Stanley Mackay (Grandad) planted his first banana crop in North Queensland in 1945 beginning a family tradition that has lasted 75 years. Stanley Mackay pioneered the banana industry in Northern Australia and was awarded Australia's highest honour the 'Medal of the Order of Australia’ in 1985. John and Robert (Stanley’s two boys) continue to develop the family business. John and Robert's boys, the 3rd Generation - Gavin, Barrie, Stephen, Cameron, Daniel and brother-in-law Mark are together managing MacKays as it has grown to become Australia’s largest and most significant banana producer.