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.

Zespri Jam-Packed

Zespri’s new marketing campaign brings value message to consumers

2025-05-19T09:57:00+01:00By

Kiwi Brothers return to front Asia-wide promotional push, as marketer attempts to change perceptions of its premium products

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Nutrano Produce successfully trials compostable fruit stickers

2025-05-19T03:30:00+01:00By

Compostable design made in partnership with leading labelling company Sinclair  

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Ole Supermarket hosts Piqa Red tasting activations

2025-05-16T06:03:00+01:00By

Activations part of Prevar’s efforts to develop the China market for the newly rebranded red pear  

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Hort Connections brings industry to Brisbane

2025-05-16T05:56:00+01:00

Australia and New Zealand’s largest horticulture conference and trade show prepares for another bumper edition with over 4,000 delegates expected 

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Sun World debuts Ruby Rush as it ushers in early grape season

2025-05-13T16:26:00+01:00By

The early-season red seedless grape is “proving its value to growers” and is now cultivated in ten countries, with production expanding

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Golden Bay Fruit releases boxed juice range

2025-05-13T03:41:00+01:00By

Cold-pressed juices a way to use ”imperfect” apples and pears that would otherwise be discarded  

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Sydney Markets names 2025 Fresh Awards finalists

2025-05-12T06:27:00+01:00

Industry awards show returns for its tenth year this July  

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Soluna apples set sights on China Australian mainland apple exports approved

2025-05-05T07:53:00+01:00By

Fruit West Cooperative believes Soluna matches consumer preference for premium fruit in China

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T&G Global expands presence in Asia with new office in Taiwan

2025-04-29T00:11:00+01:00By

Taipei City office is the sixth in-market office in Asia for the New Zealand apple marketer  

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Dorì kiwifruit reveals brand refresh and social media launch

2025-04-25T10:46:00+01:00By

Yellow-fleshed fruit will be promoted on range of social media channels as production and demand continues to grow

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Fresh Produce Vietnam registrations open

Last day for Fresh Produce Vietnam discount

2025-04-24T06:08:00+01:00By

Join top names in the business in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May for Fruitnet’s brand-new event on the booming Vietnam market

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Australian Bananas launches educational video at Sydney Royal Easter Show

2025-04-17T04:21:00+01:00By

Show activation aims to connect children to the origin of their food in order foster life long healthy habits 

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Costa trials laser etching on avocados in Easter promotion

2025-04-16T07:06:00+01:00By

Lovacados avocados will be with etched Easter characters in select Victorian stores

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Melbourne Market Authority makes new lease offer as rent dispute heads to Supreme Court

2025-04-15T06:04:00+01:00By

MMA makes revised offer to wholesalers and commences legal proceedings to determine the current status of tenant agreements and confirm the enforceability of leases

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Montague Farms ready for high quality Ambrosia crop

2025-04-14T06:14:00+01:00By

Around 1,300 tonnes of Ambrosia apples set for Australian shelves in 2025