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News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
Tasmanian cherry exports reach record value
Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and Vietnam remained the key export destinations for the 2025/26 season
The Philippines could soon challenge Japan as a leading importer for Australian table grapes
Demand for the premium fruit steadily grows as the 2025/26 export season continues
Kalfresh launches new prepped vegetable product
Sweet Corn Ribs are a pre-cut sweet corn offering which comes with an Australian-made smokey garlic sauce
T&G Fresh satsuma season underway
Following a balanced growing season and an ‘on year’ for production, the New Zealand company says 2026 is set to be one of the strongest seasons in recent seasons
Zespri targets further growth in China
One senior executive sees “huge” potential to increase fruit consumption across the market
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
IFPA A-NZ and Advantage Group International partner to deliver retail data initiative
IFPA Advantage Fresh Produce Engagement Program to help fresh produce suppliers better understand relationships with major Australian retail customers
T&G’s Envy becomes New Zealand’s first billion-dollar apple brand
Major milestone reflects sustained global demand and years of investment in the marketer’s integrated end-to-end apples system
Seeka targets 47mn trays amid weather and fuel challenges
Supplier provides update on New Zealand kiwifruit season, as well as plans for expansion in Australia
AvoGrey Greenskin avocados win gold at NZ awards
Bred by David Grey and marketed exclusively by MG Group, volumes of the variety are expected to increase over the next five years
Queensland growers face mounting costs despite support measures
Growers are facing rising costs and ongoing uncertainty across freight, fertiliser, fuel and packaging
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Hort Innovation receives new round of AgVet Access Grants
Government programme supports efficacy, crop safety and residue trials required for minor use permit and label extension registration submissions
New Zealand kiwifruit industry escapes Cyclone Vaianu largely intact
Growers report fruit has held on well despite intense conditions, with no material impact expected as harvest continues
Hort Connections announces new additions to 2026 lineup of speakers and demonstrations
Four day event will introduce a refreshed event format including tours of local farming and processing operations, a programme of speaker sessions and activations, an evening Gala Dinner and Horticulture Awards for Excellence
Piñata Farms celebrates record season for Honey Gold
Strong consumer demand with increased retail pricing led to above average tray returns for growers
T&G Global explores break-up options amid sale process
Divisions of T&G Fresh could be sold off to different buyers as part of one option under consideration
Naimo Citrus to sell off remaining assets
The move follows the sale of two orchards earlier this year
NZAPI appoints Danielle Adsett as new chief executive
Organisation’s board says it was unanimous in the decision following a rigorous recruitment process
Australian horticulture industry calls on retailers to respond to price increase requests
NFF Horticulture Council open letter urges supermarkets to provide certainty as costs rise for growers
IFPA A-NZ briefing provides Middle East management guidance
Geopolitical-risk expert Duncan Hains shares crisis management tools with the Australasian fresh produce industry
Australian government defers export cost recovery increases
Phased transition was originally set to commence from 1 July 2026, pushing costs up for exporters