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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.
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
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
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Rockit launches premium gold selection range in China
Launch comes ahead of the peak Mid-Autumn Festival gifting season
Premier Fresh Australia announces strategic marketing agreement with Montague Farms
Premier will serve as the sub-licensee for Montague’s stonefruit offerings
Rockit launches new small family pack
The new pack offering follows the successful launch of the Large Family Pack last year
New Zealand brings freshness to Bangkok with fruit truck campaign
Trucks deliver New Zealand apples, avocados and kiwifruit directly to Thai customers in NZTE promotion
Erbacher’s Fruit & Vegetables voted ‘a better choice!’ Retailer of the Year
Sunshine Coast greengrocer receives national people’s choice award celebrating independent Australian fruit and vegetable shops
T&G Global returns to profitability
New Zealand company’s half year results reveal significantly improved performance
New Zealand avocado industry unites under FernMark
First industry-wide certification secured by New Zealand’s avocado sector
Roc Partners and T&G Global collaborate on premium New Zealand apple project
Partnership will see Joli and Envy apples planted in 40ha of redeveloped orchards in Hawke’s Bay
The Wiggles kicks off Australian fruit and vegetable industry-backed tour
Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy campaign aims to inspire Australian children to eat more fruit and vegetables
Lemdell awarded Sydney Markets Wholesaler of the Year for a third consecutive year
Industry awards show now in its tenth year celebrates local industry across 22 categories