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News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
Great potential for Vietnam exports
Modernising production methods and managing growth of China market among key issues for Vietnam’s fresh fruit exports, hear attendees at Asia Fruit Logistica seminar
Clearing skies for Costa
Positive outlook for Australian-headquartered fresh produce company as weather improves
West Australian avocados gain access to Thailand
Thai authorities approve access for key growing region which will provide a boost for Australian avocado exports
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Conversations
Fruitbox 94 · Abs van Rooyen, Clemengold
Chris and Abs discuss the impact of branding in the fresh produce business
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
New Zealand ag-tech injection
Government commits nearly NZ$30m to accelerate the development and adoption of technologies in horticulture
Australian melons chase bigger slice of Asia
South-East Asia is a high priority for Australian melon industry as it looks to grow exports
New Zealand Avocado CEO to resign
Jen Scoular to step aside after more than a decade in the role
New NFF horticulture chair appointed
Jolyon Burnett to replace Fiona Simson as chairperson of the National Farmers’ Federation Horticulture Council
New genetically modified banana to tackle TR4
Australian-developed genetically modified cavendish banana submitted for regulatory approval
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MOYA 2023 finalists announced
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Queensland tropical fruit on show
Taste of Tropical Queensland Showcase welcomes buyers and distributors from around the country and globe
WUWM launches Love Your Local Market
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Australian budget bolsters biosecurity
Fresh produce industry welcomes more funding for biosecurity systems from federal government
Korean partnership powers Australian smart farm
Griffith University will build a high-tech smart farm to maximise sustainable use of resources
Investment in Australian horticultural leadership
Hort Innovation delivers leadership development opportunities to assist Australian growers
NZ-UK FTA spells kiwifruit, says Zespri
The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has welcomed the 31 May start of the UK-NZ FTA with promises of increased exports to Britain
CMI revs up American Dream programme
Leading US grower-shipper launches patriotic retail programme ahead of Northwest cherry season
Hot climate apples and pears head to South America
New partnership between VentureFruit and ANA Chile will see hot climate apple and pear varieties developed in South America