All articles by Liam O'Callaghan
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NewsAustralian vegetable supply at risk from input shortages and cost increases
Nearly one-third of growers have cut planting schedules because of the supply chain disruption caused by the Middle East conflict
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NewsHainan tropical fruit alliance formed to expand exports
Alliance plans to leverage Hainan’s new Free Trade Port status
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NewsMontague Farms’ Ambrosia and Kissabel apples hit Australian shelves
New season of distinct apples available to Australian consumers
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NewsMalaysian fruit prices at mercy of supply chain disruption
Middle East conflict sends input and transport costs climbing for growers with consumers set to feel the pinch
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NewsUS trade mission takes produce bodies to Vietnam
California Fresh Fruit Association, California Prune Board, Potatoes USA and Washington Apple Commission head to Vietnam
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NewsFresh produce tariffs cut as Australia and EU finalise FTA
Fresh trade opportunities on offer for exporters of both markets as negotiations on new FTA conclude
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NewsNew Zealand vegetable industry bodies unify to launch new representative council NZVeg
Refined industry structure will build on existing organisations to represent the vegetable industry better
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NewsEarly start for Malaysian durians
Warm weather has brought forward the harvest for some growers in Penang
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NewsMiddle East conflict impacts airfreight options for fresh produce
Some flights have been able to reach Middle Eastern markets to supply fruit and vegetables, but global capacity has dropped as prices rise
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NewsAustralian avocado industry launches in-store ripeness scanner trial
Ripeness scanner developed by Dutch agri-tech company OneThird uses near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to rapidly and non-destructively assess avocado firmness
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NewsFruit in Schools programme fills New Zealand lunchboxes
Daily fruit for students paired with curriculum-linked teaching resources about fresh produce
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NewsSouthern Forests growers unite behind Gen Fresh campaign
Television, digital media and retail partnerships highlight the growers behind the produce and encourage consumers to seek out Southern Forests food
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NewsThai authorities crackdown foreign influence in coconut industry
Raids target eight firms alleged to have monopolised the coconut trade in Ratchaburi, pushing farmgate prices down
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NewsFuel supply concerns heighten for Australian growers as Middle East disruption continues
Industry bodies call for government action to secure critical inputs
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NewsAmazon Air expands to Northeast India unlocking opportunities for horticulture
New routes will provide faster, more reliable access to the rest of the country
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NewsEarly bird registrations open for International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium 2026
Fresh produce safety event returns to Sydney on 21-22 July with two keynote speakers, Dr Elizabeth Bihn and D’Arcie Rice
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NewsAustralian Macadamia Society appoints Ben Baldwin as CEO
Baldwin will take over from outgoing CEO Clare Hamilton-Bate
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NewsVietnam opportunity for New Zealand cherries
Consumer research suggests Vietnamese shoppers are becoming selective in their food choices with an emphasis on trust in origin
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NewsLaos blueberries make Hong Kong debut
Tung Shing Fresh Fruit brings high-quality blueberries from new South-East Asian supply origin
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NewsLineage secures export accreditation for South Australian cold storage facility
Exporters receive a shorter route to market after state gains first DAFF-accredited facility