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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.
Zespri targets further growth in China
One senior executive sees “huge” potential to increase fruit consumption across the market
IFPA A-NZ and Advantage Group International partner to deliver retail data initiative
IFPA Advantage Fresh Produce Engagement Program to help fresh produce suppliers better understand relationships with major Australian retail customers
T&G’s Envy becomes New Zealand’s first billion-dollar apple brand
Major milestone reflects sustained global demand and years of investment in the marketer’s integrated end-to-end apples system
Seeka targets 47mn trays amid weather and fuel challenges
Supplier provides update on New Zealand kiwifruit season, as well as plans for expansion in Australia
AvoGrey Greenskin avocados win gold at NZ awards
Bred by David Grey and marketed exclusively by MG Group, volumes of the variety are expected to increase over the next five years
Hort Connections announces new additions to 2026 lineup of speakers and demonstrations
Four day event will introduce a refreshed event format including tours of local farming and processing operations, a programme of speaker sessions and activations, an evening Gala Dinner and Horticulture Awards for Excellence
Piñata Farms celebrates record season for Honey Gold
Strong consumer demand with increased retail pricing led to above average tray returns for growers
T&G Global explores break-up options amid sale process
Divisions of T&G Fresh could be sold off to different buyers as part of one option under consideration
Australian horticulture industry calls on retailers to respond to price increase requests
NFF Horticulture Council open letter urges supermarkets to provide certainty as costs rise for growers
MOYA deadline draws closer
One week left to enter Australasia’s premier marketing award for fresh produce and floral industries
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Australian Citrus Congress charts industry future
Australian Citrus Congress provides practical pathways for future growth as industry excellence recognised in Adelaide
Positive global demand drives strong start to T&G’s apple season
Company reports on smooth transition from Northern to Southern Hemisphere Jazz and Envy apples
Montague Farms’ Ambrosia and Kissabel apples hit Australian shelves
New season of distinct apples available to Australian consumers
Australian avocado industry launches in-store ripeness scanner trial
Ripeness scanner developed by Dutch agri-tech company OneThird uses near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to rapidly and non-destructively assess avocado firmness
Zespri launches RubyRed kiwifruit in Australia, Vietnam and Canada
Boost in volume to 18,000 tonnes this season expands export opportunities for the global marketer
Fruit in Schools programme fills New Zealand lunchboxes
Daily fruit for students paired with curriculum-linked teaching resources about fresh produce
Southern Forests growers unite behind Gen Fresh campaign
Television, digital media and retail partnerships highlight the growers behind the produce and encourage consumers to seek out Southern Forests food
Rockit launches 2026 season as New Zealand fruit reaches global markets
Season launch coincides with the rollout of the Rockit Every Moment campaign set to include influencers, key opinion leaders and celebrities to build greater awareness for the brand
Momentum builds for Piqa Red
Prevar anticipates strong season for red pear with volumes expected to increase 15 per cent on last year
Potatoes and onions take over Australian high school classrooms
New project aims to help young people better understand food production systems