Retail news from Produce Plus
Important developments in the food retail arena in Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on fresh produce procurement, distribution, marketing, merchandising, and new product development.
Rockit launches partnership with Kung Fu Panda
Global campaign kicks off in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong with digital and in-store activations and Kung Fu Panda packaging
Woolworths officially launches across New Zealand
Retail giant replaces Countdown nationally with 191 stores
IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban
IFPA A-NZ supports banning plastic PLU stickers but says 2025 is too soon for growers without clear alternatives
The Warehouse adds fresh produce to ten more stores
New Zealand retailer expands fresh produce offering to one third of its stores
Australian researchers reveal per serve pricing boost for fresh produce
Adding per serve pricing increases loose vegetable purchases by 6.2 per cent according to new research
Independent Review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct releases interim report
Supermarkets could face fines of up to A$10m for undercutting suppliers under new recommendations made in a review of the Australian Food and Grocery Code
Produce Plus Autumn out now
Technology special includes the latest innovations delivering value, plus keynote interviews with Redland and Tripod Farmers and features on apples & pears and seeds & crop care
Woolworths cuts produce prices in autumn promotion
Prices Dropped programme delivers temporary discounts on hundreds of products including fresh fruit and vegetables
Woolworths CEO steps down after 13 years
Amanda Bardwell will take over the role in September
Coles opens applications for next round of Nurture Fund
Businesses can secure support for projects that drive innovation and provide sustainability benefits
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New digital trading platform Freshey launches in Australia
Digital marketplace connects produce sellers with buyers directly
New data reveals South Australian growers are losing out on farmgate prices
Increased costs contribute to 20 per cent loss in farmgate prices for South Australian growers in 2023
ACCC to investigate pricing and competition in Australian supermarket sector
Choice to receive A$1.1m to provide price transparency and comparison reports
Rockit Global launches Chinese New Year marketing campaign
Campaign to feature locally designed giftboxes, POS displays and sampling sessions
Perfection Fresh partners with Sesame Street and ’A better choice!’ for back to school promotion
New branding features Sesame Street characters and encourages shoppers to add fresh produce to school lunches
Tasmanian blueberries get local promotional push
Fruit Growers Tasmania partners with retailers in Tasmania to highlight the blueberry season to consumers
Australian government announces Food and Grocery Code of Conduct review
Craig Emerson appointed to lead scheduled review with industry bodies calling for changes to protect growers
Southern Fruits to double cherry sales in second season
Pre-season interest paired with good weather and maturing trees bode well for New Zealand cherry producer
Ausveg SA to investigate state of fresh produce industry
A State of the Industry report will provide insight into the South Australian fresh produce industry, its challenges and opportunities, and supermarket margins
Produce Plus Summer out now
Sustainability takes centre stage as one of the key issues influencing the fresh produce industry, plus category spotlights on summer favourites stonefruit, mangoes and cherries