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Zespri red kiwifruit licences fetch NZ$457,000 per hectare
Strong demand drives up price at first auction for new variety, as cost of SunGold licence also increases by 22 per cent
Sun World adds four new grape licensees in Australia and Italy
New partners to market trademarked varieties including AutumnCrisp and Ruby Rush, strengthening company’s branded programmes
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International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium 2026 programme revealed
Last chance to secure early-bird tickets as packed two-day programme unveiled
Viscount launches new line of reusable pooling solutions
Nally Folding MegaBin range only pooled bin in Australia to offer six-high stacking
South Australian Produce Market enters new chapter with new CEO appointment
Announcement follows the departure of former CEO Angelo Demasi, who led the organisation for 26 years
Rijk Zwaan puts vegetables first at Little Food Festival
Next generation of foodies were treated to fresh vegetable snacks at children’s food festival
California Table Grape Commission welcomes funding boost
The Commission has been awarded US$2.2mn through the America First Trade Promotion Program to expand global promotions
The Philippines could soon challenge Japan as a leading importer for Australian table grapes
Demand for the premium fruit steadily grows as the 2025/26 export season continues
Kalfresh launches new prepped vegetable product
Sweet Corn Ribs are a pre-cut sweet corn offering which comes with an Australian-made smokey garlic sauce
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Tasmanian cherry exports reach record value
Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and Vietnam remained the key export destinations for the 2025/26 season
T&G Fresh satsuma season underway
Following a balanced growing season and an ‘on year’ for production, the New Zealand company says 2026 is set to be one of the strongest seasons in recent seasons
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