News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
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
Produce Plus Spring includes MOYA winner spotlight and features on sustainability, berries, avocados, salads & herbs and more
See some of the key exhibitors from this year’s event in Brisbane and the award winners
Partnership creates Australia’s largest blueberry marketing group.
Queensland’s Wide Bay and Moreton Bay regions have recorded the lowest non-compliance rates in Australia according to the Fair Work Ombudsman’s latest horticulture report, positioning the state as a national leader in workplace standards
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
Chris speaks with Alex about the scarcity of water in some of the world’s key production regions, and what this means for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry
Chris and Sir Charles discuss what population growth and climate change mean for the global food system
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
Asia Fruit Logistica boosts global trade with new features and stronger international participation
WayBeyond’s enterprise platform helps Costa Group identify the best new blueberries for commercial success
Top consumer trends for the second half of 2025 include low-effort, sustainable cooking and rise of value-added produce
Award celebrates excellence in crop forecasting, consistent quality fruit, communication and all-round performance
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Distribution and retail partners Joy Wing Mau, Goodfarmer Pagoda and Xianfeng Fruit collectively represent around 80 per cent of Zespri’s business in China
Expert speakers to help growers with best practical advice as region recovers from severe weather
Average per hectare returns for many varieties are predicted to exceed the record returns seen in 2024/25
Apple company to sign strategic partnership agreement with Xian Feng during the delegation
Innovation has application for automated picking in kiwifruit industry
Melon industry for national conference and commemorates 30 years of the Australian Melon Association
Mackle has been Zespri’s acting COO since 2024 and will now lead the company’s end-to-end supply chain
Government outlook report predicts exports to increase 19 per cent driven by kiwifruit and apple trade
Organisations invest A$400,000 over the next four years to empower individuals aged 25-40 who will drive innovation and sustainability in the sector
Driscoll’s Australia national marketing manager presented with Australasia’s premier fresh produce marketing award for the Sweetest Batch Strawberries Campaign