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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.
Australian Bravo growers increase crop by 25 per cent
Increased volumes meet growing demand across Australia’s eastern states
Australia welcomes Japanese delegation
Week-long tour showcases counter-seasonal export opportunities between the two countries
BeeHero enters third season in Australia
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
Australian cherry leaders attend US study tour
Group visit key cherry-growing regions including Wenatchee, Quincy, Mattawa and Prosser
Hort Innovation sponsors three students through AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship
Programme reflects broader strategy to ensure Austrlaia’s horticulture industry remains future-ready
Australian macadamias see sharp downturn in mid-season forecast
Growers in New South Wales report lowest crops in a decade due to ongoing wet weather conditions
Plant & Food Research joins three other CRIs to form New Zealand’s largest research organisation
Bioeconomy Science Institute to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing
Coming soon: Produce Plus Spring
Produce Plus Spring includes MOYA winner spotlight and features on sustainability, berries, avocados, salads & herbs and more
Hort Connections 2025 round-up: photo report
See some of the key exhibitors from this year’s event in Brisbane and the award winners
Mountain Blue and Oz Group Co-operative announce marketing partnership under The Berry Collective
Partnership creates Australia’s largest blueberry marketing group.
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Queensland leads on horticultural workplace compliance
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
Fresh initiatives fuel global growth at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025
Asia Fruit Logistica boosts global trade with new features and stronger international participation
Costa Group harnesses WayBeyond’s FarmRoad to power blueberry innovation
WayBeyond’s enterprise platform helps Costa Group identify the best new blueberries for commercial success
United Fresh trend report highlights consumers’ call for convenience
Top consumer trends for the second half of 2025 include low-effort, sustainable cooking and rise of value-added produce
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
Central New South Wales avocado forum to deliver technical advice
Expert speakers to help growers with best practical advice as region recovers from severe weather
Zespri forecasts strong 2025/26 returns for growers
Average per hectare returns for many varieties are predicted to exceed the record returns seen in 2024/25
Rockit attends New Zealand Prime Minister’s mission to China
Apple company to sign strategic partnership agreement with Xian Feng during the delegation
Australian Melon Conference returns to celebrate 30 years of industry collaboration
Melon industry for national conference and commemorates 30 years of the Australian Melon Association
Zespri appoints Tim Mackle as chief supply chain officer
Mackle has been Zespri’s acting COO since 2024 and will now lead the company’s end-to-end supply chain