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News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.

Seeka Aus

Seeka lifts full year earnings guidance

2025-01-21T01:52:00+00:00

Expected profits now between NZ$27.5mn and NZ$31.5mn, up from earlier guidance of between NZ$23.0mn and NZ$27.0mn 

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ToBRFV detected in Victorian tomato glasshouse

2025-01-20T00:31:00+00:00By

Virus detected in tomato seedlings recently moved from South Australia

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Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch return to Australian shelves in 2025

2025-01-10T04:39:00+00:00By

New season of premium strawberries available to Australian consumers through the first three months of the year

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New Zealand implements swift biosecurity response to single fruit fly detection

2025-01-10T04:25:00+00:00By

No new flies found since single insect detected in Auckland suburb at start of January

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WA Farm Direct commences Queen Garnet sales in Western Australia

2025-01-09T23:17:00+00:00By

Australian-bred plum to hit shelves in Western Australia across summer with exports bound for Asian markets

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Summerfruit Australia on search for new CEO as Trevor Ranford departs

2025-01-09T06:45:00+00:00By

Announcement precedes the launch of new Summerfruit Masterplan due in April 2025

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United Fresh identifies key trends influencing fresh produce in 2025

2025-01-08T03:55:00+00:00By

Food is medicine, compostability, and wellness among the trends set to make their mark according to New Zealand organisation

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New Zealand cherry exporters partner with Air New Zealand Cargo ahead of Chinese New Year

2025-01-08T01:31:00+00:00By

Airline set to move up to 1,000 tonnes of cherries throughout December and January  

Fruit Growers Tasmania and Cherry Growers Australia Taiwan season launch 2025

Taiwan celebrates Lunar New Year with Tasmanian cherries

2025-01-07T05:43:00+00:00By

Start of season launch event will host Taiwanese importers, buyers and key representatives from the Australian state’s cherry industry 

Temptation Valley Ardgour Valley Orchards Apricots

Temptation Valley brand spotlights New Zealand apricots and cherries

2025-01-07T04:20:00+00:00By

Ardgour Valley Orchards’ new premium brand set to capture attention in domestic and international markets with fresh look

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Leaderbrand watermelons to hit stores earlier than ever

2025-01-07T01:49:00+00:00By

New flavour-filled varieties were harvested two weeks early this season thanks to good weather 

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Ausveg to ramp up advocacy efforts after leaving NFF

2025-01-06T01:45:00+00:00By

Industry body won’t renew its membership of the National Farmers Federation Horticulture Council but lays out advocacy plans ahead of 2025 federal election 

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Record Central Otago cherry crop bound for world markets

2025-01-06T00:49:00+00:00By

Southern Fruits International launches new Moment cherries brand ahead of bumper season 

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IFPA ANZ signs Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation pact

2025-01-06T00:40:00+00:00By

APCO works in collaboration with sustainability leaders in government, industry, community groups and academia to meet National Packaging Targets

Lytone Sri Lanka

Lytone partners with Nagurum Company to deliver practical solutions in Sri Lanka

2024-12-19T05:51:00+00:00Content provided by

Sri Lanka, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” is actively pursuing economic recovery following its 2022 financial crisis. As a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, agriculture holds a rich history and significant importance.