5kg boxes in both first grade and second grade quality. As well as our luscious fresh cherries we also stock a large range of Cherry King’s very own mouth-watering cherry jams, toppings, sauces, chutneys & cherry juice. Trading hours do vary due to availability so please phone our office for details or to place an order on (02) 6963 0724.
Sales Team
Export Market
Currently Cherry Kings customer base spreads from Thailand through to Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, with an ever expanding market. Our organization is well recognized as a quality supplier to both the Australian and International Markets.
Paul Keenan- Export Sales Manager/Director
Paul has managed his own Produce exporting Company over the past 10 years. Bringing this background to Cherry King his main focus is to grow the Export market, whilst providing the highest quality cherries and exceptional service to the already existing clients.
Domestic Market
To keep our Cherries in the best possible condition from the farms through the processing plant and to the customer they are transported around Australia in refrigerated trucks. Cherry King is in an excellent position within the country, being strategically located in the middle of Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane, thus insuring easy access to Domestic Markets.
Jon Gaudion- Domestic Sales Manager/ Director
Jon has a strong back ground in Cherries, as for generations his family has grown them. He focus’s on maximizing returns to the growers while providing the greatest value to customers, both in product quality and exceptional service. By keeping the growers happy they produce high quality cherries for the consumer.
Employment
Cherry King employs a large amount of casual sorters and packers during our cherry season of October through to January. Positions available will be advertised through an employment agency at the start of the season and applicants should apply through the specified employment agency. Cherry pickers are also required during the season and are hired directly through sub-contractors. For more employment information, please see the Cherries Australia (Lodi Pty Ltd) website.
