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News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
Zespri targets kiwifruit growth in New Zealand over next five years
Marketer’s latest five-year forecast says NZ supply will grow to 236mn trays by 2030, with strong demand supported by premium brand
Queensland fruit fly outbreak declared in Adelaide’s Elizabeth East
Five Queensland fruit flies found in monitoring traps as part of regular surveillance activities
Funky Food seeks out fruit and vegetable growers in food waste fight
Brisbane-based business is looking to partner with fruit and vegetable growers to take unwanted produce surplus, quirky and imperfect produce
Premier Fresh Australia enters new Sun World table grape partnership
Agreement enables Premier Fresh to market Sun World table grapes in Australia and internationally
Australian Bananas launches Banana Swim Pass with Ariarne Titmus
Around 70 pools across Australia will offer free entry for the price of a banana
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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
Wiggles retail activations begin healthy eating party across Australia
Wiggles-branded fresh produce will feature in Harris Farm Markets and Aldi
SVM Variety Management secures China court win over PremA280 apple patent infringement
Court orders defendants to pay over Rmnb5mn, with SSR molecular marker testing used to prove infringement
Tasmania hosts international fresh produce buyers visit
Buyers will engage directly with producers, tour facilities, and see production standards first-hand
Ausveg and ATGA join multi-sector Australian Trade Diversification Network
Network of 40 peak industry bodies will work with government to jointly deliver activities that support Australian exporters
Berry Good Practice Guide launched to help Australian growers adopt best farming practices
Guide brings together the knowledge and experience of growers, industry leaders, and sustainability experts
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West Australian technology trial supports narrow orchard systems research
Tree management platform to aid harvest and orchard management
Melbourne Market Authority CEO steps down
Mark Maskiell will turn his attention to other personal and business interests after 13 years in the role
South Australian Produce Market CEO Angelo Demasi announces departure
Demasi has given 25 years of service to South Australia’s fresh produce market
NFF appoints Michael Guerin as new CEO
Guerin takes over from interim chief executive, Su McCluskey, from March 2026
Queensland fruit fly found in Auckland suburb
Single male fruit fly discovered as part of Biosecurity New Zealand’s national surveillance programme
Tasmanian cherry export season launched in Hong Kong
Fruit Growers Tasmania, with the support of the Tasmanian government, will promote the Australian state’s fruit in top export market
Innovar collaborates with key partners to develop European cherry IP in Australia
Cherries from leading European breeding programmes, Gräb, JKI and Schwitzky, will be grown in Australia
Hort Innovation launches new research to boost Australian carrot quality
Three-year project set to help growers reduce losses, improve crop quality, and meet demands of domestic and export markets
Woolworths partners with DoorDash to expand convenience delivery offering
Partnership adds to retailer’s On Demand service which currently offers convenience delivery through the Milkrun app
Inviol tackles fresh produce packhouse safety with AI
New Zealand-based start-up uses artificial intelligence to turn CCTV into a live workplace safety tool for fresh produce businesses.