Latest news stories from Produce Plus
News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
T&G Global in advanced discussions for partial sale
J&P Turner and Bidfood looking to acquire separate segments of the T&G Global business
Speakers lining up for Hort Connections 2026
With one month to go, the trade show is sold out with a record number of booths while an impressive line-up of speakers will provide valuable insights across three days of content
Costa scales up Laos berry operation
Following a successful first season, the company is set to ramp up production in 2026/27 after completing stage two of its plantings
John Deere delivers reliability for Mountford Berries
Narrow axle and low-profile configuration tractor enables easy access in polytunnels
AgroFresh opens Asia Pacific R&D centre in China
State-of-the-art facility to focus on post-harvest plant physiology, preservation technologies, and more
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
Te Mata Exports rebrands to MG Group Exports
New identity aligns the exporter with its majority shareholder, Market Gardeners, and reflects the global scale of its organisation
Australian organic regulation breakthrough
Industry welcomes government support on organic policy reform
New Zealand and India sign FTA opening doors for fruit trade
Implementation one step closer with both governments now reviewing the FTA before ratification
Produce Plus Autumn out now
Read an exclusive interview with Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake and annual technology feature
T&G Global sale ‘backfires’ as potential buyer walks away
Newspaper report suggests plan to break up NZ supplier ‘put off’ private equity company, as sale process continues
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International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium 2026 programme revealed
Last chance to secure early-bird tickets as packed two-day programme unveiled
Viscount launches new line of reusable pooling solutions
Nally Folding MegaBin range only pooled bin in Australia to offer six-high stacking
Zespri launches new brand platform Grown for Good
Grown for Good will launch across Zespri’s core markets globally with the 2026 New Zealand kiwifruit season
South Australian Produce Market enters new chapter with new CEO appointment
Announcement follows the departure of former CEO Angelo Demasi, who led the organisation for 26 years
Rijk Zwaan puts vegetables first at Little Food Festival
Next generation of foodies were treated to fresh vegetable snacks at children’s food festival
Vegetables NZ chief executive Antony Heywood to depart
Heywood led Vegetables NZ for the past seven years
California Table Grape Commission welcomes funding boost
The Commission has been awarded US$2.2mn through the America First Trade Promotion Program to expand global promotions
Matt Moran and OzHarvest Ventures relaunch Good & Fugly
Fresh produce rescue business gets new identity with focus on growers
AFL Fresh Produce Golf Cup 2026 returns to Bangkok with DP World partnership
Golf Cup held before the Asia Fruit Logistica Southeast Asia Meet Up
Costa expands mushroom production
Production across three states enables 52-week supply