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.
New Zealand National Party to pursue separation of Foodstuffs
Governing party pledges to break up one of New Zealand’s top retailers should it be re-elected
IGA takes Canstar fruit and vegetable crown from Aldi
Independent grocers network wins most satisfied customers award for the first time
Rijk Zwaan takes lead to address consumption challenge
Jan Doldersum recently took charge of consumer partnerships at Rijk Zwaan. In this exclusive interview, he outlines the seed company’s consumer strategy focused on getting people to eat more fruit and vegetables in markets worldwide
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 wraps up record show
Asia’s premier trade show registers its most international participation ever, attracting some 16,000 attendees from 95 countries and regions
Asia Fruit Awards 2026 winners announced
Zespri, Freco International, Tops/Central Food Retail and Goodfarmer receive the 2026 Asia Fruit Awards
Fresh produce prices fall but growers face mounting cost pressures
Australian Inflation data shows prices are declining, but QFVG says rising costs and supply chain imbalances are pushing producers to the brink
Visy launches plastic-free automated labelling system
Proprietary overclose labelling system secures punnets with cardboard flaps and paper labels
Bravo expands protection as Australian partners extend world-first origin verification programme
Fruit West Cooperative and Source Certain add additional five years to original partnership timeline
Pinnacle Fresh launches Citrus Moon
Following the success of its Dracula Citrus brand, the Australian citrus marketer will enter China and Taiwan this season with a new brand
Australian horticulture opens new channels into China’s tier-two cities with trade mission
Nine peak industry bodies and nine leading exporters complete an eight-day, four-city programme backed by Austrade’s Accessing New Markets Initiative
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Évo Hass concept finds success in Malaysia and Hong Kong
Tech-forward avocado brand aims to reshape the category by improving consumer confidence while creating new value for growers across the supply chain
Avanza delivers record export volumes
Market diversification, in-market promotion and strong retail partnerships boost Avanza presence across Asia
Free grocery code training workshops held for Australian horticulture growers
First sessions to be delivered across Australia by Ausveg in partnership with NextGen
Erbacher’s Fruit and Vegetables goes back-to-back as ‘A better choice!’ Retailer of the Year
Sunshine Coast greengrocer named national winner with state winners including Arnold’s in Victoria, Adelaide Fresh Fruiterers Morphett Vale in South Australia, Minchinbury Fruit Market in New South Wales, and Spudshed – Baldivis in Western Australia
Coles Nurture Fund grants awarded to Australian fresh produce growers
Recipients include Mount Sylvia Fresh, Pirrone Brothers, Cummaudo Farms and EcoHarvest
QDC Fresh launches Australian citrus programme with Redland
Announcement follows QDC Fresh’s expansion into Los Angeles and addition of bagging capabilities
Consumer health trends drive fresh produce opportunity in New Zealand
United Fresh Mid-Year Fresh Produce Trend Report says a convergence of health and nutrition forces is reshaping what ends up in the supermarket trolley
2026 Horticulture Awards for Excellence recognise the industry’s finest
A dozen awards presented at the culmination of Hort Connections, recognising achievement right across the fresh produce industry
Flavorite Group wins MOYA 2026 for Maddie’s Month campaign
Australasia’s premier fresh produce marketing award presented to purpose-led campaign which raised money for charity and drove sales
Wiggles campaign delivers consumption impact for Australian produce industry
IFPA A-NZ’s 2026 Impact Report shows how Fruit and Veggies Yummy Yummy campaign helped drive consumption conversation with Australian families