Latest news stories from Produce Plus
News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
Indian tariff relief for Australian citrus
Australian industry welcomes new FTA, which is set to provide a boost for citrus exporters
Australian produce delegation travels to Japan
Major fresh fruit and vegetable suppliers set off to strengthen industry relationships in key Asian market
Ausveg welcomes new directors
Two new grower directors appointed and Victorian vegetable grower Bill Bulmer re-elected as chair
Asiafruit Congress: global suppliers weather challenges
Panel of global suppliers underlines commitment to Asian markets amid impacts of shipping turmoil, inflation and lockdowns
Maersk and IBM throw blockchain system overboard
Full collaboration across the entire global shipping business could not be achieved, admits carrier
Conversations
Fruitbox 92 · Russell Allwell, Driscoll’s Europe
As the world’s largest berry marketer continues to grow, what opportunities exist to increase sales of fresh berries further?
Fruitbox 91 · Yuyuh Sukmana, Vanguard International
Vanguard’s Yuyuh Sukmana speaks with Chris White about the prospects for South-East Asia
Fruitbox 90 · Matt Palise, Red Rich Fruits
Matt discusses the challenges that the fresh produce industry faces in Australia given high costs in areas such as labour
Asia Fruit Logistica heads back to Hong Kong
Asia’s premier fresh fruit and vegetable trade show returns to AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong on 6-8 September 2023
Consumers keen for organic produce at Coles
Retailer expands range to meet increasing demand for organic fruits and vegetables
DAFF’s David Ironside takes on import role
AHEIA welcomes DAFF’s appointment of former plant export operations manager to import role
Zespri releases climate change adaptation plan
Kiwifruit marketer’s plan outlines how industry will respond the effects of a changing climate
Pye Group opens potato packing facility
New facility is the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere according to leading Australian potato supplier
SUBSCRIBE TO PRODUCE PLUS
Produce Plus is the leading fruit and vegetable industry marketing magazine in Australia and New Zealand.
Subscribe and get four issues per year. Plus newsletters, special publications, and full digital access.
Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch strawberries get Australia-wide launch
New strawberry offering for the Australian market officially launches across the country this summer
IFPA A-NZ announces new directors
Kate Bryant, Dean Gall, Tim Nitschke, and Catherine Velisha take on new positions
Zespri updates 2022/23 forecast
Second full estimate sees per tray returns for SunGold kiwifruit decline from August 2022 forecast, Green returns steady
Hort Innovation welcomes two new directors
Elke Cleverdon and Stephen McCutcheon join board of grower-owned research and development corporation
Growcom announces new chair
Joe Moro of Moro & Sons will head the board of Queensland’s peak horticulture body
Cherry auction raises valuable funds
Robert Lo crowned ‘Cherry King’ at Sydney Markets Foundation event
Perfection Fresh launches football inspired Qukes pack
Football jersey pack promotes Qukes baby cucumbers as healthy sporting snack for kids
Kane Williamson and Rockit build on partnership
New Zealand cricket captain signs on for another year as global brand ambassador for Rockit apples and takes stake in Longlands orchard
QC software specialist Clarifruit raises US$12m
Data-drive technology has “almost infinite” potential to cut waste in fresh produce supply chains, says company
Statistics Handbook reveals shifts in Asia trade
Asiafruit Congress Statistics Handbook 2022 provides expert analysis of key trends in trade across 12 different Asian markets