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MOYA finalists announced
Premier marketing award for Australasian fresh produce and floral industries attracts strong field of entries
FMA approved for government grant
FreshData project to benefit from over A$500,000 in federal funding
Harris Farm Markets expands into Canberra
Retailer’s first store in the nation’s capital to be located in Majura Park retail precinct at Canberra Airport
New study suggests blueberries have cognitive benefits
USHBC-funded research indicates support of potential for blueberry consumption to help middle-aged individuals against cognitive decline
Del Monte’s results hit by inflationary pressure
Despite higher Q1 sales year-on-year, the group’s operating income was hurt by rising costs
Rockit campaign aims to inspire
New Zealand-based miniature apple company draws on stories of courage and bravery in latest brand campaign
Australian cherries a hit in Vietnam and Malaysia
Taste Australia campaign promotes gift boxes filled with premium fruit in South-East Asia
New ‘rescue’ hotline for fresh produce
Sydney-based social enterprise sets up call service to source ‘ugly’ produce
New strawberries for Costa
Commercial trial with Driscoll’s Australia sees super sweet variety Driscoll’s Zara hit supermarket shelves
Australian horticulture prices increase
Covid-19 related disruptions see Australian shoppers pay more for homegrown fruit and vegetables
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Jenkins offers humorous take on serious topic
‘Join the Vegelution’ campaign highlights push towards sustainable packaging
South Australia has a new ‘cherry king’
Anthony Romeo’s winning bid for Adelaide Hills-grown cherries raises A$50,000 for Camp Quality
Qualipac pilots OmniOrder
Digital trading and supply chain optimisation platform to be used by Queensland-based vegetable grower
LaManna ready for life after lockdown
Anthony Di Pietro talks openly about challenges the company has overcome over the last two years
Fresh Awards winners announced
Sydney Markets takes annual awards online for the first time to celebrate the industry
Perfection Fresh harnesses augmented reality
Interactive experience teaches consumers about fresh produce farming, health and nutrition
Maddie’s Month targets A$100,000 in fundraising
Flavorite to donate 10c from tomato and capsicum sales at Coles stores to help fund bone marrow research
Pick SA shifts to stonefruit
Market Fresh SA promotional campaign kicks off season with first boxes of nectarines and peaches
Heavenly touch for Blue Royal launch
BerryCo invests in “larger-than-life” marketing campaign for new brand
Zespri supports virtual adventure
Kiwifruit marketer helps New Zealand students develop healthy habits