Latest news stories from Produce Plus
News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
T&G Global agrees the sale of its T&G Fresh business through three transactions
Sale involves separating various T&G Fresh business units
Freshco sells off 25 per cent stake
Equity investment to provide New Zealand grower-exporter with capital for growth, expansion and operational efficiency
Prevar reinforces commitment to Australian growers
New Zealand-based innovation company connects with Australian growers to discuss future opportunities
Nutrano Produce Group secures Tangold and Gold Nugget marketing license
The Australian grower-marketer assumes license previously held by Global Produce
Paul Burke appointed independent chair of NFF Horticulture Council
Burke succeeds Jolyon Burnett, who has chaired the Council since 2023.
Conversations
Fruitbox 116 · Mark Landini, Landini Associates
Sydney-based retail consultant explains how supermarkets can reconnect with customers through better design, storytelling, and a renewed focus on food
Fruitbox 108 · Carlo Magni & Louise Beard, Forward Insight
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
Fruitbox 101 · Alex Garcia-Devis, GlobalGAP
Chris speaks with Alex about the scarcity of water in some of the world’s key production regions, and what this means for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry
Australian macadamia crop forecast tempers growth prediction
Crop estimate revised down, but overall production is expected to exceed last year’s crop
Australian pineapple industry showcases the future of farming
Annuel Pineapple Field Days event comes to Hervey Bay from 30 – 31 July
Cargo trials begin at new Western Sydney airport
New airport prepares for the opening of its 24-hour, state-of-the-art cargo hub
India could become Zespri’s fifth-biggest kiwifruit market
CEO Jason Te Brake tells NZ Herald about ambitious growth plan following New Zealand’s recent FTA with the country
Polybee and Vegetables by Bayer ink new partnership
Australian growers will get access to new AI-powered farm intelligence
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Kiwi Crunch enters voluntary administration
New Zealand grower-exporter and associated companies enter voluntary administration following liquidation of subsidiary
Zespri discusses China procurement model with growers
Kiwifruit marketer begins consultation on how it plans to tackle growing Gold3 supply in China
Metagen releases new version of its advanced soil testing platform
Third platform version offers DNA insights with a simplified, traffic-light scoring system providing actionable recommendations
Kiwi Crunch subsidiary Crasborn Fresh Harvest enters liquidation
New Zealand apple grower reportedly owed over NZ$19mn to Inland Revenue
New Zealand Made with Care campaign spotlights apples in Thailand
Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and New Zealand celebrated with apple season launch
NZ Commerce Commission to assess T&G Fresh sale
Commission will only approve sale if satisfied that merger is unlikely to reduce competition
Freshcare nears culmination of FSQ5 journey
New standards developed after significant review and built for industry by industry
Australia reports slower start to citrus export season amid changing supply windows
China’s investments in mandarin plantings have seen its season extend to overlap with Southern Hemisphere timings
Duxton Farms sells South Australian apples business for A$9.2mn
New Zealand buyer takes the reins less than a year after previous sale
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan takes full ownership of Mitolo Family Farms
Equity sale coincides with Frank Mitolo’s planned transition to retirement