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Essential stories, analysis and research from the fresh produce markets in Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on retail, wholesale, marketing, and consumers.
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
Box Divvy connects tomato growers directly with consumers
Modern cooperative supports Australian growers through truss oversupply, paying up to double the market price
Rockit Global appoints Cullen Zhang as new GM Greater China
Zhang joins Rockit after eight years with confectionery and snack foods company Pladis
Wholesale ordering platform Fresho hits US$50mn funding
Oversubscribed Series B funding round to accelerate AI innovation and US expansion as platform passes 30mn orders
Trish Skinner retires from Fresh Markets Australia board
Skinner joined the board in 2002 and spent 25 years representing the Western Australia Chamber of Fruit & Vegetables
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Landmark international programme set to boost Australian Grapes brand
Five-year marketing programme takes a multi-pronged approach to grow the Australian table grape profile with direct involvement from producers and exporters
Perth Markets begins A$10mn rooftop solar project
Once complete it will be the largest rooftop solar system in the state, reducing the site’s carbon footprint
Mountain Blue Orchards wins landmark court case in China
Victory marks first successful protection of Blueberry Plant Breeders Rights in China
Sydney Markets Foundation Cherry Auction breaks fundraising record
Winning bid of A$165,000 came from Talal and Joanne Khanafer with support of Sydney Markets, Sydney Markets Credit Services and group of Sydney Markets businesses
Berry breakthroughs on show at BerryQuest
Tasmania hosts four-day event featuring farm tours, a conference and trade show with international speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities
Delayed start leads to positive finish for Darwin mango producers
Red Rich says well-timed rainfall and an organised packhouse turned the season around following a slow start
Consistency key to category growth for Piñata Farms
Piñata Farms sees growth potential for Australia’s berry category, calling on industry to commit to higher quality fruit, improved cold chain processes and a better retail offering
Melbourne wholesalers given final deadline to sign new leases
Notice comes amid rent strikes calling for a rent freeze
Hort Innovation develops venture fund to back startup solutions
Fund was created in partnership with impact investment firm, Artesian, and includes a A$60mn investment through Frontiers
Zespri aims to sell 93,000 tonnes of Northern Hemisphere kiwifruit
Marketer says it has targeted 26mn trays from its counter-seasonal programme, as new season gets underway