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News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand Apples and Pears Conference provides future-focused programme
The three-day sold-out event will bring together 350 industry members from around the country
Rockit selects Wyma as key equipment supplier
Wyma to lead upgrade of Rockit’s Te Ipu packing facility in New Zealand
Pink Lady officially enters China market with Goodfarmer partnership
Goodfarmer gains brand license and exclusive marketing rights for next ten years in Greater China
Sydney Markets crowns Fresh Awards winners
Winners include wholesaler of the year Lemdell and produce grower of the year D Fresh Produce
Japan lifts restrictions on Australian grape imports
Australia celebrates removal of varietal restrictions of table grape exports to Japan
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
Scales sells two apple orchards
The Mr Apple-owned orchards Te Papa and Blyth sell to fund managed by Craigmore
Costa Group calls for fresh action on Australian produce exports
Leading Australian business spotlights need for improved approach to negotiation market access as industry awaits key breakthroughs
Premier Fresh Australia appoints Kerry Smith as independent chair
Smith joins as director and independent chair following recent ownership update
Berries Australia welcomes Jesse White to its export team
White takes on the general manager – Asia role with extensive experience across international trade
Frank Yiannas headlines 2024 International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium
Inaugural event brings together international fresh produce safety sector in Sydney on 20-21 August
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Food Taipei creates unlimited business opportunities
More than 5,000 international buyers attended the four-day trade show in Taipei
Fruit and vegetable prices in New Zealand see largest recorded drop
Overall food prices also see decrease for first time in six years
Administrators sell HS Fresh Food to PM Fresh Foods
Buyer found for Tasmanian headquartered business following voluntary administration
Global trade gears up for Asia Fruit Logistica
More than 600 exhibitors from some 38 countries and regions already signed up to showcase their offerings at Asia’s premier fresh produce event
Bright Food secures Australian citrus imports with MFC
Chinese company receives shipment of fresh oranges as part of collaboration
Save the date: Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025
Fruitnet’s leading event for the fresh berry business will take place at a new venue in March 2025
New Zealand and Indonesia boost two-way produce trade
Signed arrangements include a commitment to move towards electronic certification and export plans for New Zealand onions and Indonesian pineapples
MFC implements multiyear growth strategy
GM of the Australian citrus heavyweight Grant Leyden outlines plans to boost supply, add capacity and pursue branded varieties in a bid to grow “bigger and better” than ever
Australia and Japan to strengthen trade relationship
Ausveg leads series of coordinated events to cultivate stronger relationship between Australian and Japanese horticulture industries
Outgoing Zespri CEO reflects on golden era
Dan Mathieson has overseen a period of “phenomenal growth” as CEO of the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer. He tells Fruitnet what he’s proudest of looking back on his seven years at the helm