Who are Pomewest?

Pomewest is the apple and pear subcommittee of the Agricultural Produce Commission (APC) Pome, Citrus and Stone Fruit Producers’ Committee.

Established in 1988, the APC operates under its own Act which enables statutory fees from some 4,500 participating WA producers to benefit and enable industry led investment into market growth, innovation, protection, and biosecurity within Western Australia.

 
 
– supporting a profitable and sustainable Western Australian pome fruit industry.
— Pomewest
 
 
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Our Vision

 

To support a profitable and sustainable Western Australian pome fruit industry meeting market requirements and consistently satisfying customers with high quality fruit.

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Our Mission

 

Working in partnership with stakeholders to provide industry leadership, strategic direction, and innovative solutions to support a profitable and sustainable Western Australian pome fruit industry.

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Our Objectives

Improve WA apple productivity and profitability to 55t/ha yield, 75% Class 1 packout and $75 spend/household/year.

Build the strategy to export 15% of WA’s annual apple production.

Lift WA pear productivity and profitability to 4,750 tonnes and consumption to $20 spend/household/year.

 
 
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