Palotus
Supporting Organic Producers
Palotus has been delivering success to our clients in organic food for over 25 years. We have a proven track record in securing product opportunities, product development, marketing, sales strategy and delivering the outcomes for certified organic food producers. Our breadth of knowledge across the industry is synergistic and strengthens our core service offering.
About Us
Peter Hislop Speers
Founder & Director
Peter has been a pioneer in organic horticulture throughout his career. In the 1990s he worked for one of the largest retailers in the Asian region purchasing organic bananas from Australia, and since 2000 has helped Australian organic businesses to become local heros. Examples include R&R Smith (TAS), Arahura Farms (VIC
Founder & Director
Peter has been a pioneer in organic horticulture throughout his career. In the 1990s he worked for one of the largest retailers in the Asian region purchasing organic bananas from Australia, and since 2000 has helped Australian organic businesses to become local heros. Examples include R&R Smith (TAS), Arahura Farms (VIC), Gingin Organics (WA), Prime Organics (WA), Benalla Mushrooms (VIC), Red Plateau (NSW), Borderland Grapes (NSW), SA Strawberries (SA), Cantrill Organics (NSW) and more.
Peter's experience from retail to production, packaging, finance, technology, branding, and compliance presents a valuable knowledge base.
Peter is also the Chair of Organic Operators Australia, an industry body advocating for organic growers.