Expense Montague OAM, the ingenious creator of Montague, died on 6 February. Beginning his organization at age 22 with a little hauling operation and 2 market stalls, he grew his household service over 7 years to consist of packaging, procurement, logistics, wholesale markets, marketing and exports to Asia, Middle East and Europe. Montague was renowned for presenting regulated environment storage in Australia in 1967, waxing provided fruit in 1977, and presenting apple labelling sticker labels in 1988. The business was likewise at the leading edge of growing handled ranges such as Jazz ™, Smitten ™, Eve ™, Envy ™, SweeTango ®, Yello ®, Kissabel ® and Ambrosia ™.
In 2006, Bill was identified “for his service to the fruit market through the intro of a variety of developments to enhance the quality of market produce” with an Order of Australia Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. His viewpoint of dealing with consumers, providers and market peers as part of the household circle was a crucial part of his success.
APAL CEO Phil Turnbull stated: “From modest starts in the late 40s and early 50s, Bill’s persistence led him to develop the structures of what has actually probably turned into one of Australia’s most considerable orchard operations. Costs devoted himself to forming a company that left an enduring mark, staying actively associated with the business operations well into his 90s.”
“Bill’s steadfast dedication and strong devotion have had an amazing effect on our market. His unrelenting pursuit of quality, accept of functional performances and innovative innovations, and his advocacy for cultivating top quality ranges of apples and other fruits are exceptional pillars of the tradition he leaves. Inducted into the Australian Fresh Fruit Company Hall of Fame in 1999, Bill’s enormous contributions to the apple market are engraved in our sector’s history, a testimony to the gentleman he was and the enduring imprint he leaves.”
Source: apal.org.au