Costa Group Holdings Limited (Ticker: CTTQF) is an Australian horticulture company specializing in the production and marketing of premium fresh fruit and vegetables. The company grows, packs, and distributes avocados, blueberries, tomatoes, citrus, mushrooms, and other specialty produce; operates greenhouse and open-field farming; and provides associated services including cold chain logistics, ripening, and wholesale marketing. It serves retail supermarkets, exporters, and foodservice customers primarily in Australia, with additional operations in New Zealand and select international markets.
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Werribee, Victoria, Australia, Costa Group segments its business across fresh produce categories, protected cropping, and berries, targeting major grocery chains and premium produce consumers. Subsidiaries include Costa Blueberries, Cherry Growers Australia, and Driscoll's Australia (under license), supporting an integrated supply chain from farm to market.
In recent developments, the company delisted from the Australian Securities Exchange in March 2022 following its acquisition by Paine Schwartz Partners and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation in a AU$1.4 billion takeover, marking a shift to private ownership focused on sustainable expansion. It launched new blueberry varieties and expanded greenhouse facilities in Queensland during 2024 to meet rising demand for year-round supply. Additionally, Costa formed strategic alliances with Driscoll's for berry licensing and invested in automation technologies for packing operations to enhance efficiency.