All articles by Liam O'Callaghan
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NewsNew Zealand’s 26 Seasons signs Saudi strawberry partnership
26 Seasons and Qassim Strawberry & Fruit Cooperative Society sign commercial partnership
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NewsSeeka upgrades full-year earnings guidance again
Solid trading through the third quarter sees Seeka lift profit before tax forecast
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NewsPhoebe Scherer wins 2025 Young Grower national title
Bay of Plenty regional champion Scherer beat out six other finalists, including runner-up Steven Rink and third-placed Amelia Marsden
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NewsAustralian vegetable industry sentiment in decline as compliance costs top A$200mn
Latest industry survey from Ausveg suggests two in five vegetable growers are actively considering leaving the industry within the next year
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NewsNew Zealand horticulture industry recognises excellence at annual awards
Five awards were handed out, including the Horticulture Bledisloe Cup to Andrew Fenton, current president and chair of the New Zealand Fruitgrowers Federation
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NewsAustralian government launches export market diversification initiative
New A$50mn project to give peak industry bodies tailored support to target new markets
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NewsSydney Markets celebrates 50 years at Flemington
Of the original tenants trading at Sydney Markets, 39 individuals still operate at the Markets today
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NewsACCC takes court action against fresh produce suppliers for alleged price fixing cartel
ACCC alleges cartel conduct while supplying Aldi by Perfection Fresh Australia, Hydro Produce, Velisha National Farms and Fragapane Farms
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NewsProduce Plus Spring out now
Produce Plus Spring is headlined by a keynote interview with MOYA 2025 winner Sonia Gabauer. She reveals the keys to the successful Driscoll’s Australia Sweetest Batch Strawberries campaign. Plus, a wrap up of Hort Connections and features on berries, avocados, citrus and IFPSS 2025.
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NewsIFPSS 2025: Securing a safer future for fresh produce
The second edition of the International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium explored how industry can deliver safe product in an evolving food safety landscape.
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NewsSumitomo Chemical Australia announces new regional managers
Sam Boyce appointed regional manager for eastern Victoria and Stephan Logoida appointed south-east Queensland and Northern Rivers regional manager
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NewsPremier Fresh Australia announces strategic marketing agreement with Montague Farms
Premier will serve as the sub-licensee for Montague’s stonefruit offerings
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FeaturesMaersk boosts investments in cold chain and tech
Recent updates include a Durian Express service, improved remote container management, in-transit ripening and a new trade and tariff support tool
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NewsDr Sukhvinder Pal Singh honoured with food safety award
Award recognises Dr Singh’s significant contribution to the advancement of food safety in Australia’s fresh produce industry
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NewsPerfection Fresh exits Fruit Master operations
Strategic review sees Perfection Fresh cease table grape farming operations, shifting supply to third-party growers
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NewsFresh Del Monte Produce announces avocado and lime joint venture with Colombia’s Managro
Facility enhances Fresh Del Monte’s year-round supply of avocados and limes to North America and Europe
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NewsNew Zealand brings freshness to Bangkok with fruit truck campaign
Trucks deliver New Zealand apples, avocados and kiwifruit directly to Thai customers in NZTE promotion
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NewsErbacher’s Fruit & Vegetables voted ‘a better choice!’ Retailer of the Year
Sunshine Coast greengrocer receives national people’s choice award celebrating independent Australian fruit and vegetable shops
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NewsGame-changing technology set to strengthen banana industry’s biosecurity
New project to create an innovative technology that can detect up to 12 banana pathogens in a single, affordable test
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NewsAustralian Soluna apples make US debut
WA Farm Direct celebrates new chapter as Australian-bred apple is shipped to the US via Oppy