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South Australian cherry queen crowned
Christine Scalzi takes out charity cherry auction at the South Australian Produce Market raising money for Variety SA
Grape growers told to spread the word
As the 10th International Table Grape Symposium got underway in Cape Town, David Hughes highlighted the challenges facing the world’s growers, and implored the category to make its offering stand out from the crowd
Fruit Growers Tasmania launches seasonal guide
Seasonal Produce Guide directs consumers to the best place to purchase Tasmanian-grown fruit and vegetables
Global Berry Congress: tough road ahead for berry suppliers
Expert speakers predict higher costs and a higher bar in terms of quality for the soft fruit sector during the leading annual event for the international berry business
Groundbreaking Japan voyage for Australian bananas and melons
Bananas and melons grown in Australian state of Queensland showcased in Asian market
QFVG campaign gets Australians to ‘give a fork’
National campaign aims to highlight the plight of horticultural growers and raise public support for the industry
T&G expands Envy growing footprint to meet China demand
First commercially produced Chinese Envy apples to be sold in China
Snack-sized Ondine builds momentum
WA Farm Direct and N&A Group hope flat peach and flat nectarine varieties will add a fresh, attractive stonefruit option for Australian consumers.
Montague launches new nectarine brand
Nectara to highlight the flavour profiles of Montague’s nectarine range
Prima Fresh Fruit launches new apricot brand
Pride of Prima is a new offering aiming to help jumpstart the apricot category
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Nutrano celebrates a bountiful Lady Jane season
Harvest surpasses one million mangoes representing double digit growth
Cherry auction supports Sydney Markets Foundation
Annual auction sells ’best tasting cherries’ of the season to raise money for Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation
Bayer and Capogreco Farms partner with OrangeCandy
Vegetables by Bayer has announced a new partnership with Australian grower for its flagship melon variety OrangeCandy
Funding boost for Southern Forests Food Council
West Australian government provides more support to help build Genuinely Southern Forests brand
Banana Time showcases Ecuador’s banana sector
Industry show in Guayaquil celebrates growth of Ecuadorian banana exports but discusses the various challenges currently facing the sector, from security to climate change
New biosecurity treatment facility for South Australia
Horticulture exports to receive boost from A$50m post-harvest treatment facility located at the South Australian Produce Market
Veginfluencer campaign launched
Veg Education and Nutrition Australia collaborate to boost vegetable consumption and promote use of VegKit
Blueberry industry ‘set for growth’
Rabobank forecasts long-term rise in global blueberry exports, with consumption robust despite inflationary environment
Piñata pineapples spring back from shortage
Larger pineapples back on the menu for Australian consumers as Piñata begins Mareeba harvest
Mango king crowned at Brisbane Markets auction
Charity auction celebrating the start of the mango season won by Megafresh owner Domenico Casagrande