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Sydney Markets has revealed the finalists of the 2016 Fresh Awards, a refreshed program of awards that recognise best practice and innovation by NSW and ACT small and medium businesses.

 

Finalists are in the running in a number of award categories including Greengrocer and Florist of the Year Awards, Fruit & Vegetable and Flower Grower of the Year Awards and a new category that celebrates the work of Australian bloggers.

 

The winners will be announced at the inaugural Fresh Awards event to be held on Wednesday 20 July at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney which will feature TV news presenter Chris Bath as master of ceremonies and 2016 Euro vision runner up Dami Im.

 

“The Fresh Awards fuses all elements of the fresh industry together, making it an industry first event,” Brad Latham, CEO at Sydney Markets said.

 

“Sydney Markets is proud to support and celebrate the work of NSW and ACT based greengrocers, florists and bloggers. The Fresh Awards program recognises retail excellence, product quality and customer service, which is mutually beneficial to retailers and shoppers across NSW and ACT.”

 

Click here for the full list of finalists.

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