Meet the Growers

Meet the growers

Frank Rossetto - Rossetto Orchards

Frank is a second-generation Italian orchardist, share-farming with Gabrielle Shannon on the foothills of Mount Canobolas. With over 60 years of harvests, he’s passionate about growing the biggest and best cherries.

Troy Williams - CF Williams

Troy Williams is a third-generation orchardist and the only cherry grower remaining on the eastern side of Orange. When he’s not tending to his cherries, Troy is busy running his cattle. With three children of his own, Troy is proud to see the fourth generation of cherry growers ready to carry on the family tradition.

West Family - Nashdale Orchards

David and Robyn, together with their daughters Fiona and Michelle, are fourth-generation orchardists growing both apples and cherries. Proud of their long family tradition, they continue to bring fresh, high-quality fruit to the community. You’ll often find them at local farmers’ markets, sharing their produce with loyal customers and new faces alike.

Bernard Hall - BiteRiot

Bernard is a second-generation orchardist and co-owner of BiteRiot, supplying both apples and cherries. His son Charlie has now joined the business, continuing the family tradition and making him the third generation of growers committed to producing high-quality fruit.

Dave McQueen - Mt Pleasant Orchards

Dave McQueen is a newcomer to the industry, now taking on his wife’s Tegan’s family orchard, Rossi Orchards. Eager to learn, Dave receives guidance from experienced growers and the Rossi family, who were renowned in the region. His dedication and enthusiasm ensure the orchard continues the tradition of producing high-quality fruit.

James and Chrissy Robson - Ross Hill

James and Chrissy Robson purchased an old orchard to convert into Ross Hill Winery. While cherry production isn’t their main focus, James enjoys the challenge and takes pride in growing quality cherries alongside their vineyard operations

Greg Perry - Altitude Fruits

Greg is a third-generation orchardist, NSW Cherry Growers president and Vice president of cherry growers Austrlia.. Passionate about the technical side of growing, he is always the first to embrace and lead new innovations, helping advance orchard practices in the region. Greg is also committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing, ensuring his orchards produce high-quality fruit responsibly.

Adrian Vardanega - Bestview Orchards

Adrian is a third-generation orchardist at Bestview Orchards. His orchard, situated at 1,100 m, is one of the last to finish for the season, reflecting his dedication to producing high-quality fruit in a unique high-altitude environment.

Scott Rowlth - Eden Park Fruits

Scott Rowlth is a second-generation orchardist. Apples are his primary focus, while cherries occupy any spare time he has, reflecting his dedication to both crops and the family orchard tradition

Jim Simpson - Keronga Park

Jim Simpson moved to Orange and purchased a cherry orchard. While most of his time is spent in the corporate world, Jim is passionate about his orchard. He enjoys winding down by tending to his trees, pruning and caring for them himself, combining his love of cherries with a relaxing escape from his busy professional life.

Vincent Chen - TopFruit Orchards

Vincent entered the cherry industry around 10 years ago, growing cherries in both Mudgee and Orange. In addition to growing, he also exports the produce processed through the BiteRiot packhouse, helping bring high-quality fruit from the orchard to markets both locally and abroad.