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Zespri forecasts strong returns for 2025/26 season
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri has released its first full forecast for the 2025/26 season, projecting record per hectare returns for most categories despite having to reallocate fruit from challenging Asian markets to stronger performing regions
Northern Territory mangoes gain access to Western Australia
Newly endorsed protocol replaces the previous trial agreement between the states and allows some varieties access under alternative fruit fly treatment
Potato mop-top virus detected in Australia for the first time
The virus was detected in northwest Tasmania following an industry member reporting signs of disease to Biosecurity Tasmania
Perfection Fresh exits Fruit Master operations
Strategic review sees Perfection Fresh cease table grape farming operations, shifting supply to third-party growers
Redland partners with Reeve Farms on Dazzle production
Redland says the branded apple is a “catalyst for market growth”
Rockit launches new small family pack
The new pack offering follows the successful launch of the Large Family Pack last year
Queensland researchers explore plant “vaccines” to protect vegetable crops
Five-year initiative led by The University of Queensland will assess how peptides trigger broad immune responses in vegetable crops
New Zealand brings freshness to Bangkok with fruit truck campaign
Trucks deliver New Zealand apples, avocados and kiwifruit directly to Thai customers in NZTE promotion
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
T&G Global returns to profitability
New Zealand company’s half year results reveal significantly improved performance
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EU pear production to rise slightly in 2025/26
Total pear production across the European Union is forecast to reach 1.79mn tonnes in 2025/26, a slight increase of 1.4 per cent on previous estimates but still the fourth-lowest crop of the past decade.
EU apple production to remain low at 10.46mn tonnes
World Apple & Pear Association releases new forecast data showing EU apple production remains relatively low, but the most concerning trend will be an apparent lack of demand growth
Game-changing technology set to strengthen banana industry’s biosecurity
New project to create an innovative technology that can detect up to 12 banana pathogens in a single, affordable test
Australian Soluna apples make US debut
WA Farm Direct celebrates new chapter as Australian-bred apple is shipped to the US via Oppy
New Zealand avocado industry unites under FernMark
First industry-wide certification secured by New Zealand’s avocado sector
Australia and Indonesia strengthen agricultural relationship
Meeting of agriculture ministers sees agreement on new mangosteen export pathway and biosecurity cooperation activities
MG Group invests in tomato production
Section of Southern Paprika Limited glasshouses will be converted to help secure supply for New Zealand customers
Roc Partners and T&G Global collaborate on premium New Zealand apple project
Partnership will see Joli and Envy apples planted in 40ha of redeveloped orchards in Hawke’s Bay
Fresh Del Monte CEO warns of global banana shortage
Fresh Del Monte Produce’s chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has issued a stark warning about a global banana shortage, citing the spread of diseases and climate change as key factors affecting production
Australian growers trial advanced tech to cut labour costs
Researchers in Victoria believe new technologies can reduce labour costs in Australian apple and pear industry