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.
Nutrano Produce successfully trials compostable fruit stickers
Compostable design made in partnership with leading labelling company Sinclair
Ole Supermarket hosts Piqa Red tasting activations
Activations part of Prevar’s efforts to develop the China market for the newly rebranded red pear
Hort Connections brings industry to Brisbane
Australia and New Zealand’s largest horticulture conference and trade show prepares for another bumper edition with over 4,000 delegates expected
Golden Bay Fruit releases boxed juice range
Cold-pressed juices a way to use ”imperfect” apples and pears that would otherwise be discarded
PIDA Awards celebrate fruit and nut packaging
Dried fruit and nut packaging and blueberry packaging receive recognition at industry awards
Last day for Fresh Produce Vietnam discount
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
Dynamism on display at Fresh Produce India
India’s premier business event explores the rapid rise of quick commerce, shifting consumer preferences and growth in demand for premium imported offerings
Retailer reports increase in vegetable purchases
New research finds Australians are purchasing 2.8 serves of vegetables per day with potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, frozen and canned vegetables leading the increase
Fresh Produce India Awards: winners announced
KPN Farm Fresh, World Avocado Organisation and Sahyadri Farms scoop the inaugural Fresh Produce India Awards
Zespri’s red-fleshed kiwifruit back in stores
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
Shepard avocado crop opens 2025 season with Hass avocados expected in April
Sassy apples hit South African shelves
New Zealand-developed variety is lighting up South African stores as consumers are introduced to the apple’s ‘new zing’
RedPop apples set to double production by 2028
Italian marketer Vog says it sees excellent opportunities for snack apple brand in Europe and Asia
ACCC supermarket inquiry recommends 20 reforms to support consumers and suppliers
Australian competition regulator suggests changes including clearer pricing practices, greater transparency for suppliers
Heartland Fruit wins Foodstuffs South Island Fresh Partnership Award
Award honours 20-year relationship supplying daily Luv’ya apples
T&G and WinCommerce partner to grow Envy apple sales across Vietnam
Following the signing of a new MoU, WinCommerce has agreed to increase ranging and promotions to increase sales of Envy by 50 per cent
Queen Victoria Market fruit and vegetable traders strike
Traders strike for the first time in market’s history as part of dispute with Market operators
Australian horticulture production value reaches A$17bn
Annual Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows total production value up 4.3 per cent year-on-year
New Zealand retailers receive first Avogrey Greenskin avocados of the season
Following a limited offering last year, Avogrey Greenskin avocados will be available in greater volumes this season
Driscoll’s, Hortifrut, and Rabobank share knowledge at Fruitnet Berry Congress 2025
Several of the world’s leading berry companies will take part in Fruitnet’s event on 13-14 March in Rotterdam