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Australian horticulture production value reaches A$17bn
Annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows total production value up 4.3 per cent year-on-year
Marquis Group toasts to strong 2024 macadamia season
Leading Australian macadamia grower-processor-marketer closes season with strong sales
Perth Markets unveils premium cold chain warehouse
S2 warehouse is a purpose-built standalone facility spanning over 3,500m2
New Zealand retailers receive first Avogrey Greenskin avocados of the season
Following a limited offering last year, Avogrey Greenskin avocados will be available in greater volumes this season
Ausveg backs new outdoor media campaign promoting healthy, affordable vegetables
Campaign spotlights new research showing one extra serve of vegetables a day could save families money, support farmers, and improve health
First crop of QTee pears harvested in Australia
HBMA-owned variety was first planted in Australia in 2020
Rabobank: health and technology among top trends impacting agriculture to 2030
Global strategists predict changing trade dynamics, health concerns and innovation to influence agriculture in the next five years
Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch return to Australian shelves in 2025
New season of premium strawberries available to Australian consumers through the first three months of the year
WA Farm Direct commences Queen Garnet sales in Western Australia
Australian-bred plum to hit shelves in Western Australia across summer with exports bound for Asian markets
United Fresh identifies key trends influencing fresh produce in 2025
Food is medicine, compostability, and wellness among the trends set to make their mark according to New Zealand organisation
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Taiwan celebrates Lunar New Year with Tasmanian cherries
Start of season launch event will host Taiwanese importers, buyers and key representatives from the Australian state’s cherry industry
Temptation Valley brand spotlights New Zealand apricots and cherries
Ardgour Valley Orchards’ new premium brand set to capture attention in domestic and international markets with fresh look
Leaderbrand watermelons to hit stores earlier than ever
New flavour-filled varieties were harvested two weeks early this season thanks to good weather
Record Central Otago cherry crop bound for world markets
Southern Fruits International launches new Moment cherries brand ahead of bumper season
Tasmanian cherry season underway
First boxes of Tasmanian cherries are now available across the state as exporters prepare for international sales
New Zealand horticulture export revenue forecast to hit new heights
New report projects New Zealand horticulture export revenue to reach NZ$8bn
Asia Fruit Logistica announces China Meet Up and exciting new events
Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show unveils two China events held in the days following Asia Fruit Logistica 2025
Produce Plus Summer out now
Scott Montague discusses the next chapter for Montague Farms and Australia’s berry category is in the spotlight ahead of BerryQuest 2025. Plus, features on summer favourites mangoes and stonefruit
Bloom Fresh announces licensees in China
Announcement comes amid continued commitment to pursue license infringement across the nation
NZ Summerfresh announces commercial names for apricot series
Names for new apricot varieties inspired by New Zealand’s summer season