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News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
Zespri rejects minister’s claims on Māori kiwifruit access
Kiwifruit marketer responds to claims it is holding back development opportunities for indigenous growers on shared land
Flavorite Group wins MOYA 2026 for Maddie’s Month campaign
Australasia’s premier fresh produce marketing award presented to purpose-led campaign which raised money for charity and drove sales
Zespri develops ‘self-pollinating’ kiwifruit to challenge Hayward
Variety known as Green146 is described as ‘most promising new cultivar’ to emerge from company’s pre-commercial trial
Zespri welcomes plan to fund port expansion
Kiwifruit marketer says action is needed to address infrastructure bottlenecks as export volumes continue to surge
Tomra Food launches 5S Blueberry sorting and grading platform in Australasia
The 5S Blueberry is designed to deliver new levels of precision, fruit protection and packhouse efficiency
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
Australian horticulture accelerates push into Asia
Hort Innovation spotlights suite of export-focused initiatives to boost export growth for Australian fresh produce growers
Wiggles campaign delivers consumption impact for Australian produce industry
IFPA A-NZ’s 2026 Impact Report shows how Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy campaign helped drive consumption conversation with Australian families
Australian cherries celebrate successful season built on quality and export growth
Industry secures double-digit growth in export volume and value
Katherine Faull takes the reins of Summerfruit Australia as new CEO
Carrie Starkings steps down after 14 months at the head of industry body
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Australian avocado industry launches global-first VR supply chain training programme
New initiative sees avocado industry partner with Woolworths to focus on quality across the avocado supply chain
Costa expands blueberry breeding programme with launch of BluGenix
BluGenix will amplify the reach of Costa’s blueberry varieties into global markets
Detpak’s flow wrap breakthrough
Kerbside recyclable, fibre-based flow wrap solutions are helping the fresh produce industry move away from soft plastics without compromising performance
MOYA Showcase: Hort Innovation harnesses housing for plant growth
The nursery industry’s Plant Value Report demonstrated a unique selling point of green life by highlighting the connection between plants and house prices in a campaign led by Holly Jackson
Apple season underway for Australia’s Montague Farms
Australian producer celebrates new season Envy and yello apples with range of chef developed recipes
MOYA Showcase: Flavorite matches produce with purpose
Marking a decade of impact and more than A$1mn raised for charity, Flavorite’s Maddie’s Month campaign continues engaging consumers and driving donation-lined sales
Fresh produce excels in Australasian packaging awards
Pioneering packaging designs shortlisted as finalists across several design categories
Scales reports positive apple sales despite lower packout rate
New Zealand company, which owns Mr Apple and most of Fern Ridge Fresh, reconfirms profit forecast for 2026
MOYA Showcase: Nutrano makes mandarins delightful
Nutrano’s Afternoon Delite campaign successfully re-engaged consumers with targeted marketing
Gareth Edgecombe shares T&G Global’s future focus
CEO tells Fruitnet about plan to sell company, and how its strategy on apples and IP should hold it in good stead