Mildura Fruit Company

Date Published
6 September 2023
Mildura Fruit Company

ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST PACKER & EXPORTER OF FRESH CITRUS

The family-owned business Cottrell farms, stands as an integral member of the expansive Mildura Fruit Company (MFC) collective, of over 120 esteemed Australian citrus growers. Owned by brothers Peter, Andrew and Matthew Cottrell, and managed by Andrew Donaldson (pictured). These growers form the vital essence of the cooperative's existence.

With roots dating back more than a century, MFC has flourished into one of Australia's largest packers and exporters of fresh citrus. The pinnacle of their operations is a state-of-the-art packing facility capable of efficiently handling over 4500 cartons per hour.
The rich heritage of the Mildura Fruit Company is steeped in greatness, a legacy characterised by a proud tradition of supplying the finest fruits to esteemed retailers like Fresh Choice.
Among their offerings, the delectable Afourer Mandarins sourced from the Mildura region take center stage. Exhibiting a vibrant deep orange hue, these mandarins boast an irresistibly juicy nature. Their effortless peeling and segmenting qualities render them a perfect addition to any lunchbox, both convenient and tasty.