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Tasmanian cherry exports reach record value
Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and Vietnam remained the key export destinations for the 2025/26 season
USDA reveals AFTPP funding awardees
Washington Apple Commission, California Table Grape Commission and Pear Bureau Northwest among beneficiaries
The Philippines could soon challenge Japan as a leading importer for Australian table grapes
Demand for the premium fruit steadily grows as the 2025/26 export season continues
Flexibility drives innovation at AVI Global Plast
Vertically integrated operations help AVI Global Plast meet changing needs of fresh produce industry and its customers.
Zespri targets further growth in China
One senior executive sees “huge” potential to increase fruit consumption across the market
T&G’s Envy becomes New Zealand’s first billion-dollar apple brand
Major milestone reflects sustained global demand and years of investment in the marketer’s integrated end-to-end apples system
Seeka targets 47mn trays amid weather and fuel challenges
Supplier provides update on New Zealand kiwifruit season, as well as plans for expansion in Australia
Stemilt signs licensing agreement for premium cherries
US grower partners with LFP and Brandt’s Fruit Trees to extend season into September with premium, late-summer varieties
Zespri reports record Northern Hemisphere SunGold kiwifruit season
As Italy achieves close to year-round supply, company records 24 per cent increase in counter-seasonal volume
AvoGrey Greenskin avocados win gold at NZ awards
Bred by David Grey and marketed exclusively by MG Group, volumes of the variety are expected to increase over the next five years
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Queensland growers face mounting costs despite support measures
Growers are facing rising costs and ongoing uncertainty across freight, fertiliser, fuel and packaging
Lulu flies in produce to meet festive demand
Fruits and vegetables shipped in from India to ensure ample supply for Vishu celebrations
New Zealand kiwifruit industry escapes Cyclone Vaianu largely intact
Growers report fruit has held on well despite intense conditions, with no material impact expected as harvest continues
Vietnamese dragon fruit exports show signs of recovery
Shipments totalled US$108.5mn in first two months of 2026
Gene-edited banana approved in Japan and Brazil
Tropic’s non-browning variety can now be imported, sold, and consumed in both countries, and grown in Brazil
South Africa and China amend citrus export protocol
The amended protocol introduces additional phytosanitary pest risk mitigation treatment options based on scientific research
Florida citrus forecast rises across multiple categories
The USDA has raised its April forecast for Florida citrus production, with increases noted across oranges, grapefruit and lemons
Sumitomo invests in HarvestX’s automated strawberry pollinator
Japanese conglomerate to help develop and deploy automated solutions for indoor strawberry production
Capespan names new CEO as Charl du Bois steps down
Company also announces departure of chief financial officer and appointment of new chief operating officer as new executive team takes charge
Home-bred varieties lead Korea’s export push
New grapes, strawberries and pears are headlining export development efforts