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Coverage of local and international fruit and vegetable suppliers in Australia and New Zealand, including news and analysis of key areas such as production, trade, exports, logistics, and research and development.
Cordoma builds high-flavour brand for Australian grapes
A new Sun World marketing licence will supplement Cordoma’s exotic brand as it aims to surprise and delight customers
New Zealand and India strengthen horticultural ties
Signed MOC set to foster technical exchanges, harvest and post-harvest management, training, and the sharing of technological expertise
ACCC supermarket inquiry recommends 20 reforms to support consumers and suppliers
Australian competition regulator suggests changes including clearer pricing practices, greater transparency for suppliers
Zespri approves red-fleshed kiwifruit commercialisation in Italy
Approval comes as initial guidance for the 2025/26 season forecasts strong returns for growers
Seeka deploys New Zealand-made robot at kiwifruit packhouse
Robot stacker trialed at Seeka Kiwi Kool Packhouse in Te Puke
BerryWorld strawberries win gold at New Zealand’s Outstanding Food Producers Awards
Now in he running for the Category Champion Award to be announced in April
Strong start for T&G’s 2025 Jazz apple harvest
First export shipments due to depart Napier Port for Japan, the UK, France and Italy mid-March
Australian fresh produce to shine at Tokyo showcase dinner
Event forms part of the Australia-Japan Horticulture Showcase initiative designed to strengthen trading relationship between Australia and Japan
Rockit launches new marketing platform ahead of strong 2025 season
New Zealand snack-sized apple marketer prepares to export over 230mn apples this season
T&G welcomes successful judgement protecting its IP rights under China’s new Seed Law
New verdict upholds earlier ruling against the unlawful cultivation and selling of Envy apple plant material and fruit
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BerryQuest International sets scene for future of Australian berry industry
Over 500 delegates come together in Tasmania for Berries Australia event
Improved apples performance signals bounce back for T&G Global
T&G saw an operating profit of NZ$12.7mn in 2024 compared to a loss of NZ$45.6mn in 2023
Kiwi Crunch sees boost in Piqa crop
Production set to increase 26 per cent this season based on harvest to date
Montague Farms calls consumers to SweeTango crunch
More than 220 tonnes of the Honeycrisp and Zestar cross will hit Australian shelves in 2025
Seeka begins gold kiwifruit harvest
Picking begins in New Zealand growing regions Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay
T&G and WinCommerce partner to grow Envy apple sales across Vietnam
Following the signing of a new MoU, WinCommerce has agreed to increase ranging and promotions to increase sales of Envy by 50 per cent
Zespri increases household penetration surpassing 100mn households for the first time
Milestone reflects the kiwifruit marketer’s focus on brand-led marketing
Michael Simonetta to retire from Perfection Fresh
Rod Quin appointed as successor and will assume the chief executive role on 1 July 2025
Seeka begins kiwifruit harvest with RubyRed
Strong crop on the cards for red kiwifruit variety grown in New Zealand
New mapping technology supports Australian biosecurity responses
Initiative allows first responders and authorities to utilise grower location data to quickly plan protection zones in the event of a pest or disease incursion