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Soluna apples set sights on China Australian mainland apple exports approved
Fruit West Cooperative believes Soluna matches consumer preference for premium fruit in China
T&G Global expands presence in Asia with new office in Taiwan
Taipei City office is the sixth in-market office in Asia for the New Zealand apple marketer
Dorì kiwifruit reveals brand refresh and social media launch
Yellow-fleshed fruit will be promoted on range of social media channels as production and demand continues to grow
Last day for Fresh Produce Vietnam discount
Join top names in the business in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May for Fruitnet’s brand-new event on the booming Vietnam market
Australian Bananas launches educational video at Sydney Royal Easter Show
Show activation aims to connect children to the origin of their food in order foster life long healthy habits
Costa trials laser etching on avocados in Easter promotion
Lovacados avocados will be with etched Easter characters in select Victorian stores
Melbourne Market Authority makes new lease offer as rent dispute heads to Supreme Court
MMA makes revised offer to wholesalers and commences legal proceedings to determine the current status of tenant agreements and confirm the enforceability of leases
Montague Farms ready for high quality Ambrosia crop
Around 1,300 tonnes of Ambrosia apples set for Australian shelves in 2025
The US hikes China tariffs to 125 per cent
Announcement comes as Trump puts 90-day pause on most other imposed tariffs subjecting them to a baseline 10 per cent rate
Dynamism on display at Fresh Produce India
India’s premier business event explores the rapid rise of quick commerce, shifting consumer preferences and growth in demand for premium imported offerings
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MOYA deadline extended
Nominations for the 2025 Seeka Marketer of the Year Award will now close on Monday 21 April
Trump tariffs could shake up almond market
Australian almond exporters eye market share gains as US suppliers face headwinds
Retailer reports increase in vegetable purchases
New research finds Australians are purchasing 2.8 serves of vegetables per day with potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, frozen and canned vegetables leading the increase
US tariffs “a blow to fair trade”, says Citrus Australia
Citrus Australia says the new 10 per cent export tariff punishes growers and consumers alike
Australian and New Zealand fresh produce exports could feel impact of new Trump tariffs
IFPA has called on the US to exempt fresh produce from a new round of tariffs
IFPA reacts to Trump tariff announcement
Cathy Burns says application of tariffs on global trading partners could result in disruption to fresh produce supply chains, market stability and food prices
T&G kicks off New Zealand Envy season
T&G forecasts a a total crop featuring all varieties of 79,200 tonnes, the largest New Zealand Envy crop since 2022
Premium varieties drive Scales’ apple export growth
Owner of NZ suppliers Mr Apple and Fern Ridge predicts its combined apple production will top 3.7mn cartons by 2027
Australian avocados receive funding boost for exports to Asia
New grant enables industry association to develop new two-year programme of promotions in south-east Asia
Piqa Boo pear rebrands as Piqa Red
New elevated branding set to position the pear as premium offering