Supply news from Produce Plus

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.

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Australian Bravo growers increase crop by 25 per cent

2025-07-09T07:00:00+01:00By

Increased volumes meet growing demand across Australia’s eastern states 

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Australia welcomes Japanese delegation

2025-07-08T06:10:00+01:00By

Week-long tour showcases counter-seasonal export opportunities between the two countries 

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BeeHero enters third season in Australia

2025-07-07T14:04:00+01:00By

Precision pollination specialist BeeHero has launched its services for Australian growers for the third consecutive season, now supporting over 70,000 acres of crops with new pre-pollination reports and enhanced connectivity infrastructure

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Australian cherry leaders attend US study tour

2025-07-03T06:07:00+01:00By

Group visit key cherry-growing regions including Wenatchee, Quincy, Mattawa and Prosser 

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Hort Innovation sponsors three students through AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship

2025-07-03T03:22:00+01:00By

Programme reflects broader strategy to ensure Austrlaia’s horticulture industry remains future-ready 

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Australian macadamias see sharp downturn in mid-season forecast

2025-07-01T06:15:00+01:00By

Growers in New South Wales report lowest crops in a decade due to ongoing wet weather conditions 

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Plant & Food Research joins three other CRIs to form New Zealand’s largest research organisation

2025-07-01T00:28:00+01:00By

Bioeconomy Science Institute to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing 

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Coming soon: Produce Plus Spring

2025-06-25T22:39:00+01:00By

Produce Plus Spring includes MOYA winner spotlight and features on sustainability, berries, avocados, salads & herbs and more

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Hort Connections 2025 round-up: photo report

2025-06-25T15:39:00+01:00By

See some of the key exhibitors from this year’s event in Brisbane and the award winners

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Mountain Blue and Oz Group Co-operative announce marketing partnership under The Berry Collective

2025-06-25T15:04:00+01:00By

Partnership creates Australia’s largest blueberry marketing group.

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Queensland leads on horticultural workplace compliance

2025-06-25T09:29:00+01:00By

Queensland’s Wide Bay and Moreton Bay regions have recorded the lowest non-compliance rates in Australia according to the Fair Work Ombudsman’s latest horticulture report, positioning the state as a national leader in workplace standards

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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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Costa Group harnesses WayBeyond’s FarmRoad to power blueberry innovation

2025-06-19T07:15:00+01:00By

WayBeyond’s enterprise platform helps Costa Group identify the best new blueberries for commercial success

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United Fresh trend report highlights consumers’ call for convenience

2025-06-19T02:30:00+01:00By

Top consumer trends for the second half of 2025 include low-effort, sustainable cooking and rise of value-added produce

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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