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News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
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
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
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
IFPA A-NZ strengthens board with leading appointments
Three new directors include Christian Parsons, Kenny MacLeod and Matthew Atley
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Cool Carriers appoints Mike Knowles as New Zealand representative
World’s largest specialised reefer operator strengthens New Zealand presence with appointment of former Zespri manager
Produce Plus Winter out now
Hort Connections edition previews Australia’s largest fresh produce event, including exhibitors, speakers and the MOYA Showcase. Plus, an exclusive interview with T&G Global CEO Gareth Edgecombe
Costs and uncertainty hit Australian vegetable growers as conflict impacts drag
Ausveg has cautioned against a false sense of security as the impacts of the Middle East conflict continue flowing through Australia’s vegetable industry, leading to continuing widespread uncertainty for vegetable growers and future supply of Australian-grown vegetables.
Record sales for Zespri as 2025 results released
Strong 2025 season across all categories reflects global demand for kiwifruit
Rockit announces partnership with Chinese megastar Wang Yibo
The all-round actor, singer, dancer, road motorcycle racer and race car driver is well known for his outdoor exploration TV series
Grape Co’s Hellooo brand expands into golden kiwifruit
Australian grape producer acquires growing and marketing rights to gold-fleshed kiwifruit varietals from SINO-NZ Innovation
Sydney Markets appoints new chair
Robert Kaye is a senior counsel with experience across governance and diverse commercial environments
T&G Global backs New Zealand plant variety rights amendments
Gareth Edgecombe says proposed changes to PVR Act will provide greater confidence for investment in new products
Razor Rock Farms crowned Honey Gold Grower of the Year
Northern Territory farm has a total of 7000 Honey Gold trees including 3600 coming into production at the end of the year
New Zealand announces plans to strengthen plant variety rights
Industry leaders welcome the proposed changes noting opportunities to bring more high-value varieties to market