All articles by Bree Caggiati
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NewsLeaderBrand integrates Laser Weeder into salad leaf production
New Zealand vegetable producer becomes first in the region to use the technology at this scale
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NewsJapan and Australia strengthen horticulture ties through new knowledge exchange
Hort Innovation initiative launched in early March with Shared Table Gala Dinner with industry, government and research representatives from both countries
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NewsVietnamese exporters grapple with China’s new import regulations
New measures to expand registration scope and raise food safety standards come into effect from 1 June
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NewsReport finds high rate of Vietnamese passionfruit violate EU pesticide limits
A 32 per cent violation rate of maximum residue limits could see Vietnamese passionfruit face stricture export measures to the EU
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NewsPhilippines banana industry braces for Middle East impact
Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association says country may lose US$200mn in revenue following loss of key markets
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NewsUnifrutti Group launches premium blood orange juice with Sam’s Club China
Collaboration expands Unifrutti’s premium Mediterranean offering in China with one of the first blood orange juices available in the region
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NewsHort Innovation announces change in board leadership
Current chair Julie Bird shares plans to retire from the role at the 2026 Annual General Meeting in November, transitioning the leadership to deputy chair John Said
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NewsCFFA honours Sun World’s David Marguleas with Lifetime Achievement Award
Marguleas recognised for his ongoing service to the California fresh fruit industry at CFFA’s 90th annual meeting
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NewsRockit launches 2026 season as New Zealand fruit reaches global markets
Season launch coincides with the rollout of the Rockit Every Moment campaign set to include influencers, key opinion leaders and celebrities to build greater awareness for the brand
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NewsHBMA welcomes new board member as Kanzi season gets underway
Robert Thompson joins as a new director following the stepping down of Laurie Thompson wha has been on the board since its inception
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NewsJoy Wing Mau prepares for IPO on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Parent company Legend Holdings announces series of equity repurchases, share transfers, and incentive grants as it readies for future listing
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NewsMomentum builds for Piqa Red
Prevar anticipates strong season for red pear with volumes expected to increase 15 per cent on last year
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NewsShipping disruptions push Dubai market to seek new channels
Redirected vessels from China divert to ports in Oman and Saudi Arabia, as others are held in Asia
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AnalysisChina maintains top position in global apple industry
New report shows China’s apple output currently exceeds 51mn tonnes, while annual consumption surpasses 47mn tonnes
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NewsSingapore to invest S$70mn to boost local farm output
Second instalment of the Agri-Food Cluster Transformation Fund to support projects that increase capacity and capability in local production
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NewsAustralian avocado industry deepens Malaysia collaboration
Avocados Australia partners with Monash University Malaysia and UOW Malaysia on nutrition education, culinary innovation and industry engagement
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NewsIran stops all agri-food exports
Move adds to mounting logistics challenges and makes supply issues and price rises more likely
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NewsAustralia’s macadamia industry cautiously optimistic for 2026 season
Early-season forecast has macadamia crop reaching 59,080 tonnes, a strong recovery from 2025’s 43,800 tonnes
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NewsAusveg secures PMTV compensation for affected potato growers
Arrangement represents first time growers have been compensated without a formal national biosecurity Response Plan being initiated
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NewsJapan to revise plant variety protection laws
Proposed changes could reduce prevalence of international leaks while breeders await registration