News from Produce Plus
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Sydney Markets crowns Fresh Awards winners
Winners include wholesaler of the year Lemdell and produce grower of the year D Fresh Produce
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Japan lifts restrictions on Australian grape imports
Australia celebrates removal of varietal restrictions of table grape exports to Japan
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Scales sells two apple orchards
The Mr Apple-owned orchards Te Papa and Blyth sell to fund managed by Craigmore
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Costa Group calls for fresh action on Australian produce exports
Leading Australian business spotlights need for improved approach to negotiation market access as industry awaits key breakthroughs
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Premier Fresh Australia appoints Kerry Smith as independent chair
Smith joins as director and independent chair following recent ownership update
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Berries Australia welcomes Jesse White to its export team
White takes on the general manager – Asia role with extensive experience across international trade
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Frank Yiannas headlines 2024 International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium
Inaugural event brings together international fresh produce safety sector in Sydney on 20-21 August
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Food Taipei creates unlimited business opportunities
More than 5,000 international buyers attended the four-day trade show in Taipei
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Fruit and vegetable prices in New Zealand see largest recorded drop
Overall food prices also see decrease for first time in six years
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Administrators sell HS Fresh Food to PM Fresh Foods
Buyer found for Tasmanian headquartered business following voluntary administration
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Global trade gears up for Asia Fruit Logistica
More than 600 exhibitors from some 38 countries and regions already signed up to showcase their offerings at Asia’s premier fresh produce event
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Bright Food secures Australian citrus imports with MFC
Chinese company receives shipment of fresh oranges as part of collaboration
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Save the date: Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025
Fruitnet’s leading event for the fresh berry business will take place at a new venue in March 2025
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New Zealand and Indonesia boost two-way produce trade
Signed arrangements include a commitment to move towards electronic certification and export plans for New Zealand onions and Indonesian pineapples
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MFC implements multiyear growth strategy
GM of the Australian citrus heavyweight Grant Leyden outlines plans to boost supply, add capacity and pursue branded varieties in a bid to grow “bigger and better” than ever
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Australia and Japan to strengthen trade relationship
Ausveg leads series of coordinated events to cultivate stronger relationship between Australian and Japanese horticulture industries
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Outgoing Zespri CEO reflects on golden era
Dan Mathieson has overseen a period of “phenomenal growth” as CEO of the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer. He tells Fruitnet what he’s proudest of looking back on his seven years at the helm
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New Zealand fresh tomatoes regain access to Australian market
Trade access was retracted in 2021 following the detection of PepMV in a commercial greenhouse
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New Senate bill proposes tax relief for surplus food donations
Legislation targets Australian farmers, wholesalers and transporters with Australian tax incentives to donate surplus fruit, vegetables and protein to food relief charities
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Growers vote to renew commodity levy and fund Horticulture New Zealand
HortNZ will apply for a new levy order to cover next six years following levy referendum