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News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
Women drive leadership across New Zealand’s food system
Women in Horticulture New Zealand highlight the role women play in shaping the country’s industry
New food safety requirements for New South Wales horticulture
Food Authority licence required for berry, leafy vegetable and melon growers
Australian Mushrooms takes over Gigi’s Pizzeria for February feast
Partnership will elevate mushrooms with a range of creative recipies
Demand for Australian almonds remains strong in key export markets
Export volumes far exceed early crop expectations reaching almost 146,000 tonnes in first 10 months of 2025/26 selling season
Rockit launches premium Rockitship gifting range
Rocket-shaped collectable pack doubles as a toy delivering added value through sharing and play
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
A Wiggly celebration of fresh produce for National Lunchbox Week
Campaign inspires families to add fruit and vegetables to lunchboxes as children head back to school
T&G reports strong demand for Envy ahead of Lunar New Year
Forecast sales volumes expected to increase 27 per cent in China, 19 per cent in Vietnam and 16 per cent in Thailand
Sassy prepares for “bold” season as harvest gets underway
Key growing regions across Australia, New Zealand and South Africa have reported excellent colour, high Brix and a strong crop set
Fair Farms appoints Amanda Higgins as national programme manager
Higgins previously served as the Fair Farms’ workplace relations specialist
Te Mata takes the lead with a1 apple
Early-season variety opens the 2026 New Zealand export season
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New Zealand apple and pear harvest gets underway
Early forecasts point to another standout season with “exceptional” quality and high packout rates
Hort Innovation returns to Korea for Taste the Wonders of Australia campaign
Two-day event aims to deepen commercial relationships in trade, retail and foodservice
Verena Cunningham joins IFPA A-NZ to lead NZ strategy
Cunningham has over two decades of senior leadership experience in the fresh produce industry
IFPA A-NZ Fresh Matters delivers sustainability insights
New report shares consumer trends and reveals how sustainability can drive efficiency, resilience, and long-term growth
Benchmarking project to support Australian apple and pear grower productivity
Initiative equips growers with orchard performance data to identify cost-saving opportunities, make better-informed decisions, and remain competitive in an evolving market
Poor weather affects New Zealand cherry volumes
Growers report lower export packouts despite early-season predictions for growth
Neil Barker awarded Order of Australia
Founder of BGP International recognised in Australia Day honours for his service to the nation’s fresh produce export industry
T&G again wins judicial victory protecting Envy IP rights in China
Enforcement of earlier judgement results in court-supervised destruction of illegally planted trees in the Gansu province
MG Group partners with The Gut Foundation
Fresh-produce ooperative to support the health education organisation to create content for primary and secondary schools
Coles Nurture Fund application deadline nears
Fund provides grants for innovative and sustainable projects