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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.
Australian fruit industries join forces to build South-East Asian demand
Culinary resource developed to help foodservice integrate Australian produce into dishes across the region
Zespri considers Chinese G3 production to counter illegal competition
CEO Jason Te Brake tells NZ Herald company acknowledges mounting local pressure and is weighing up potential options
Ausveg kicks off country of origin campaign for frozen and canned vegetables
Check & Choose urges shoppers to always select Australian-grown vegetables
Calypso readies for boost in mango exports
Maturing crops set to meet growing global demand for the distinctive Australian brand
Melbourne Market Authority appoints new CEO
Matt Elliott returns to MMA after previously working as commercial & business development manager from 2014 to 2019
Australia’s fresh produce industry doubles down on children’s influence to drive consumption
Industry-led ‘Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy’ campaign set to be amplified with family activations, educational resources and fresh produce sampling at selected upcoming The Wiggles shows
Banana Gym Pass campaign returns for third year
National Banana day campaign sees Australian Bananas team up with over 900 gyms across Australia
NZ grower backs end of ‘archaic’ kiwifruit export monopoly
John Bostock targets new production of yellow-fleshed variety in Australia, Chile, and South Africa after securing Southern Hemisphere licence
Foodstuffs supermarket owner-operators object to break-up proposals
Owner-operators say the proposal misunderstands the nature of the co-operative model
Australian citrus promotions capture attention in Korea
Sales grow across multiple retail channels following in-store orange tastings
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Australian Avocados enlist Merv Hughes to make avocado toast a national dish
Initiative promotes a nationwide petition calling for the dish to be formally declared Australia’s official breakfast
New Zealand National Party to pursue separation of Foodstuffs
Governing party pledges to break up one of New Zealand’s top retailers should it be re-elected
Australian avocado industry signs landmark education partnership in Bangkok
Upcoming Thai chefs compete for top honours in Australian Fruits Recipe Competition held by Dusit Thani College
T&G launches new apple brand in Vietnam
First ever export of Joli lands in Vietnam, expanding the marketer’s premium global apples portfolio
NZ growers fear price squeeze from T&G Fresh deal
Commerce Commission raises concerns that proposed acquisition could weaken growers’ bargaining position and reduce competition
New Zealand records boost in produce consumption
Seasonal, good-value produce cited as the biggest driver behind eating more
IGA takes Canstar fruit and vegetable crown from Aldi
Independent grocers network wins most satisfied customers award for the first time
Australian apple industry celebrates new chapter in China
Event in Beijing celebrates the opening of the Chinese market for mainland Australian apples
Australia’s industry celebrates World Macadamia Nut Day
More than 800 growers produce around A$275mn worth of macadamia nuts in Australia
Asia Fruit Awards 2026 winners announced
Zespri, Freco International, Tops/Central Food Retail and Goodfarmer receive the 2026 Asia Fruit Awards