Aussies ready for major world apple trade show

Caitlin Jarvis
Updated November 25 2016 - 5:09pm, first published November 24 2016 - 6:00pm
INTERPOMA EXPATS: At the opening night of international trade show on the apple, Interpoma, are Australian fruit industry representatives (from left) Anne and Robert Russo, from Victoria, Darlene and Brad Fankhauser, from Victoria, and Brendon Francis, from Tasmania. Picture: CAITLIN JARVIS.
INTERPOMA EXPATS: At the opening night of international trade show on the apple, Interpoma, are Australian fruit industry representatives (from left) Anne and Robert Russo, from Victoria, Darlene and Brad Fankhauser, from Victoria, and Brendon Francis, from Tasmania. Picture: CAITLIN JARVIS.

A FIFTH-generation Victorian orchardist and Tasmanian businessman who works in the nursery industry with people living with disabilities are among Australian delegates who have flocked to Italy for international apple festival Interpoma 2016.

Caitlin Jarvis

Caitlin Jarvis

Senior Journalist

I have worked in the Tasmanian digital/print media for 11 years, spanning two newsrooms. I have developed a keen interest in agricultural, development and education news, as well as issues-based long-form journalism. Contact me at caitlin.jarvis@examiner.com.au

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