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Logan Moffitt's (@logagm) cucumber receipes have gone viral on TikTok

TikTok trend boosts Aussie cucumber sales

2024-10-29T00:00:00+00:00By

Social media trend sees Australian consumers increase cucumber intake

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South Australia opens first ToBRFV testing facility

2024-10-28T03:22:00+00:00By

Testing is required as part of biosecurity measures for tomato export into Western Australia 

The Lady Rosehip charter has departed Port Tauranga

Final shipments of Zespri’s largest-ever crop depart

2024-10-24T01:27:00+01:00

Last charter vessel of the kiwifruit marketer’s 2024 season has departed the Port of Tauranga bound for Japan

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New Zealand apple and pear revenue touches NZ$2bn

2024-10-23T04:11:00+01:00By

Productivity gains and high-value varieties see New Zealand’s apple and pear industry contribute almost NZ$2bn to national economy, according to new report 

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Seeka partners with New Zealand Food Network

2024-10-22T05:48:00+01:00By

The kiwifruit producer donated fruit that didn’t meet retail grade to 39 NZFN Food Hubs from July to September  

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Australian Horticultural Trade unveils new chair Cameron Carter at annual forum

2024-10-22T01:15:00+01:00By

Industry body adds new board members as key government partners provide updates at forum

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Wholesalers protest against Melbourne Markets rent increases

2024-10-18T00:16:00+01:00By

Protests a part of larger campaign against announced rent increases set to rise by over 100 per cent over the next ten years 

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Bundaberg macadamia orchard sales attract international interest

2024-10-17T23:30:00+01:00By

Winfield and Miara Portfolio offered for sale in one line or as separate properties 

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Asia Fruit Logistica launches 2025 Meet Ups

2024-10-17T05:07:00+01:00By

Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show will again host Meet Ups across key markets, kicking off with the ‘Summit in Chile’ in Santiago on 22 October 2024 

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Australian growers embark on US study tour

2024-10-17T04:01:00+01:00By

Agtech advancements in automation and mechanisation key topic of interest as Australian growers head to California for International Forum of Agricultural Robotics 

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Mountain Blue recyclable cardboard Eureka blueberry punnets launched in partnership with Opal

Mountain Blue and Opal partner on plastic-free packaging trial

2024-10-17T03:24:00+01:00By

Kerbside recyclable and FSC-certified cardboard Eureka blueberry punnets available in 34 Coles stores

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CPMA releases final report following International Sustainability Summit

2024-10-16T02:23:00+01:00By

Report includes Sustainability Charter, a set of principles and strategic outcomes to guide industry in sustainability monitoring and reporting 

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Seeka forecasts record operational earnings

2024-10-16T02:08:00+01:00By

Company expects full year earnings between NZ$21mn and NZ$25mn, up from a loss of NZ$21mn in 2023  

Ben Hoodless new IFPA A-NZ managing director

IFPA ANZ managing director Ben Hoodless resigns

2024-10-15T04:33:00+01:00By

Hoodless steps down after almost two years in the role, search for replacement underway  

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Brismark launches Brisbane Markets price reporting app

2024-10-15T02:28:00+01:00By

App was developed in response to industry criticism around price transparency