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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
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
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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
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