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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.

Coles Mini Wart pumpkin

Coles expands Halloween fresh range with Mini Wart pumpkin

2025-10-29T05:01:00+00:00By

Retailer provides edible and display fruit and vegetable options as Australian consumers embrace Halloween

Brisbane Markets Forklift operator of the year 2025 Anaru Ruri

Anaru Ruri takes out Brisbane Markets' Forklift Operator of the Year grand final

2025-10-29T04:33:00+00:00By

Ruri of Pershouse Produce topped nine other finalists for 2025 title

Brisbane Markets Forklift Operator of the Year competition

Brisbane Markets Forklift Operator of the Year event celebrates ten years

2025-10-24T04:44:00+01:00By

The 2025 event set to be held on 28 October, with participants vying for a share of A$5,000 prize pool

Zespri SunGold

Zespri wins landmark IP case in China

2025-10-22T04:38:00+01:00By

Kiwifruit marketer successfully prosecutes plant variety rights infringement case involving unauthorised production and sale of Gold3

Perfection Fresh Qukes Poster

Perfection Fresh rolls out the red label with new brand campaign

2025-10-16T04:00:00+01:00By

Integrated campaign spotlights the company’s masterbrand with produce love story

Rockit apples

Rockit under pressure as New Zealand grower enters administration

2025-10-14T23:31:00+01:00By

The premium apple brand’s growers have struggled lately to secure good enough margins as supply chain costs have risen

IMO MEPC meeting

Produce shippers await net zero vote amid US threat

2025-10-14T10:37:00+01:00By

As geopolitical storm grows, fresh produce shippers watch for outcome of crucial meeting on sustainability framework that could reshape industry strategy for years to come

LeaderBrand’s South Island manager Mike Arnold

LeaderBrand’s southern asparagus hits New Zealand shelves

2025-10-14T01:51:00+01:00By

New Zealanders will be able to buy South Island asparagus all the way through Christmas

Zespri SunGold kiwifruit boxes

Zespri targets world’s healthiest fruit brand status by 2035

2025-10-13T11:00:00+01:00By

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer outlines ambitious strategy, as it looks to capitalise on growing consumer demand for naturally nutritious products

Brandon Starc with Tiny Tots for the Coles Banana A-Peel launch

Coles kickstarts Banana A-Peel with Little Athletics

2025-10-13T03:17:00+01:00By

Annual fundraiser sees portion of every Cavendish banana sale donated to the children’s sports organisation

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Jane Bunn interviews public Ask A Farmer campaign

BASF and Jane Bunn team up for Ask a Farmer campaign

2025-10-13T00:19:00+01:00By

Campaign connects consumers with the people who grow their food by letting Australians ask questions about farming

Sunrise Magic apples Fruit Australia

Sunrise Magic apples exceed expectations in challenging debut season

2025-10-10T09:29:00+01:00By

Fruit Australia Group’s debut Sunrise Magic apple harvest has exceeded expectations despite extreme weather, with the new variety demonstrating outstanding storage performance and receiving enthusiastic retailer feedback

Ag Minister the Hon Julie Collins copy

Australian fresh produce industry’s Wiggles campaign builds momentum ahead of tour debut

2025-10-09T04:14:00+01:00By

The Wiggles will promote fruit and vegetable consumption on upcoming arena tour with support of leading brands

Banana Gym Pass

Banana Gym Pass campaign returns for National Banana day

2025-10-07T01:44:00+01:00By

Australian Bananas partners with gyms across the country to provide a free workout for purchasing a banana

Blueberries

New South Wales government review of berry testing data confirms no evidence of pesticide misuse

2025-10-03T07:00:00+01:00By

Authorities say testing showed no evidence of thiometon residue on any berries and previous reports of detection were unreliable