News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
After nine years with the kiwifruit supplier, Jiunn Shih is leaving his position as chief marketing officer at Zespri, where he helped double sales to over NZ$5bn and build the number one fruit brand across 15 core markets
The New Zealand-based fresh produce exporter has engaged Craigs Investment Partners to assist with a potential sale after receiving numerous expressions of interest
Zespri has announced a reduction in its fruit return margin percentage, which is expected to deliver an additional NZ$7-8 mn to New Zealand kiwifruit growers in the 2025/26 season
NZTE has launched its first cross-category sustainability report for UK food and drink buyers, highlighting how New Zealand producers can help retailers meet environmental goals while ensuring supply chain resilience.
Final chance to attend fresh produce safety event with special discount for Produce Plus subscribers
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
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
Chris and Sir Charles discuss what population growth and climate change mean for the global food system
Ongoing B2B and B2C campaigns highlight region’s year-round supply, high-quality fruit and varied use cases
Company’s Italian SunGold kiwifruit generated record-breaking returns for the past season, marking an all-time high for the 1,200 licensed growers across six Italian regions
German conglomerate reveals impact of recent liquidity problems, but insists transformation plan will ensure long-term financial stability
Increased volumes meet growing demand across Australia’s eastern states
Week-long tour showcases counter-seasonal export opportunities between the two countries
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Precision pollination specialist BeeHero has launched its services for Australian growers for the third consecutive season, now supporting over 70,000 acres of crops with new pre-pollination reports and enhanced connectivity infrastructure
Group visit key cherry-growing regions including Wenatchee, Quincy, Mattawa and Prosser
PCBU Enterprise addresses longstanding safety challenges across the supply chain
Five concurrent exhibitions showcase global trends across entire supply chain
Programme reflects broader strategy to ensure Austrlaia’s horticulture industry remains future-ready
Netherlands-based packaging supplier has appointed former Bunzl MD as its new boss, following the retirement of Len Boot after 35 years with the company
State responds to industry calls for more time
Growers in New South Wales report lowest crops in a decade due to ongoing wet weather conditions
Insect riddled fruit and vegetables among the 62 tonnes of illegal product imported from Thailand for Sydney’s black market
Bioeconomy Science Institute to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing