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.
VentureFruit partners with Joy Wing Mau on Tutti expansion
New agreement will see Joy Wing Mau plant 300ha of the hot climate apple
ACCC takes court action against fresh produce suppliers for alleged price fixing cartel
ACCC alleges cartel conduct while supplying Aldi by Perfection Fresh Australia, Hydro Produce, Velisha National Farms and Fragapane Farms
Rockit launches premium gold selection range in China
Launch comes ahead of the peak Mid-Autumn Festival gifting season
Erbacher’s Fruit & Vegetables voted ‘a better choice!’ Retailer of the Year
Sunshine Coast greengrocer receives national people’s choice award celebrating independent Australian fruit and vegetable shops
New Zealand launches sustainability report for UK food buyers
NZTE has launched its first cross-category sustainability report for UK food and drink buyers, highlighting how New Zealand producers can help retailers meet environmental goals while ensuring supply chain resilience.
International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium tickets selling fast
Final chance to attend fresh produce safety event with special discount for Produce Plus subscribers
Australian avocados look to increase international market share
Ongoing B2B and B2C campaigns highlight region’s year-round supply, high-quality fruit and varied use cases
Australian Bravo growers increase crop by 25 per cent
Increased volumes meet growing demand across Australia’s eastern states
Food Taipei Mega Shows brings global food industry together
Five concurrent exhibitions showcase global trends across entire supply chain
Fresh initiatives fuel global growth at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025
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
Distribution and retail partners Joy Wing Mau, Goodfarmer Pagoda and Xianfeng Fruit collectively represent around 80 per cent of Zespri’s business in China
Rockit attends New Zealand Prime Minister’s mission to China
Apple company to sign strategic partnership agreement with Xian Feng during the delegation
Woolworths and NFF launch AgriEmpower Scholarship
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
Perfection Fresh launches recyclable premium strawberry punnet
New Detpak design reduces plastic by 87 per cent
IFPA ANZ announce partnership with The Wiggles
The children’s entertainers join national push to get children eating more fruit and veg
Australian avocado industry comes together for annual forum
Sold-out programme features speakers from Guzman Y Gomez, Thinkerbell and the Shanghai Markets among others
Trade mission puts Australian horticulture on show
Around 40 fresh produce buyers from key export markets in Asia-Pacific and Middle East will tour growers, processors and retailers in southern Queensland
IGD report forecasts discounter success
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
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
Nutrano Produce successfully trials compostable fruit stickers
Compostable design made in partnership with leading labelling company Sinclair