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News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
Benchmarking project to support Australian apple and pear grower productivity
Initiative equips growers with orchard performance data to identify cost-saving opportunities, make better-informed decisions, and remain competitive in an evolving market
Poor weather affects New Zealand cherry volumes
Growers report lower export packouts despite early-season predictions for growth
Neil Barker awarded Order of Australia
Founder of BGP International recognised in Australia Day honours for his service to the nation’s fresh produce export industry
T&G again wins judicial victory protecting Envy IP rights in China
Enforcement of earlier judgement results in court-supervised destruction of illegally planted trees in the Gansu province
MG Group partners with The Gut Foundation
Fresh-produce ooperative to support the health education organisation to create content for primary and secondary schools
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
Coles Nurture Fund application deadline nears
Fund provides grants for innovative and sustainable projects
Australian hospitality outlets reduce order lines while maintaining basket value
New study finds wholesale basket value remains stable for hospitality wholesale orders despite 20 per cent drop in order line items since 2022
Ausveg launches nationwide advertising campaign to give vegetable growers a boost
Fresh veg, deliciously affordable campaign promotes buying and consuming Australian-grown vegetables across thousands of outdoor advertising billboards
Genetically modified purple tomatoes approved for sale in Australia
Nutritionally enhanced Purple Bliss tomatoes first GM fresh food to be grown and sold in the country
Australian table grape growers prepare for promising season amid record heatwave
Investments in irrigation infrastructure, protected cropping methods and technology have armed growers for extreme conditions
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Volumes triple for second Australian season of QTee pears
Red-blushed pear production ramps up as orchards mature
T&G awards Edward Turner Horticulture Futures Grant to Lincoln University post-graduate
Ellie Brock receives NZ$10,000 for research on integrated pest management approaches to support more resilient potato production
NZ Avocado adds guacamole to Auckland Latin Fiesta
Free tastings and a guacamole cook off spotlight in-season New Zealand avocados
Research project sets sights on higher macadamia yields
Investigation to examine the physiological drivers of productivity for macadamias and deliver practical crop management strategies
Queensland research tackles global onion disease crisis
Key findings will be presented to Lockyer Valler growers on 11 February
David McGrath joins soil health company Metagen
Agricultural entrepreneur and innovator to focus on advancing horticulture, cotton and broadacre communities as northern Murray-Darling Basin territory manager
Amazon Australia partners with Harris Farm Markets on fresh produce delivery
Milestone partnership marks first time Australian shoppers have access to fresh products via Amazon
Australian government launches independent review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct
A final report is expected to be provided by April
LeaderBrand welcomes Rod Snodgrass as board chair
Snodgrass brings over 20 years’ experience in senior executive roles and is involved in multiple boards
Trend report showcases cultural significance of fresh produce
United Fresh report says fruit and vegetables can meet consumers’ desire for creativity, affordability and emotional connection