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.
New Zealand wraps up challenging cherry season
Quality prioritised as volumes drop in the wake of poor weather
Zespri launches 2035 strategy with ambition to become the world’s healthiest fruit brand
Strategy supported by three strategic drivers of unleashing brand demand, transforming global supply and creating a product portfolio of the future
ACCC raises concerns over supermarket produce pricing practices
Consumers have raised concerns about being charged per item instead of by weight
VentureFruit teams up with California Giant to introduce premium berries
Specialist partners with leading supplier in move that should bring new varieties to Canada and US
Australian macadamias source market insights in Europe, US and Asia
Data from online and offline retailers to help the industry effectively supply key export markets
Zespri tips record returns in final 2025/26 forecast
New season New Zealand fruit expected to arrive in market from mid-April
Australian Mushrooms takes over Gigi’s Pizzeria for February feast
Partnership will elevate mushrooms with a range of creative recipies
Rockit launches premium Rockitship gifting range
Rocket-shaped collectable pack doubles as a toy delivering added value through sharing and play
A Wiggly celebration of fresh produce for National Lunchbox Week
Campaign inspires families to add fruit and vegetables to lunchboxes as children head back to school
T&G reports strong demand for Envy ahead of Lunar New Year
Forecast sales volumes expected to increase 27 per cent in China, 19 per cent in Vietnam and 16 per cent in Thailand
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Te Mata takes the lead with a1 apple
Early-season variety opens the 2026 New Zealand export season
Hort Innovation returns to Korea for Taste the Wonders of Australia campaign
Two-day event aims to deepen commercial relationships in trade, retail and foodservice
Verena Cunningham joins IFPA A-NZ to lead NZ strategy
Cunningham has over two decades of senior leadership experience in the fresh produce industry
IFPA A-NZ Fresh Matters delivers sustainability insights
New report shares consumer trends and reveals how sustainability can drive efficiency, resilience, and long-term growth
Coles Nurture Fund application deadline nears
Fund provides grants for innovative and sustainable projects
Australian hospitality outlets reduce order lines while maintaining basket value
New study finds wholesale basket value remains stable for hospitality wholesale orders despite 20 per cent drop in order line items since 2022
Ausveg launches nationwide advertising campaign to give vegetable growers a boost
Fresh veg, deliciously affordable campaign promotes buying and consuming Australian-grown vegetables across thousands of outdoor advertising billboards
Genetically modified purple tomatoes approved for sale in Australia
Nutritionally enhanced Purple Bliss tomatoes first GM fresh food to be grown and sold in the country
Volumes triple for second Australian season of QTee pears
Red-blushed pear production ramps up as orchards mature
NZ Avocado adds guacamole to Auckland Latin Fiesta
Free tastings and a guacamole cook off spotlight in-season New Zealand avocados