Important developments in the food retail arena in Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on fresh produce procurement, distribution, marketing, merchandising, and new product development.
Global campaign kicks off in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong with digital and in-store activations and Kung Fu Panda packaging
Retail giant replaces Countdown nationally with 191 stores
IFPA A-NZ supports banning plastic PLU stickers but says 2025 is too soon for growers without clear alternatives
New Zealand retailer expands fresh produce offering to one third of its stores
Adding per serve pricing increases loose vegetable purchases by 6.2 per cent according to new research
Supermarkets could face fines of up to A$10m for undercutting suppliers under new recommendations made in a review of the Australian Food and Grocery Code
Technology special includes the latest innovations delivering value, plus keynote interviews with Redland and Tripod Farmers and features on apples & pears and seeds & crop care
Prices Dropped programme delivers temporary discounts on hundreds of products including fresh fruit and vegetables
Amanda Bardwell will take over the role in September
Businesses can secure support for projects that drive innovation and provide sustainability benefits
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Digital marketplace connects produce sellers with buyers directly
Increased costs contribute to 20 per cent loss in farmgate prices for South Australian growers in 2023
Choice to receive A$1.1m to provide price transparency and comparison reports
Campaign to feature locally designed giftboxes, POS displays and sampling sessions
New branding features Sesame Street characters and encourages shoppers to add fresh produce to school lunches
Fruit Growers Tasmania partners with retailers in Tasmania to highlight the blueberry season to consumers
Craig Emerson appointed to lead scheduled review with industry bodies calling for changes to protect growers
Pre-season interest paired with good weather and maturing trees bode well for New Zealand cherry producer
A State of the Industry report will provide insight into the South Australian fresh produce industry, its challenges and opportunities, and supermarket margins
Sustainability takes centre stage as one of the key issues influencing the fresh produce industry, plus category spotlights on summer favourites stonefruit, mangoes and cherries