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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.

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Zespri marketing chief Jiunn Shih announces departure

2025-07-17T13:44:00+01:00By

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

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Zespri reduces margin to boost kiwifruit grower returns

2025-07-14T11:30:00+01:00By

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

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New Zealand launches sustainability report for UK food buyers

2025-07-14T08:47:00+01:00By

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.

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International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium tickets selling fast

2025-07-14T05:04:00+01:00By

Final chance to attend fresh produce safety event with special discount for Produce Plus subscribers  

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Australian avocados look to increase international market share

2025-07-11T02:26:00+01:00By

Ongoing B2B and B2C campaigns highlight region’s year-round supply, high-quality fruit and varied use cases 

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Australian Bravo growers increase crop by 25 per cent

2025-07-09T07:00:00+01:00By

Increased volumes meet growing demand across Australia’s eastern states 

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Food Taipei Mega Shows brings global food industry together

2025-07-03T03:34:00+01:00By

Five concurrent exhibitions showcase global trends across entire supply chain  

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Rockit wins landmark trade dress infringement case

2025-06-27T08:50:00+01:00By

China’s Zhejiang High People’s Court ruling confirms Rockit’s distinctive packaging has achieved widespread recognition and can be protected under the PRC Anti-Unfair Competition Law

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Coming soon: Produce Plus Spring

2025-06-25T22:39:00+01:00By

Produce Plus Spring includes MOYA winner spotlight and features on sustainability, berries, avocados, salads & herbs and more

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Mountain Blue and Oz Group Co-operative announce marketing partnership under The Berry Collective

2025-06-25T15:04:00+01:00By

Partnership creates Australia’s largest blueberry marketing group.

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Zespri signs Olympic champion Dame Lisa Carrington as brand ambassador

2025-06-23T09:04:00+01:00By

New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri has announced a four-year global partnership with Dame Lisa Carrington, the country’s most decorated Olympian, as its first-ever global brand ambassador

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Fresh initiatives fuel global growth at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025

2025-06-19T11:19:00+01:00By

Asia Fruit Logistica boosts global trade with new features and stronger international participation  

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United Fresh trend report highlights consumers’ call for convenience

2025-06-19T02:30:00+01:00By

Top consumer trends for the second half of 2025 include low-effort, sustainable cooking and rise of value-added produce

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Zespri signs strategic MOUs to double fruit sales in China over ten years

2025-06-19T01:25:00+01:00By

Distribution and retail partners Joy Wing Mau, Goodfarmer Pagoda and Xianfeng Fruit collectively represent around 80 per cent of Zespri’s business in China 

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Rockit attends New Zealand Prime Minister’s mission to China

2025-06-17T00:03:00+01:00By

Apple company to sign strategic partnership agreement with Xian Feng during the delegation