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News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
Australian avocado industry signs landmark education partnership in Bangkok
Upcoming Thai chefs compete for top honours in Australian Fruits Recipe Competition held by Dusit Thani College
Australia suspends imports of Vietnamese pomelo over biosecurity concerns
DAFF has confirmed affected fruit was either destroyed or exported
NZKGI CEO Colin Bond announces resignation
Bond will finish his time at the industry body in Q1 2027
Red Tip Eco bananas crack Japan market
Pacific Coast Eco Bananas explores next export opportunities for its bananas grown using the Ecoganic farming protocol
Australian horticulture industry calls for action on working holiday visas
Industry calls on federal government to provide clarity on changes to key source of labour
Conversations
Fruitbox 116 · Mark Landini, Landini Associates
Sydney-based retail consultant explains how supermarkets can reconnect with customers through better design, storytelling, and a renewed focus on food
Fruitbox 108 · Carlo Magni & Louise Beard, Forward Insight
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
Fruitbox 101 · Alex Garcia-Devis, GlobalGAP
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
T&G launches new apple brand in Vietnam
First ever export of Joli lands in Vietnam, expanding the marketer’s premium global apples portfolio
Zespri funds research into natural defence against kiwifruit disease
As chemicals lose effectiveness against PsaV, which threatens kiwifruit around the world, scientists aim to find a more natural solution
NZ growers fear price squeeze from T&G Fresh deal
Commerce Commission raises concerns that proposed acquisition could weaken growers’ bargaining position and reduce competition
New Zealand records boost in produce consumption
Seasonal, good-value produce cited as the biggest driver behind eating more
IGA takes Canstar fruit and vegetable crown from Aldi
Independent grocers network wins most satisfied customers award for the first time
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Rijk Zwaan takes lead to address consumption challenge
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Australian apple industry celebrates new chapter in China
Event in Beijing celebrates the opening of the Chinese market for mainland Australian apples
HortNZ welcomes progress on crop protection reforms
Indsutry body encourages ongoing support to the ACVM Amendment Bill through its remaining stages
Australia aims to double its horticulture export sales
Hort Innovation Strategy 2031 sets long-term direction for investment in productivity, innovation, market access and grower capability
Australia’s industry celebrates World Macadamia Nut Day
More than 800 growers produce around A$275mn worth of macadamia nuts in Australia
New agreement strengthens Australian horticulture’s partnership with China
The agreement builds on many years of engagement between Australian and Chinese horticulture stakeholders
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 wraps up record show
Asia’s premier trade show registers its most international participation ever, attracting some 16,000 attendees from 95 countries and regions
Asia Fruit Awards 2026 winners announced
Zespri, Freco International, Tops/Central Food Retail and Goodfarmer receive the 2026 Asia Fruit Awards
Koru mascot captures attention in Asia
New Zealand apple brand’s mascot takes off on social media
Zespri defends labour standards after ‘medieval slave’ accusation
Coalition government minister levels fresh criticism at NZ kiwifruit exporter, prompting robust defence