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News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
T&G Global sale ‘backfires’ as potential buyer walks away
Newspaper report suggests plan to break up NZ supplier ‘put off’ private equity company, as sale process continues
International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium 2026 programme revealed
Last chance to secure early-bird tickets as packed two-day programme unveiled
Viscount launches new line of reusable pooling solutions
Nally Folding MegaBin range only pooled bin in Australia to offer six-high stacking
Zespri launches new brand platform Grown for Good
Grown for Good will launch across Zespri’s core markets globally with the 2026 New Zealand kiwifruit season
South Australian Produce Market enters new chapter with new CEO appointment
Announcement follows the departure of former CEO Angelo Demasi, who led the organisation for 26 years
Conversations
Fruitbox 116 · Mark Landini, Landini Associates
Sydney-based retail consultant explains how supermarkets can reconnect with customers through better design, storytelling, and a renewed focus on food
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
Rijk Zwaan puts vegetables first at Little Food Festival
Next generation of foodies were treated to fresh vegetable snacks at children’s food festival
Vegetables NZ chief executive Antony Heywood to depart
Heywood led Vegetables NZ for the past seven years
California Table Grape Commission welcomes funding boost
The Commission has been awarded US$2.2mn through the America First Trade Promotion Program to expand global promotions
Matt Moran and OzHarvest Ventures relaunch Good & Fugly
Fresh produce rescue business gets new identity with focus on growers
AFL Fresh Produce Golf Cup 2026 returns to Bangkok with DP World partnership
Golf Cup held before the Asia Fruit Logistica Southeast Asia Meet Up
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Costa expands mushroom production
Production across three states enables 52-week supply
The Philippines could soon challenge Japan as a leading importer for Australian table grapes
Demand for the premium fruit steadily grows as the 2025/26 export season continues
Kalfresh launches new prepped vegetable product
Sweet Corn Ribs are a pre-cut sweet corn offering which comes with an Australian-made smokey garlic sauce
Tasmanian cherry exports reach record value
Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and Vietnam remained the key export destinations for the 2025/26 season
T&G Fresh satsuma season underway
Following a balanced growing season and an ‘on year’ for production, the New Zealand company says 2026 is set to be one of the strongest seasons in recent seasons
Zespri targets further growth in China
One senior executive sees “huge” potential to increase fruit consumption across the market
IFPA A-NZ and Advantage Group International partner to deliver retail data initiative
IFPA Advantage Fresh Produce Engagement Program to help fresh produce suppliers better understand relationships with major Australian retail customers
T&G’s Envy becomes New Zealand’s first billion-dollar apple brand
Major milestone reflects sustained global demand and years of investment in the marketer’s integrated end-to-end apples system
Seeka targets 47mn trays amid weather and fuel challenges
Supplier provides update on New Zealand kiwifruit season, as well as plans for expansion in Australia
AvoGrey Greenskin avocados win gold at NZ awards
Bred by David Grey and marketed exclusively by MG Group, volumes of the variety are expected to increase over the next five years