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Collaborative kiwifruit industry project named finalist in national sustainability awards
Project brings together six businesses in the New Zealand kiwifruit industry to transition away from high global warming refrigerants
Mountain Blue Orchards wins “landmark” blueberry variety rights rulings in China
Supreme People’s Court and Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court close the “fruit, not plants” loophole and extend liability to landholders, related companies and technical backers
IFPA highlights power of collaboration and advocacy in challenging times
Chief executive Cathy Burns outlines industry body’s wide-ranging work at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando
Zespri set to close out season as final charter departs for China
New Zealand season wraps up record crop of 810,000 tonnes
Pineapple growers concerned over imports from India and Indonesia
Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry says it has taken comments into consideration as it prepares final risk analysis
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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
Australian melon industry comes together in North Queensland
Australian Melon Conference and Field Day programme showcased developments in plant breeding, crop protection and agricultural technology
Australian fruit industries join forces to build South-East Asian demand
Culinary resource developed to help foodservice integrate Australian produce into dishes across the region
Countdown is on to Interpoma 2026
Less than two months to go until the international apple industry meets in Bolzano
Zespri considers Chinese G3 production to counter illegal competition
CEO Jason Te Brake tells NZ Herald company acknowledges mounting local pressure and is weighing up potential options
Ausveg kicks off country of origin campaign for frozen and canned vegetables
Check & Choose urges shoppers to always select Australian-grown vegetables
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Australian grape exporter enters liquidation with A$43.6mn debt
Grape House Group’s collapse follows related company’s substantial losses and conviction for breaching export regulations
Queensland researchers develop new fruit sensory language
Drawing on winemaking notes, ‘flavour wheels’ aim to help breeders identify promising varieties earlier in the breeding process
Calypso readies for boost in mango exports
Maturing crops set to meet growing global demand for the distinctive Australian brand
Melbourne Market Authority appoints new CEO
Matt Elliott returns to MMA after previously working as commercial & business development manager from 2014 to 2019
Seeka to build new packhouse and coolstore facility
Development makes up part of wider NZ$15.5mn investment into the Gisborne region
Australia’s fresh produce industry doubles down on children’s influence to drive consumption
Industry-led ‘Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy’ campaign set to be amplified with family activations, educational resources and fresh produce sampling at selected upcoming The Wiggles shows
Banana Gym Pass campaign returns for third year
National Banana day campaign sees Australian Bananas team up with over 900 gyms across Australia
NZ grower backs end of ‘archaic’ kiwifruit export monopoly
John Bostock targets new production of yellow-fleshed variety in Australia, Chile, and South Africa after securing Southern Hemisphere licence
Freshcare launches new FSQ5 Standard
New edition introduces several additions designed to improve usability and strengthen existing systems
Rockit appoints Sarah Le Verne as chief people officer
Le Verne brings extensive leadership experience across commercial and not-for-profit organisations in New Zealand and internationally