All articles by Liam O'Callaghan – Page 3
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NewsSouth Australia declared ToBRFV-free
More than 200,000 samples have been tested across 109 properties with no positive detections since March 2025
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NewsSydney Markets appoints Anthony Boyd as new CEO
Boyd has experience across listed multinationals and global real estate, investment, infrastructure and logistics organisations
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NewsAmazon Fresh expands to 270 more cities in India
Amazon India’s farm-to-doorstep network now connects 13,000 farmers to millions of customers
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NewsDiMuto partners with Intel to upgrade AI-enabled fruit quality control
Collaboration to allow for AI-enabled quality control at source without need for constant connectivity
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NewsNew Zealanders cut back on fresh produce as prices rise
Cost of living pressures force families to reduce spending on fruit and vegetables
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NewsBlueberry push for US Asia trade talks
US lawmakers want to prioritise market access improvements for blueberries in trade negotiations in Asia
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NewsMelbourne Market Authority seeks feedback on public market proposal
New public market concept would be a purpose-built destination retail experience separate from existing wholesale market
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NewsPotato mop-top virus eradication declared not feasible by Australian authorities
National Management Group (NMG) says decision reflects several difficulty detecting infected areas and the virus’s ability to persist undetected in soil
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NewsBoratto Farms leverages AI for leafy green quality assessment with GoMicro
AI-powered technology can assess quality of spinach, lettuce, rocket, chard, and red butter leaves on conveyor belts with expert-level accuracy
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NewsTaiwan exports first shipment of pomelo to Malaysia
First consignment arrives in Malaysia after access was granted in November 2024
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NewsRachel Chambers named Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner
CEO of the Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers takes on new three-year role to support and empower the state’s farmers
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NewsAldi Australia takes out fifth consecutive fresh produce retailer award
Discount retailer recognised as the best supermarket for fresh and affordable fruit and vegetables by Canstar Blue
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NewsPriest Bros strike gold adding apple value
Victorian apple growers launch apple juice, catering to health-conscious shoppers with bring a premium, grower-led product
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NewsSumitomo appoints David Morey to national sales role
Morey will lead a team of ten regional managers strategically based near key growing regions around Australia
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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