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Indonesia encourages fruit cooperation with Australia

2025-05-20T07:49:00+01:00By

Indonesian president seeks assistance in improving local fruit production

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Zespri’s new marketing campaign brings value message to consumers

2025-05-19T09:57:00+01:00By

Kiwi Brothers return to front Asia-wide promotional push, as marketer attempts to change perceptions of its premium products

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IFPA ANZ appoints two new directors to its board

2025-05-19T05:25:00+01:00By

Lynch Group Australia CEO David Di Pietro and Steritech fresh produce business manager Ben Reilly join with extensive experience across the fresh produce and floral industries 

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Nutrano Produce successfully trials compostable fruit stickers

2025-05-19T03:30:00+01:00By

Compostable design made in partnership with leading labelling company Sinclair  

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Ole Supermarket hosts Piqa Red tasting activations

2025-05-16T06:03:00+01:00By

Activations part of Prevar’s efforts to develop the China market for the newly rebranded red pear  

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Hort Connections brings industry to Brisbane

2025-05-16T05:56:00+01:00

Australia and New Zealand’s largest horticulture conference and trade show prepares for another bumper edition with over 4,000 delegates expected 

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Asia Fruit Logistica ticket shop now open

2025-05-16T01:18:00+01:00By

Buy your ticket to Asia’s premier fresh produce show today to save up to 40 per cent and extend your trip with the China Meet Up on 8-9 September 

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Driscoll’s ‘confident’ it can overturn CBC court ruling

2025-05-15T08:49:00+01:00By

Company launches appeal against decision in favour of California Berry Cultivars, which it says infringed its strawberry variety patents

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Rockit appoints Ivan Angland as new COO

2025-05-14T07:22:00+01:00By

Snack-sized apple company also farewells its general manager, operations Scott Griffin who has been with the business over five years

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Sun World debuts Ruby Rush as it ushers in early grape season

2025-05-13T16:26:00+01:00By

The early-season red seedless grape is “proving its value to growers” and is now cultivated in ten countries, with production expanding

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Redland welcomes industry leaders to drive international growth

2025-05-13T03:51:00+01:00By

Peter Marshall and Jason Kotz appointed export sales managers 

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Golden Bay Fruit releases boxed juice range

2025-05-13T03:41:00+01:00By

Cold-pressed juices a way to use ”imperfect” apples and pears that would otherwise be discarded  

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Sydney Markets names 2025 Fresh Awards finalists

2025-05-12T06:27:00+01:00

Industry awards show returns for its tenth year this July  

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PIDA Awards celebrate fruit and nut packaging

2025-05-09T05:48:00+01:00By

Dried fruit and nut packaging and blueberry packaging receive recognition at industry awards

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Southern Forests celebrates a bumper Feijoa season

2025-05-08T07:18:00+01:00By

West Australian growing region produces increased volumes this season