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Record sales for Zespri as 2025 results released
Strong 2025 season across all categories reflects global demand for kiwifruit
Rockit announces partnership with Chinese megastar Wang Yibo
The all-round actor, singer, dancer, road motorcycle racer and race car driver is well known for his outdoor exploration TV series
Sydney Markets appoints new chair
Robert Kaye is a senior counsel with experience across governance and diverse commercial environments
Razor Rock Farms crowned Honey Gold Grower of the Year
Northern Territory farm has a total of 7000 Honey Gold trees including 3600 coming into production at the end of the year
Sydney Markets and SecondBite expand food waste fight
New South Wales government grant to help rescue an extra five tonnes of produce every week
Vegetable value highlighted as consumers feel cost of living pinch
Australian vegetable prices have dropped in the past year, proving their value as a healthy and affordable option
Avocados Australia team up with Strongman champion Eddie Williams on ripeness campaign
Catchy song and video asks consumers if they’re ‘Bruisin’ While Choosin’
Australian avocados cater to mums in Singapore
Mother’s Day campaign partners with six local cafés to showcase Australian avocados
Avocados Australia appoints Milton Bazley as CEO
Outgoing CEO John Tyas retires after 14 years with the organisation
Marketer of the Year Award 2026 finalists announced
Flavorite Group, Holly Jackson of Hort Innovation and Nutrano Produce Group to showcase their campaigns at Hort Connections
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Zespri red kiwifruit licences fetch NZ$457,000 per hectare
Strong demand drives up price at first auction for new variety, as cost of SunGold licence also increases by 22 per cent
Sun World adds four new grape licensees in Australia and Italy
New partners to market trademarked varieties including AutumnCrisp and Ruby Rush, strengthening company’s branded programmes
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International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium 2026 programme revealed
Last chance to secure early-bird tickets as packed two-day programme unveiled
Viscount launches new line of reusable pooling solutions
Nally Folding MegaBin range only pooled bin in Australia to offer six-high stacking
South Australian Produce Market enters new chapter with new CEO appointment
Announcement follows the departure of former CEO Angelo Demasi, who led the organisation for 26 years
Rijk Zwaan puts vegetables first at Little Food Festival
Next generation of foodies were treated to fresh vegetable snacks at children’s food festival
California Table Grape Commission welcomes funding boost
The Commission has been awarded US$2.2mn through the America First Trade Promotion Program to expand global promotions
The Philippines could soon challenge Japan as a leading importer for Australian table grapes
Demand for the premium fruit steadily grows as the 2025/26 export season continues
Kalfresh launches new prepped vegetable product
Sweet Corn Ribs are a pre-cut sweet corn offering which comes with an Australian-made smokey garlic sauce