Markets news from Produce Plus
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NewsAustralian Avocados enlist Merv Hughes to make avocado toast a national dish
Initiative promotes a nationwide petition calling for the dish to be formally declared Australia’s official breakfast
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NewsNew Zealand National Party to pursue separation of Foodstuffs
Governing party pledges to break up one of New Zealand’s top retailers should it be re-elected
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NewsAustralian avocado industry signs landmark education partnership in Bangkok
Upcoming Thai chefs compete for top honours in Australian Fruits Recipe Competition held by Dusit Thani College
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NewsT&G launches new apple brand in Vietnam
First ever export of Joli lands in Vietnam, expanding the marketer’s premium global apples portfolio
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NewsNZ growers fear price squeeze from T&G Fresh deal
Commerce Commission raises concerns that proposed acquisition could weaken growers’ bargaining position and reduce competition
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NewsNew Zealand records boost in produce consumption
Seasonal, good-value produce cited as the biggest driver behind eating more
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NewsIGA takes Canstar fruit and vegetable crown from Aldi
Independent grocers network wins most satisfied customers award for the first time
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NewsAustralian apple industry celebrates new chapter in China
Event in Beijing celebrates the opening of the Chinese market for mainland Australian apples
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NewsAustralia’s industry celebrates World Macadamia Nut Day
More than 800 growers produce around A$275mn worth of macadamia nuts in Australia
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NewsAsia Fruit Awards 2026 winners announced
Zespri, Freco International, Tops/Central Food Retail and Goodfarmer receive the 2026 Asia Fruit Awards
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NewsKoru mascot captures attention in Asia
New Zealand apple brand’s mascot takes off on social media
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NewsProduce Plus Spring out now
Exclusive interview with MOYA 2026 winner Flavorite Group and a full wrap-up of Hort Connections
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NewsFresh produce prices fall but growers face mounting cost pressures
Australian Inflation data shows prices are declining, but QFVG says rising costs and supply chain imbalances are pushing producers to the brink
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NewsBox Divvy expands into Queesnland
Community-driven food co-op sets up first hubs in third state
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NewsVisy launches plastic-free automated labelling system
Proprietary overclose labelling system secures punnets with cardboard flaps and paper labels
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NewsNew campaign puts vegetable consumption on the agenda in Gippsland
’Get the Edge. Eat More Veg’ sees regional health services and vegetable industry team up to tackle vegetable consumption
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NewsBravo expands protection as Australian partners extend world-first origin verification programme
Fruit West Cooperative and Source Certain add additional five years to original partnership timeline
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NewsPinnacle Fresh launches Citrus Moon
Following the success of its Dracula Citrus brand, the Australian citrus marketer will enter China and Taiwan this season with a new brand
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NewsAustralian horticulture opens new channels into China’s tier-two cities with trade mission
Nine peak industry bodies and nine leading exporters complete an eight-day, four-city programme backed by Austrade’s Accessing New Markets Initiative
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NewsOppy and AC Foods bring Australian-grown Sumo Citrus to Canada
Fresh produce companies launch first programme together, offering Canadian retailers and consumers an expanded seasonal window