Markets news from Produce Plus
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 fresh produce industry’s Wiggles campaign builds momentum ahead of tour debut
The Wiggles will promote fruit and vegetable consumption on upcoming arena tour with support of leading brands
Banana Gym Pass campaign returns for National Banana day
Australian Bananas partners with gyms across the country to provide a free workout for purchasing a banana
New South Wales government review of berry testing data confirms no evidence of pesticide misuse
Authorities say testing showed no evidence of thiometon residue on any berries and previous reports of detection were unreliable
Rockit launches Mid-Autumn Festival campaign
Online and offline marketing, premium giftboxes and a new Gold Selection range on offer during one of China’s peak consumer demand periods
Perino tomatoes introduces cardboard packaging innovation
Costa, Coles and Opal join forces to trial cardboard packaging in Victoria
Sydney Markets appoints Anthony Boyd as new CEO
Boyd has experience across listed multinationals and global real estate, investment, infrastructure and logistics organisations
New Zealanders cut back on fresh produce as prices rise
Cost of living pressures force families to reduce spending on fruit and vegetables
Melbourne Market Authority seeks feedback on public market proposal
New public market concept would be a purpose-built destination retail experience separate from existing wholesale market
Coming soon: Produce Plus Summer
As the weather warms up, Produce Plus takes a look at summer favourites, including spotlights on the mango, stonefruit, cherry and table grape categories as they vie for attention over the holiday period.
Aldi Australia takes out fifth consecutive fresh produce retailer award
Discount retailer recognised as the best supermarket for fresh and affordable fruit and vegetables by Canstar Blue
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Priest Bros strike gold adding apple value
Victorian apple growers launch apple juice, catering to health-conscious shoppers with bring a premium, grower-led product
Chris Frame crowned Brisbane Markets’ 2025 Mango King
Annual fundraising auction raises A$81,000 for Redkite and The Lady Musgrave Trust
Sydney Markets celebrates 50 years at Flemington
Of the original tenants trading at Sydney Markets, 39 individuals still operate at the Markets today
California Table Grape Commission launches global marketing campaign to support autumn crop
Campaign utilises multi-channel promotions and key festive celebrations to boost consumption
Bravo apples win Best Fresh Snack Award
Healthy Food Guide Awards recognise most nutritious food products on Australian supermarket shelves over 17 categories
HBMA announces record Kanzi year as Rob Cathels steps down as chairman
Adam Buckley succeeds Cathels after six years in the role
VentureFruit partners with Joy Wing Mau on Tutti expansion
New agreement will see Joy Wing Mau plant 300ha of the hot climate apple
ACCC takes court action against fresh produce suppliers for alleged price fixing cartel
ACCC alleges cartel conduct while supplying Aldi by Perfection Fresh Australia, Hydro Produce, Velisha National Farms and Fragapane Farms
Produce Plus Spring out now
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