ACCC calls for a stronger Horticulture Code as Fruitico and Fresh Express pay record penalties for alleged breaches
infringement4 June 2026Penalty $99K
Respondent
Fruitico Pty Ltd
Facts
Western Australian produce companies, Fruitico Pty Ltd (Fruitico) and Fresh Express Produce Pty Ltd (Fresh Express), have each paid penalties of $99,000 after the ACCC issued each business with five infringement notices for alleged breaches of the Horticulture Code.
Outcome
ACCC infringement notices paid of $99,000 — Fruitico Pty Ltd (five notices, Horticulture Code) (2026-06-04). Fresh Express Produce Pty Ltd separately paid $99,000 in the same release. See the ACCC source for the full terms.
Read the source
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