News from Produce Plus
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NewsDomestic market opportunity for New Zealand avocados as production grows
Industry body uses National Guacamole Day to encourage Kiwis to broaden avocado consumption
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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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NewsSeeka raises full-year forecast as fruit business flourishes
Company secures robust kiwifruit returns as it expands into citrus, having made a number of operational improvements
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NewsViscount’s Nally Folding MegaBin receives sustainability recognition
Reusable bins remove single-use cardboard packaging from the supply chain
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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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NewsAustralia suspends imports of Vietnamese pomelo over biosecurity concerns
DAFF has confirmed affected fruit was either destroyed or exported
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NewsNZKGI CEO Colin Bond announces resignation
Bond will finish his time at the industry body in Q1 2027
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NewsRed Tip Eco bananas crack Japan market
Pacific Coast Eco Bananas explores next export opportunities for its bananas grown using the Ecoganic farming protocol
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NewsAustralian horticulture industry calls for action on working holiday visas
Industry calls on federal government to provide clarity on changes to key source of labour
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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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NewsZespri funds research into natural defence against kiwifruit disease
As chemicals lose effectiveness against PsaV, which threatens kiwifruit around the world, scientists aim to find a more natural solution
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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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NewsRijk Zwaan takes lead to address consumption challenge
Jan Doldersum recently took charge of consumer partnerships at Rijk Zwaan. In this exclusive interview, he outlines the seed company’s consumer strategy focused on getting people to eat more fruit and vegetables in markets worldwide
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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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NewsHortNZ welcomes progress on crop protection reforms
Indsutry body encourages ongoing support to the ACVM Amendment Bill through its remaining stages
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NewsAustralia aims to double its horticulture export sales
Hort Innovation Strategy 2031 sets long-term direction for investment in productivity, innovation, market access and grower capability
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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