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Coverage of local and international fruit and vegetable suppliers in Australia and New Zealand, including news and analysis of key areas such as production, trade, exports, logistics, and research and development.
Parisi and Trims Fresh Merrylands take cherry crown in Sydney Markets Foundation auction
Annual Sydney Markets Foundation Cherry Ball raises A$260,000 for charity partner, Little Wings
New initiative set to boost Australian melon exports to the Gulf
Project takes practical approach to building market knowledge and connections for Australian industry
Centuria acquires Arrow Funds Management securing assets leased by Select Harvests, Nutrano Group and more
Arrow Funds Management agriculture property portfolio features 22 properties worth A$444mn
New interstate restrictions imposed on TPP carrier and host plants
Victorian businesses transporting tomato, potato, eggplant and capsicum interstate must obtain appropriate accreditation before 8 December
Australian fresh produce industry’s Wiggles campaign hits New York
IFPA managing director A-NZ Belinda Wilson and Dorothy the Dinosaur will take the stage at the New York Produce Show and Conference
Metagen develops DNA-based diagnostic test in battle against SLB
Biotechnology company also seeks to research stemphylium leaf blight fungicide resistance
RMIT launches research hub to unlock protected cropping potential
Five-year programme to develop solutions in renewable energy, plant quality enhancement and intelligent greenhouse monitoring and analysis
Zespri’s Northern Hemisphere sales season underway
SunGold production is expected to increase by 30 per cent from last season
John Antoniadis crowned South Australian Cherry King at charity auction
Antoniadis of Agostino Group claims title after winning bid in South Australian Produce Market charity cherry auction for Variety SA
Citrus Australia calls for pause on Vietnamese pomelo imports
Citrus Australia has called on the agriculture minister to pause Vietnam’s pomelo market access application, citing significant biosecurity risks from citrus canker that require further scientific assessment before trade can proceed safely
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Perfection Fresh and Opal trial new mango multipack packaging
Kerbside recyclable cardboard packaging meets sustainability and convenience needs
Young horticulturists unite across Australia for National Ag Day
More than 120 young horticulturists participate in farm visits, networking sessions in six states
Centuria secures Perfection Fresh-operated Two Wells glasshouse
Perfection Fresh will continue to operate the glasshouse after it was secured for A$168mn from Fresh Country Farms
Zespri raises 2025/26 forecast with record per-hectare returns
Zespri has upgraded its November forecast for the 2025/26 season, with per-tray returns increasing across all fruit groups and record per-hectare returns now projected
Innovar introduces CIV strawberry genetics to New Zealand market
Freshmax Group’s commercial IP development arm extends partnership with Italian breeder
WA Farm Direct highlights Bravo apple’s heart health benefits
New research shows the burgundy apple has one of the highest levels of flavonoids in Australia
Favco QLD introduces new mango variety Ruby Gold to Australian market
Commercial volumes to hit Australian shelves for the first time from late November
APVMA suspends dimethoate for blueberries, raspberries and blackberries as precautionary measure
Regulator considers the level of residues detected unlikely to pose a serious risk to human health, but has suspended use as a precautionary measure, adding berries remain safe to eat
Global blueberry demand rises as supply becomes more diverse
Global demand for blueberries continues to rise, with North America and Europe leading the way, according to the latest RaboResearch Blueberry Update 2025. The report highlights growing consumption alongside an increasingly diverse global supply landscape
Australian shoppers encouraged to ‘Go Local for Fruit & Veg’ in new ‘A better choice!’ campaign
National campaign champions Australia’s independent fruit and vegetable shops