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.

Woolworths

Woolworths cuts produce prices in autumn promotion

2024-02-28T06:05:00+00:00By

Prices Dropped programme delivers temporary discounts on hundreds of products including fresh fruit and vegetables 

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Woolworths CEO steps down after 13 years

2024-02-21T00:45:00+00:00By

Amanda Bardwell will take over the role in September  

Newton Valley Orchards owner Michael Giblet

Coles opens applications for next round of Nurture Fund

2024-02-15T04:13:00+00:00By

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

2024-02-06T03:55:00+00:00By

Digital marketplace connects produce sellers with buyers directly 

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New data reveals South Australian growers are losing out on farmgate prices

2024-02-01T04:44:00+00:00By

Increased costs contribute to 20 per cent loss in farmgate prices for South Australian growers in 2023

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ACCC to investigate pricing and competition in Australian supermarket sector

2024-01-29T02:46:00+00:00By

Choice to receive A$1.1m to provide price transparency and comparison reports 

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Rockit Global launches Chinese New Year marketing campaign

2024-01-24T23:45:00+00:00By

Campaign to feature locally designed giftboxes, POS displays and sampling sessions  

Perfection Fresh Sesame Street

Perfection Fresh partners with Sesame Street and ’A better choice!’ for back to school promotion

2024-01-17T03:41:00+00:00By

New branding features Sesame Street characters and encourages shoppers to add fresh produce to school lunches

Tasmanian Blueberries

Tasmanian blueberries get local promotional push

2024-01-16T01:04:00+00:00By

Fruit Growers Tasmania partners with retailers in Tasmania to highlight the blueberry season to consumers

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Australian government announces Food and Grocery Code of Conduct review

2024-01-12T06:40:00+00:00By

Craig Emerson appointed to lead scheduled review with industry bodies calling for changes to protect growers 

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Southern Fruits to double cherry sales in second season

2023-12-21T03:08:00+00:00By

Pre-season interest paired with good weather and maturing trees bode well for New Zealand cherry producer

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Ausveg SA to investigate state of fresh produce industry

2023-12-20T00:58:00+00:00By

A State of the Industry report will provide insight into the South Australian fresh produce industry, its challenges and opportunities, and supermarket margins

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Produce Plus Summer out now

2023-12-13T03:34:00+00:00By

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

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Global Berry Congress: tough road ahead for berry suppliers

2023-11-28T14:38:00+00:00By and

Expert speakers predict higher costs and a higher bar in terms of quality for the soft fruit sector during the leading annual event for the international berry business

Queensland banana and melon export to Japan

Groundbreaking Japan voyage for Australian bananas and melons

2023-11-27T06:33:00+00:00By

Bananas and melons grown in Australian state of Queensland showcased in Asian market