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TikTok trend boosts Aussie cucumber sales
Social media trend sees Australian consumers increase cucumber intake
South Australia opens first ToBRFV testing facility
Testing is required as part of biosecurity measures for tomato export into Western Australia
Final shipments of Zespri’s largest-ever crop depart
Last charter vessel of the kiwifruit marketer’s 2024 season has departed the Port of Tauranga bound for Japan
New Zealand apple and pear revenue touches NZ$2bn
Productivity gains and high-value varieties see New Zealand’s apple and pear industry contribute almost NZ$2bn to national economy, according to new report
Seeka partners with New Zealand Food Network
The kiwifruit producer donated fruit that didn’t meet retail grade to 39 NZFN Food Hubs from July to September
Conversations
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
Fruitbox 95 · Sir Charles Godfray, Oxford University
Chris and Sir Charles discuss what population growth and climate change mean for the global food system
Australian Horticultural Trade unveils new chair Cameron Carter at annual forum
Industry body adds new board members as key government partners provide updates at forum
Wholesalers protest against Melbourne Markets rent increases
Protests a part of larger campaign against announced rent increases set to rise by over 100 per cent over the next ten years
Bundaberg macadamia orchard sales attract international interest
Winfield and Miara Portfolio offered for sale in one line or as separate properties
Asia Fruit Logistica launches 2025 Meet Ups
Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show will again host Meet Ups across key markets, kicking off with the ‘Summit in Chile’ in Santiago on 22 October 2024
Australian growers embark on US study tour
Agtech advancements in automation and mechanisation key topic of interest as Australian growers head to California for International Forum of Agricultural Robotics
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Mountain Blue and Opal partner on plastic-free packaging trial
Kerbside recyclable and FSC-certified cardboard Eureka blueberry punnets available in 34 Coles stores
CPMA releases final report following International Sustainability Summit
Report includes Sustainability Charter, a set of principles and strategic outcomes to guide industry in sustainability monitoring and reporting
Seeka forecasts record operational earnings
Company expects full year earnings between NZ$21mn and NZ$25mn, up from a loss of NZ$21mn in 2023
IFPA ANZ managing director Ben Hoodless resigns
Hoodless steps down after almost two years in the role, search for replacement underway
Brismark launches Brisbane Markets price reporting app
App was developed in response to industry criticism around price transparency
Fruit shop owner crowned Mango King at Brisbane Markets Mango Auction
John Nicolaou bid A$32,000 to win second Mango King title
Bananas buy free gym entry in new Australian Bananas campaign
Consumers get access to a free gym session on National Banana Day as part of Banana Gym Pass
Temhem expands netted area with grant from Horticultural Netting Program
One of 150 Victorian producers who received grants over three rounds
Fresh state calls on Melbourne Market Authority board to resign
Response comes after MMA announces it would raise annual rent for wholesaler tenants by over 100 per cent over the next ten years
T&G’s Grace Fulford wins 2024 New Zealand Young Grower of the Year
Fulford competed against five other finalists for the title