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.
New Zealanders will be able to buy South Island asparagus all the way through Christmas
Annual fundraiser sees portion of every Cavendish banana sale donated to the children’s sports organisation
Fruit Australia Group’s debut Sunrise Magic apple harvest has exceeded expectations despite extreme weather, with the new variety demonstrating outstanding storage performance and receiving enthusiastic retailer feedback
Authorities say testing showed no evidence of thiometon residue on any berries and previous reports of detection were unreliable
Online and offline marketing, premium giftboxes and a new Gold Selection range on offer during one of China’s peak consumer demand periods
Costa, Coles and Opal join forces to trial cardboard packaging in Victoria
Cost of living pressures force families to reduce spending on fruit and vegetables
New public market concept would be a purpose-built destination retail experience separate from existing wholesale market
As the weather warms up, Produce Plus takes a look at summer favourites, including spotlights on the mango, stonefruit, cherry and table grape categories as they vie for attention over the holiday period.
Discount retailer recognised as the best supermarket for fresh and affordable fruit and vegetables by Canstar Blue
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Campaign utilises multi-channel promotions and key festive celebrations to boost consumption
New agreement will see Joy Wing Mau plant 300ha of the hot climate apple
ACCC alleges cartel conduct while supplying Aldi by Perfection Fresh Australia, Hydro Produce, Velisha National Farms and Fragapane Farms
Launch comes ahead of the peak Mid-Autumn Festival gifting season
Sunshine Coast greengrocer receives national people’s choice award celebrating independent Australian fruit and vegetable shops
NZTE has launched its first cross-category sustainability report for UK food and drink buyers, highlighting how New Zealand producers can help retailers meet environmental goals while ensuring supply chain resilience.
Final chance to attend fresh produce safety event with special discount for Produce Plus subscribers
Ongoing B2B and B2C campaigns highlight region’s year-round supply, high-quality fruit and varied use cases
Increased volumes meet growing demand across Australia’s eastern states
Five concurrent exhibitions showcase global trends across entire supply chain