News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
Robotics Plus exclusively partners with Croplands on the Australasian distribution of its autonomous vehicle Prospr
Australian Citrus Congress provides insights and impetus to shape a profitable future for the Australian citrus sector
Vessel carrying 2,500 tonnes of kiwifruit is the first of 63 charted ships expected to be used this season
Near-perfect weather conditions and restoration efforts produce good quality crop following Cyclone Gabrielle
United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production
Australian fresh produce company develops and grows the world’s heaviest blueberry according to Guinness World Records
Zespri’s red kiwifruit offering will be shipped to predominantly Asian markets including Korea, Malaysia and Hong Kong for the first time
Next phase of programme will focus on building international demand and growing exports as production rises
Global Macadamias and Marquis Macadamias part ways as part of company restructuring
Fully funded fellowships are offering growers chance to travel for horticulture research
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As Qatar Airways Cargo’s Miguel Rodriguez underlines the importance of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to its business, a more technologically advanced future appears on the company’s radar
Prices Dropped programme delivers temporary discounts on hundreds of products including fresh fruit and vegetables
Werner to head up leading Australian fresh produce business as of 1 March taking over from interim chief executive Harry Debney
Australian Avocados partners with Luke Hines to launch Shepard avocado season
North American-based consortium made up of Paine Schwartz Partners, Driscoll’s and others takes control of leading Australian fresh produce company
Mareeba lime and mango grower receives RED Grant for fruit grading and packing machine
The A$2m research programme will use computer vision and machine learning to find an automation solution
After 20 years of research QUT readies its QCAV-4 variety for commercial release following Australian government approval
Amanda Bardwell will take over the role in September
Kiwifruit marketer expects to ship 193m trays of New Zealand-grown kiwifruit thanks to improved growing conditions