# Australian Cold Storage - Fruit Type Verification

**Task:** Verify which Australian cold storage facilities handle apple/banana/pear/citrus

**Date:** 2026-02-13

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## ✅ VERIFIED - TARGET FRUITS

### Apple

| Company | Evidence | Updated |
|---------|----------|---------|
| Coco's Orchard | Website: "variety of apples grown" | ✓ |

### Apple/Pear

| Company | Evidence | Updated |
|---------|----------|---------|
| VFS Exports | Horticultural Trade listing shows "Apples, Pears" | ✓ |

### Mixed (includes apple/pear/citrus/banana)

| Company | Evidence | Updated |
|---------|----------|---------|
| Australia Fruits | Horticultural Trade: Apples, Oranges, Pears, Lemons, Limes, Mandarins | ✓ |

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## ❌ NOT TARGET FRUITS (Leave Blank)

| Company | Reason |
|---------|--------|
| Rogers Cold Stores | Seafood, meat, juice only - no fresh fruit |
| PostHarvest Technologies | Service company (Atmos), not grower/storage |
| AustChilli Group | Chillies/avocado only |
| Sandy Cove Mango Plantation | Mangoes only |

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## 🔍 NEED RESEARCH (Cold Storage - May Handle Target Fruits)

**Priority: High (Large facilities, likely multi-product)**
- ACIT Group
- Minus 1
- Karras Cold Logistics
- CHILL
- Laverton Cold Storage
- Subzero Cold Stores
- Zion Fresh
- Iannelli Bros
- Melbourne Cold Storage
- ColdXpress
- NewCold Melbourne

**Strategy:** Check if they specifically mention fresh produce/fruit storage, or if they're generic frozen/chilled food storage.

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## Research Notes

### ACIT Group
- Website: Generic "frozen, chilled, dry foods"
- No specific mention of fresh fruit
- More focused on wholesale foods, import/export
- **Decision:** Leave blank (no evidence of apple/pear/citrus/banana)