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.

LeaderBrand’s South Island manager Mike Arnold

LeaderBrand’s southern asparagus hits New Zealand shelves

2025-10-14T01:51:00+01:00By

New Zealanders will be able to buy South Island asparagus all the way through Christmas

Brandon Starc with Tiny Tots for the Coles Banana A-Peel launch

Coles kickstarts Banana A-Peel with Little Athletics

2025-10-13T03:17:00+01:00By

Annual fundraiser sees portion of every Cavendish banana sale donated to the children’s sports organisation

Sunrise Magic apples Fruit Australia

Sunrise Magic apples exceed expectations in challenging debut season

2025-10-10T09:29:00+01:00By

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

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New South Wales government review of berry testing data confirms no evidence of pesticide misuse

2025-10-03T07:00:00+01:00By

Authorities say testing showed no evidence of thiometon residue on any berries and previous reports of detection were unreliable

Rockit Mid-Autumn Festival Event - 24 Sept, 2025

Rockit launches Mid-Autumn Festival campaign

2025-10-02T02:11:00+01:00By

Online and offline marketing, premium giftboxes and a new Gold Selection range on offer during one of China’s peak consumer demand periods 

New Perino Packaging

Perino tomatoes introduces cardboard packaging innovation

2025-10-02T02:08:00+01:00

Costa, Coles and Opal join forces to trial cardboard packaging in Victoria

New Zealand greengrocer

New Zealanders cut back on fresh produce as prices rise

2025-09-29T07:08:00+01:00By

Cost of living pressures force families to reduce spending on fruit and vegetables

Melbourne Market fresh direct retail concept

Melbourne Market Authority seeks feedback on public market proposal

2025-09-25T03:59:00+01:00By

New public market concept would be a purpose-built destination retail experience separate from existing wholesale market

Produce Plus Summer marketing

Coming soon: Produce Plus Summer

2025-09-25T00:57:00+01:00By

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.

Aldi Australia

Aldi Australia takes out fifth consecutive fresh produce retailer award

2025-09-19T06:43:00+01:00By

Discount retailer recognised as the best supermarket for fresh and affordable fruit and vegetables by Canstar Blue

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California grapes

California Table Grape Commission launches global marketing campaign to support autumn crop

2025-09-12T05:47:00+01:00By

Campaign utilises multi-channel promotions and key festive celebrations to boost consumption 

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VentureFruit partners with Joy Wing Mau on Tutti expansion

2025-09-08T07:30:00+01:00By

New agreement will see Joy Wing Mau plant 300ha of the hot climate apple 

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ACCC takes court action against fresh produce suppliers for alleged price fixing cartel

2025-09-02T06:41:00+01:00By

ACCC alleges cartel conduct while supplying Aldi by Perfection Fresh Australia, Hydro Produce, Velisha National Farms and Fragapane Farms

Rockit Gold Selectioncrop

Rockit launches premium gold selection range in China

2025-08-27T04:56:00+01:00By

Launch comes ahead of the peak Mid-Autumn Festival gifting season 

Erbacher’s Fruit & Vegetables celebrates Retailer of the Year award

Erbacher’s Fruit & Vegetables voted ‘a better choice!’ Retailer of the Year

2025-08-12T06:52:00+01:00By

Sunshine Coast greengrocer receives national people’s choice award celebrating independent Australian fruit and vegetable shops