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Indonesia encourages fruit cooperation with Australia
Indonesian president seeks assistance in improving local fruit production
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
Driscoll’s ‘confident’ it can overturn CBC court ruling
Company launches appeal against decision in favour of California Berry Cultivars, which it says infringed its strawberry variety patents
Sun World debuts Ruby Rush as it ushers in early grape season
The early-season red seedless grape is “proving its value to growers” and is now cultivated in ten countries, with production expanding
Southern Forests celebrates a bumper Feijoa season
West Australian growing region produces increased volumes this season
Port of Tauranga, Zespri and TKL sign strategic partnership deal to grow kiwifruit exports
Five-year agreement solidifies shared interests in the success of the sector
New Zealand-European Union trade deal delivers export growth
New Zealand exports to the EU up 28 per cent with kiwifruit playing a significant role
Soluna apples set sights on China Australian mainland apple exports approved
Fruit West Cooperative believes Soluna matches consumer preference for premium fruit in China
Auckland Airport constructs new cargo precinct as horticulture airfreight climbs
Avocados, cherries, blueberries capsicums among the categories driving growth
Korean Shine Muscat grapes get Australian green light
New export market to help divert volume from oversupplied domestic market
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New Zealand persimmon exports rise 20 per cent
Good weather sees industry improve following five difficult seasons
Nuffield scholar finds keys to successful education programmes
Cross-industry collaboration and hands-on learning experiences important factors in increasing vegetable intake
Australia showcases industry at Tokyo gala dinner
Taste the Wonders of Australia event celebrates and strengthens trade relations between Australia and Japan
Australian biosecurity report recommends Vietnamese pomelo imports
Pomelo imports given green light subject to biosecurity requirements, signalling progress for Australian blueberry access to Vietnam
Australian mainland apples gain access to China
Biosecurity protocol to allow new season mainland apples to be exported from Australia into China in 2026
Climate pressure puts NZ apple exporter Scales on alert
Company’s second CRD report lays out plans for further development of environment-focused projects
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
Kissabel apples progress towards commercial volumes in Southern Hemisphere
Sales have commenced in Australia while production in Argentina and Chile is in the early stages and New Zealand and South Africa are testing new varieties
Costa supports Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program expansion
Children from regional schools will get a chance to participate in the programme
Warakirri announces Goulburn Valley kiwifruit deal and new partner Seeka
Investment fund commits over A$33mn to kiwifruit, pear and jujubes orchards with Seeka to act as tenant partner