All articles by Liam O'Callaghan – Page 4
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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
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NewsAirfreight powers Peru’s fresh produce export boom
Fresh fruit and vegetables accounted for 76.3 per cent of Peru’s air cargo export volume
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NewsNew Zealand avocados find growth in Asia
Australia remains New Zealand’s top export market, but diversification efforts are paying off
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NewsPotatoes and onions take over Australian high school classrooms
New project aims to help young people better understand food production systems
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NewsShipping freeze strands fresh produce at Indian ports
Hundreds of containers bound for the Middle East are stuck at Indian terminals
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NewsUnlocking trade intelligence for Australian horticulture
Investment into high quality trade data to empower decision-making for industry
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NewsEntries open for MOYA 2026
Australasia’s premier marketing award for the fresh produce and floral industries returns in 2026 as part of the Horticulture Awards for Excellence
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NewsUS access on the horizon for Taiwanese pineapples
Authorities have recommended allowing imports pending pest risk consultation