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Produce Plus Spring is headlined by a keynote interview with MOYA 2025 winner Sonia Gabauer. She reveals the keys to the successful Driscoll’s Australia Sweetest Batch Strawberries campaign. Plus, a wrap up of Hort Connections and features on berries, avocados, citrus and IFPSS 2025.
Rockit launches premium gold selection range in China
Launch comes ahead of the peak Mid-Autumn Festival gifting season
Premier Fresh Australia announces strategic marketing agreement with Montague Farms
Premier will serve as the sub-licensee for Montague’s stonefruit offerings
Rockit launches new small family pack
The new pack offering follows the successful launch of the Large Family Pack last year
New Zealand brings freshness to Bangkok with fruit truck campaign
Trucks deliver New Zealand apples, avocados and kiwifruit directly to Thai customers in NZTE promotion
Erbacher’s Fruit & Vegetables voted ‘a better choice!’ Retailer of the Year
Sunshine Coast greengrocer receives national people’s choice award celebrating independent Australian fruit and vegetable shops
T&G Global returns to profitability
New Zealand company’s half year results reveal significantly improved performance
New Zealand avocado industry unites under FernMark
First industry-wide certification secured by New Zealand’s avocado sector
Roc Partners and T&G Global collaborate on premium New Zealand apple project
Partnership will see Joli and Envy apples planted in 40ha of redeveloped orchards in Hawke’s Bay
The Wiggles kicks off Australian fruit and vegetable industry-backed tour
Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy campaign aims to inspire Australian children to eat more fruit and vegetables
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Lemdell awarded Sydney Markets Wholesaler of the Year for a third consecutive year
Industry awards show now in its tenth year celebrates local industry across 22 categories
New Zealand kiwifruit growers conclude successful harvest season
Industry leader Colin Bond comments on positive market outlook, although potential US tariffs remain a concern for exporters
Survey: AI and automation in fresh produce supply chains
Fruitnet reaches out to fruit and veg business professionals to investigate current and future impact of groundbreaking new technologies
Zespri marketing chief Jiunn Shih announces departure
After nine years with the kiwifruit supplier, Jiunn Shih is leaving his position as chief marketing officer at Zespri, where he helped double sales to over NZ$5bn and build the number one fruit brand across 15 core markets
Zespri reduces margin to boost kiwifruit grower returns
Zespri has announced a reduction in its fruit return margin percentage, which is expected to deliver an additional NZ$7-8 mn to New Zealand kiwifruit growers in the 2025/26 season
New Zealand launches sustainability report for UK food buyers
NZTE has launched its first cross-category sustainability report for UK food and drink buyers, highlighting how New Zealand producers can help retailers meet environmental goals while ensuring supply chain resilience.
International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium tickets selling fast
Final chance to attend fresh produce safety event with special discount for Produce Plus subscribers
Australian avocados look to increase international market share
Ongoing B2B and B2C campaigns highlight region’s year-round supply, high-quality fruit and varied use cases
Australian Bravo growers increase crop by 25 per cent
Increased volumes meet growing demand across Australia’s eastern states
Food Taipei Mega Shows brings global food industry together
Five concurrent exhibitions showcase global trends across entire supply chain