Fancyleaf has been in existence for over 21 years and in that time has grown to be the largest supplier of Fancy Lettuce to Australia’s premier supermarket chain. The business has continually grown, with the present owners reinvesting the profits to maintain that growth.

When the business started only head lettuce was produced. However, as Fancy lettuce gained more acceptance it was readily apparent that a switch to this crop would reap immediate benefits in volumes of production and crop turn around time. This necessitated change and innovation, at a time when commercial hydroponics was in its’ infancy.

A solid staff base has helped the business growth and allowed the present owners to run the business at arms length, with an on site manager living on the farm, and a young and energetic field manager employed. All labour saving systems are in place, mostly developed during the growth phase. Water used is mostly captured run off water, ensuring little reliance on the mains supply.

However, after over 22 years developing the business, the present owners are offering it for sale as they feel they would like to explore life a bit further. The business is suitable for someone wishing to emigrate to Australia under the business migration plan, and will earn extra points as it is situated in what is called a “regional” area, although only 30 mins by car from Brisbane’s CBD.

South African business migration would particularly suit this particular business, as most South Africans migrating to Australia have a farming or primary production background. The business presently has a T/O in excess of $1M AUD and is offered on a freehold, WIWO basis for $1.5M. Full training and support for as long as it takes is included in the sale price. Trading profit for this Financial year to end of January $240,000. Buisness only at $400,000 with 3 year lease at $1,000 per week plus outgoings

The above figures are pretty firm, so please don’t think that 650 really means 450 because it doesn’t. We just aren’t the sort of people that carry on with all that sort of crap.