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NNZ names Ronald Hoozemans as new CEO

2025-07-02T09:23:00+01:00By

Netherlands-based packaging supplier has appointed former Bunzl MD as its new boss, following the retirement of Len Boot after 35 years with the company

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South Australia pushes back plastic fruit sticker ban

2025-07-02T03:49:00+01:00By

State responds to industry calls for more time  

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Australian macadamias see sharp downturn in mid-season forecast

2025-07-01T06:15:00+01:00By

Growers in New South Wales report lowest crops in a decade due to ongoing wet weather conditions 

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Industry calls for tougher biosecurity controls following illegal import sentencing

2025-07-01T05:57:00+01:00By

Insect riddled fruit and vegetables among the 62 tonnes of illegal product imported from Thailand for Sydney’s black market 

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Plant & Food Research joins three other CRIs to form New Zealand’s largest research organisation

2025-07-01T00:28:00+01:00By

Bioeconomy Science Institute to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing 

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Rockit wins landmark trade dress infringement case

2025-06-27T08:50:00+01:00By

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

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Coming soon: Produce Plus Spring

2025-06-25T22:39:00+01:00By

Produce Plus Spring includes MOYA winner spotlight and features on sustainability, berries, avocados, salads & herbs and more

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Hort Connections 2025 round-up: photo report

2025-06-25T15:39:00+01:00By

See some of the key exhibitors from this year’s event in Brisbane and the award winners

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Mountain Blue and Oz Group Co-operative announce marketing partnership under The Berry Collective

2025-06-25T15:04:00+01:00By

Partnership creates Australia’s largest blueberry marketing group.

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Queensland leads on horticultural workplace compliance

2025-06-25T09:29:00+01:00By

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

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Zespri signs Olympic champion Dame Lisa Carrington as brand ambassador

2025-06-23T09:04:00+01:00By

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

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Fresh initiatives fuel global growth at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025

2025-06-19T11:19:00+01:00By

Asia Fruit Logistica boosts global trade with new features and stronger international participation  

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Costa Group harnesses WayBeyond’s FarmRoad to power blueberry innovation

2025-06-19T07:15:00+01:00By

WayBeyond’s enterprise platform helps Costa Group identify the best new blueberries for commercial success

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United Fresh trend report highlights consumers’ call for convenience

2025-06-19T02:30:00+01:00By

Top consumer trends for the second half of 2025 include low-effort, sustainable cooking and rise of value-added produce

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Groves Grown Tropical Fruits wins Piñata Farms’ Honey Gold Grower of the Year

2025-06-19T02:01:00+01:00By

Award celebrates excellence in crop forecasting, consistent quality fruit, communication and all-round performance