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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Food Taipei Mega Shows brings global food industry together

2025-07-03T03:34:00+01:00By

Five concurrent exhibitions showcase global trends across entire supply chain  

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Fresh initiatives fuel global growth at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025

2025-06-19T11:19:00+01:00By

Asia Fruit Logistica boosts global trade with new features and stronger international participation  

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Zespri signs strategic MOUs to double fruit sales in China over ten years

2025-06-19T01:25:00+01:00By

Distribution and retail partners Joy Wing Mau, Goodfarmer Pagoda and Xianfeng Fruit collectively represent around 80 per cent of Zespri’s business in China 

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Rockit attends New Zealand Prime Minister’s mission to China

2025-06-17T00:03:00+01:00By

Apple company to sign strategic partnership agreement with Xian Feng during the delegation 

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Woolworths and NFF launch AgriEmpower Scholarship

2025-06-13T06:59:00+01:00By

Organisations invest A$400,000 over the next four years to empower individuals aged 25-40 who will drive innovation and sustainability in the sector

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Perfection Fresh launches recyclable premium strawberry punnet

2025-06-13T02:32:00+01:00By

New Detpak design reduces plastic by 87 per cent 

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IFPA ANZ announce partnership with The Wiggles

2025-06-06T07:27:00+01:00By

 The children’s entertainers join national push to get children eating more fruit and veg

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Australian avocado industry comes together for annual forum

2025-05-28T03:37:00+01:00By

Sold-out programme features speakers from Guzman Y Gomez, Thinkerbell and the Shanghai Markets among others  

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Trade mission puts Australian horticulture on show

2025-05-28T01:32:00+01:00By

Around 40 fresh produce buyers from key export markets in Asia-Pacific and Middle East will tour growers, processors and retailers in southern Queensland

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IGD report forecasts discounter success

2025-05-21T15:50:00+01:00By

The analyst’s latest five-year forecast to 2029 shows that discount will be the fastest growing physical grocery channel globally, with a sales CAGR of 5.2 per cent

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Hort Connections brings industry to Brisbane

2025-05-21T05:28:00+01:00By

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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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