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News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
Rockit launches partnership with Kung Fu Panda
Global campaign kicks off in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong with digital and in-store activations and Kung Fu Panda packaging
MOYA deadline approaches
Fresh produce marketers have until April 29 to enter Australasia’s premier award for marketing excellence
New Costa CEO talks ownership transition
Marc Werner speaks exclusively to Fruitnet about Costa Group’s transition to new ownership and how it plans to leverage the change to accelerate growth
Woolworths officially launches across New Zealand
Retail giant replaces Countdown nationally with 191 stores
IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban
IFPA A-NZ supports banning plastic PLU stickers but says 2025 is too soon for growers without clear alternatives
Conversations
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
Fruitbox 94 · Abs van Rooyen, Clemengold
Chris and Abs discuss the impact of branding in the fresh produce business
Sun World acts against fraudulent activity on TikTok
Sun World removes unauthorised content claiming association with the licensing company
Zespri’s 2024 China sales season underway
First shipment of Zespri kiwifruit arrives in China alongside launch of Kiwi Brothers mascots in country
Rugby star to partner with First Fresh
Renee Holmes partners with First Fresh on social media campaign as part of two-year ambassadorship
The Warehouse adds fresh produce to ten more stores
New Zealand retailer expands fresh produce offering to one third of its stores
Australian researchers reveal per serve pricing boost for fresh produce
Adding per serve pricing increases loose vegetable purchases by 6.2 per cent according to new research
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New Zealand grants access for Taiwanese pineapples
Plans to export Taiwanese pineapples to New Zealand were first initiated in 2017
New Zealand-grown Envy en route to global markets
The first of T&G Global’s premium new season Envy-branded apples have departed New Zealand, bound for China
Independent Review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct releases interim report
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
Jesse Reader joins Hort Innovation
Reader joins as new head of investment growth and commercial at Australian horticultural research and development corporation
Apal partners with Montague on pilot education programme
Programme aims to teach primary-aged students about Australia’s apple and pear industry
Tasmanian apple season in full swing
Excellent pre-season conditions improve sweetness, size and colour of Tasmania’s 2024 apple crop
Australian horticulture industry eyes Indian market
Hort Innovation study aims to identify opportunities and boost trade in the high-value market
Produce Plus Autumn out now
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
MOYA deadline draws closer
Just over one month left to enter Australasia’s premier marketing award for fresh produce and floral industries
Food waste action plans developed for horticulture industry
National and industry-specific plans to tackle waste have been collaboratively developed by End Food Waste Australia