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Indonesia encourages fruit cooperation with Australia
Indonesian president seeks assistance in improving local fruit production
Zespri’s new marketing campaign brings value message to consumers
Kiwi Brothers return to front Asia-wide promotional push, as marketer attempts to change perceptions of its premium products
IFPA ANZ appoints two new directors to its board
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
Nutrano Produce successfully trials compostable fruit stickers
Compostable design made in partnership with leading labelling company Sinclair
Ole Supermarket hosts Piqa Red tasting activations
Activations part of Prevar’s efforts to develop the China market for the newly rebranded red pear
Conversations
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
Fruitbox 95 · Sir Charles Godfray, Oxford University
Chris and Sir Charles discuss what population growth and climate change mean for the global food system
Hort Connections brings industry to Brisbane
Australia and New Zealand’s largest horticulture conference and trade show prepares for another bumper edition with over 4,000 delegates expected
Asia Fruit Logistica ticket shop now open
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
Driscoll’s ‘confident’ it can overturn CBC court ruling
Company launches appeal against decision in favour of California Berry Cultivars, which it says infringed its strawberry variety patents
Rockit appoints Ivan Angland as new COO
Snack-sized apple company also farewells its general manager, operations Scott Griffin who has been with the business over five years
Sun World debuts Ruby Rush as it ushers in early grape season
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
Peter Marshall and Jason Kotz appointed export sales managers
Golden Bay Fruit releases boxed juice range
Cold-pressed juices a way to use ”imperfect” apples and pears that would otherwise be discarded
Sydney Markets names 2025 Fresh Awards finalists
Industry awards show returns for its tenth year this July
PIDA Awards celebrate fruit and nut packaging
Dried fruit and nut packaging and blueberry packaging receive recognition at industry awards
Southern Forests celebrates a bumper Feijoa season
West Australian growing region produces increased volumes this season
Port of Tauranga, Zespri and TKL sign strategic partnership deal to grow kiwifruit exports
Five-year agreement solidifies shared interests in the success of the sector
New Zealand-European Union trade deal delivers export growth
New Zealand exports to the EU up 28 per cent with kiwifruit playing a significant role
Nutrano Produce Group welcomes new CEO
David Jordan brings extensive experience across agribusiness, FMCG and QSR sectors to the role
Soluna apples set sights on China Australian mainland apple exports approved
Fruit West Cooperative believes Soluna matches consumer preference for premium fruit in China
IFPA ANZ honours Michael Simonetta with inaugural Lifetime Membership Award
Simonetta has been an active member since 1988 and twice chaired the ANZ board