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News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
Port of Tauranga, Zespri and TKL sign strategic partnership deal to grow kiwifruit exports
Five-year agreement solidifies shared interests in the success of the sector
New Zealand-European Union trade deal delivers export growth
New Zealand exports to the EU up 28 per cent with kiwifruit playing a significant role
Nutrano Produce Group welcomes new CEO
David Jordan brings extensive experience across agribusiness, FMCG and QSR sectors to the role
Soluna apples set sights on China Australian mainland apple exports approved
Fruit West Cooperative believes Soluna matches consumer preference for premium fruit in China
IFPA ANZ honours Michael Simonetta with inaugural Lifetime Membership Award
Simonetta has been an active member since 1988 and twice chaired the ANZ board
Conversations
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
Fruitbox 95 · Sir Charles Godfray, Oxford University
Chris and Sir Charles discuss what population growth and climate change mean for the global food system
Auckland Airport constructs new cargo precinct as horticulture airfreight climbs
Avocados, cherries, blueberries capsicums among the categories driving growth
Korean Shine Muscat grapes get Australian green light
New export market to help divert volume from oversupplied domestic market
New Zealand persimmon exports rise 20 per cent
Good weather sees industry improve following five difficult seasons
Nuffield scholar finds keys to successful education programmes
Cross-industry collaboration and hands-on learning experiences important factors in increasing vegetable intake
Australia showcases industry at Tokyo gala dinner
Taste the Wonders of Australia event celebrates and strengthens trade relations between Australia and Japan
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Australian biosecurity report recommends Vietnamese pomelo imports
Pomelo imports given green light subject to biosecurity requirements, signalling progress for Australian blueberry access to Vietnam
T&G Global expands presence in Asia with new office in Taiwan
Taipei City office is the sixth in-market office in Asia for the New Zealand apple marketer
End Food Waste Australia appoints new CEO
Tristan Butt succeeds EFWA founder Steven Lapidge, who will join the board as a non-executive director
Australian mainland apples gain access to China
Biosecurity protocol to allow new season mainland apples to be exported from Australia into China in 2026
Dorì kiwifruit reveals brand refresh and social media launch
Yellow-fleshed fruit will be promoted on range of social media channels as production and demand continues to grow
Climate pressure puts NZ apple exporter Scales on alert
Company’s second CRD report lays out plans for further development of environment-focused projects
Last day for Fresh Produce Vietnam discount
Join top names in the business in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May for Fruitnet’s brand-new event on the booming Vietnam market
Kissabel apples progress towards commercial volumes in Southern Hemisphere
Sales have commenced in Australia while production in Argentina and Chile is in the early stages and New Zealand and South Africa are testing new varieties
Poor weather delays California cherry season
Industry expects decreased volumes across Bing and Coral production
Costa supports Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program expansion
Children from regional schools will get a chance to participate in the programme