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.

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Nutrano Produce successfully trials compostable fruit stickers

2025-05-19T03:30:00+01:00By

Compostable design made in partnership with leading labelling company Sinclair  

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Ole Supermarket hosts Piqa Red tasting activations

2025-05-16T06:03:00+01:00By

Activations part of Prevar’s efforts to develop the China market for the newly rebranded red pear  

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Hort Connections brings industry to Brisbane

2025-05-16T05:56:00+01:00

Australia and New Zealand’s largest horticulture conference and trade show prepares for another bumper edition with over 4,000 delegates expected 

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Golden Bay Fruit releases boxed juice range

2025-05-13T03:41:00+01:00By

Cold-pressed juices a way to use ”imperfect” apples and pears that would otherwise be discarded  

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PIDA Awards celebrate fruit and nut packaging

2025-05-09T05:48:00+01:00By

Dried fruit and nut packaging and blueberry packaging receive recognition at industry awards

Fresh Produce Vietnam registrations open

Last day for Fresh Produce Vietnam discount

2025-04-24T06:08:00+01:00By

Join top names in the business in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May for Fruitnet’s brand-new event on the booming Vietnam market

Fresh Produce India delegates heard from a range of industry experts throughout the event

Dynamism on display at Fresh Produce India

2025-04-08T06:12:00+01:00By

India’s premier business event explores the rapid rise of quick commerce, shifting consumer preferences and growth in demand for premium imported offerings  

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Retailer reports increase in vegetable purchases

2025-04-07T03:51:00+01:00By

New research finds Australians are purchasing 2.8 serves of vegetables per day with potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, frozen and canned vegetables leading the increase 

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Fresh Produce India Awards: winners announced

2025-04-03T08:22:00+01:00By

KPN Farm Fresh, World Avocado Organisation and Sahyadri Farms scoop the inaugural Fresh Produce India Awards

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Zespri’s red-fleshed kiwifruit back in stores

2025-03-26T08:51:00+00:00By

Largest-ever crop means RubyRed will be sold in markets throughout the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the US

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Australian avocado season kicks off with launch event in Malaysia

2025-03-26T04:16:00+00:00By

Shepard avocado crop opens 2025 season with Hass avocados expected in April  

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Sassy apples hit South African shelves

2025-03-24T17:05:00+00:00By

New Zealand-developed variety is lighting up South African stores as consumers are introduced to the apple’s ‘new zing’

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RedPop apples set to double production by 2028

2025-03-24T12:01:00+00:00By

Italian marketer Vog says it sees excellent opportunities for snack apple brand in Europe and Asia

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ACCC supermarket inquiry recommends 20 reforms to support consumers and suppliers

2025-03-21T02:31:00+00:00By

Australian competition regulator suggests changes including clearer pricing practices, greater transparency for suppliers

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Heartland Fruit wins Foodstuffs South Island Fresh Partnership Award

2025-03-14T06:53:00+00:00By

Award honours 20-year relationship supplying daily Luv’ya apples