All articles by Bree Caggiati – Page 19
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      NewsWeak yen weighs on Japanese fruit imports
Depreciation of the Japanese currency sees average per kilo cost of imports increase 14 per cent year-on-year in first quarter
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      NewsZespri European sales season begins following delayed start
Arrival of second and third shipments kickstart sales after delayed start due to mice contamination
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      NewsLeaderBrand opens large-scale greenhouse project in Tairāwhiti
Ribbon cutting by New Zealand minister for regional development Shane Jones officially opens multi-year greenhouse project
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      NewsQueensland government trials farm gate price monitoring scheme
Scheme to be led by industry bodies and include negotiation training
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      NewsWSU runs online contest to name WA 64 apple
Naming contest part of wider rollout that will see variety reach growers in 2026 and retailers by 2029
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      NewsFreshcare calls for industry input into standards review
Freshcare standards review an opportunity for industry to give direct feedback
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      NewsMoora Citrus Group up for sale
West Australian citrus grower lists orchard and packing facility for sale
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      NewsThai Prime Minister pushes for growth in durian exports
Thai government addresses cold-storage prices and labour shortages to boost durian exports
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      NewsRockit 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
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      NewsMOYA deadline approaches
Fresh produce marketers have until April 29 to enter Australasia’s premier award for marketing excellence
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      NewsWoolworths officially launches across New Zealand
Retail giant replaces Countdown nationally with 191 stores
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      NewsIFPA 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
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      NewsSun World acts against fraudulent activity on TikTok
Sun World removes unauthorised content claiming association with the licensing company
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      NewsSuperfresh Growers anticipates longest and largest Northwest cherry offering
Leading US grower-packer-shipper increases production capabilities by 30 per cent as it gears up to harvest Northwest’s “longest and largest” cherry crop
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      NewsZespri’s 2024 China sales season underway
First shipment of Zespri kiwifruit arrives in China alongside launch of Kiwi Brothers mascots in country
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      NewsRugby star to partner with First Fresh
Renee Holmes partners with First Fresh on social media campaign as part of two-year ambassadorship
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      NewsThe Warehouse adds fresh produce to ten more stores
New Zealand retailer expands fresh produce offering to one third of its stores
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      NewsAustralian 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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      NewsAsiafruit’s New Zealand edition out now
New Zealand issue covers the apple and kiwifruit rebound following a tough few years, plus Fresh Focus South African Apples & Pears 2024 inside
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      NewsWashington State to strengthen trade with Vietnam
Washington State Department of Agriculture signs MOU with Vietnam to strengthen agricultural development and the promotion of agricultural trade
 

