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News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
Australian horticulture opens new channels into China’s tier-two cities with trade mission
Nine peak industry bodies and nine leading exporters complete an eight-day, four-city programme backed by Austrade’s Accessing New Markets Initiative
Oppy and AC Foods bring Australian-grown Sumo Citrus to Canada
Fresh produce companies launch first programme together, offering Canadian retailers and consumers an expanded seasonal window
New Zealand plant import system at “breaking point”
Government minister acknowledges industry concerns about the current “dysfunction” of the country’s plant import system
Tasmanian strawberry propagator JCLM Farming doubles capacity with landmark expansion
Premier of Tasmania Jeremy Rockliff officially opened the facility at a launch event attended government and industry representatives
Évo Hass concept finds success in Malaysia and Hong Kong
Tech-forward avocado brand aims to reshape the category by improving consumer confidence while creating new value for growers across the supply chain
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
Avanza delivers record export volumes
Market diversification, in-market promotion and strong retail partnerships boost Avanza presence across Asia
Construction on landmark Brisbane Markets warehouse commences
The A$32mn upgrade will feature nine ripening rooms, seven loading docks, two finger docks and two forklift ramps
Premier Fresh Australia announces acquisition of Double D Produce
Premier Fresh Australia has expanded its national footprint with the acquisition of leading capsicum and melon farming operation, Double D Produce, and its IL Primo Foods value-add business.
Free grocery code training workshops held for Australian horticulture growers
First sessions to be delivered across Australia by Ausveg in partnership with NextGen
T&G Global agrees to the sale of its T&G Fresh business through three transactions
Sale involves separating various T&G Fresh business units
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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.
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
Kiwi Crunch enters voluntary administration
New Zealand grower-exporter and associated companies enter voluntary administration following liquidation of subsidiary