Metro's Farms at Windsor, Picton and the Blue Mountains vary from niche to large quantities of produce. Mushrooms grown to meet market demand include Swiss Browns, Portabello, while button and field mushrooms. All produce is collected daily after pre-cooling at each farm. Transport temperature is controlled with a Thermoking refrigerator and air ride suspension to minimise bruising. The produce temperature is tested at collection and final destination points.
The module at Sydney Markets has three 24 hour temperature controlled rooms. Each room can be cooled to a different temperature to suit different types of produce and their unique temperature requirements.
Metro has long term relationships with its growers. Due to a close rapport Metro is able to consult on the best type of produce to meet market demand ensuring the best sale for the grower and the best produce for the customer. Many of the growers have been with Metro since its start.
Metro customers are varied – small to large, wholesale, retail and food manufacturers. At Metro we attempt to develop long term business relationships to understand and tailor our products to meet their expectations. Metro supplies all states of Australia every week with a wide range of quality fresh produce.
Mushrooms are the perfect food for the way we live today. They’re speedy and simple to prepare, blend well with other flavours, can be cooked almost any way you can imagine, and are winners in the nutrition stakes too.
Even the most time-challenged cook can have a luscious meal ready “in minutes”. This makes mushrooms perfect for simply any meal occasion be it breakfast, lunch or dinner.