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Essential stories, analysis and research from the fresh produce markets in Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on retail, wholesale, marketing, and consumers.
Rockit launches partnership with Kung Fu Panda
Global campaign kicks off in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong with digital and in-store activations and Kung Fu Panda packaging
MOYA deadline approaches
Fresh produce marketers have until April 29 to enter Australasia’s premier award for marketing excellence
Woolworths officially launches across New Zealand
Retail giant replaces Countdown nationally with 191 stores
IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban
IFPA A-NZ supports banning plastic PLU stickers but says 2025 is too soon for growers without clear alternatives
Sun World acts against fraudulent activity on TikTok
Sun World removes unauthorised content claiming association with the licensing company
Zespri’s 2024 China sales season underway
First shipment of Zespri kiwifruit arrives in China alongside launch of Kiwi Brothers mascots in country
Rugby star to partner with First Fresh
Renee Holmes partners with First Fresh on social media campaign as part of two-year ambassadorship
The Warehouse adds fresh produce to ten more stores
New Zealand retailer expands fresh produce offering to one third of its stores
Australian researchers reveal per serve pricing boost for fresh produce
Adding per serve pricing increases loose vegetable purchases by 6.2 per cent according to new research
Independent Review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct releases interim report
Supermarkets could face fines of up to A$10m for undercutting suppliers under new recommendations made in a review of the Australian Food and Grocery Code
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Apal partners with Montague on pilot education programme
Programme aims to teach primary-aged students about Australia’s apple and pear industry
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MOYA deadline draws closer
Just over one month left to enter Australasia’s premier marketing award for fresh produce and floral industries
Montague harvests first Australian volumes of Kissabel
Australian crop makes up part of global marketing campaign for the red-fleshed apple
Nutrano launches Farm Patch seedless lemon prepacks
New prepack offer follows strong consumer interest in seedless lemons
Rockit fired up for record season
Rockit forecasts its biggest harvest yet this season as the producer plans year-round New Zealand supply for its global markets
Zespri RubyRed to hit million tray milestone this season
Zespri’s red kiwifruit offering will be shipped to predominantly Asian markets including Korea, Malaysia and Hong Kong for the first time
Woolworths cuts produce prices in autumn promotion
Prices Dropped programme delivers temporary discounts on hundreds of products including fresh fruit and vegetables
TV chef to launch Shepard avocado season
Australian Avocados partners with Luke Hines to launch Shepard avocado season
Woolworths CEO steps down after 13 years
Amanda Bardwell will take over the role in September