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.
Australian fresh produce exporters cut off from Middle East
Fruit and vegetable exporters face freight freeze as supply chains in the region shut down
Australia’s macadamia industry cautiously optimistic for 2026 season
Early-season forecast has macadamia crop reaching 59,080 tonnes, a strong recovery from 2025’s 43,800 tonnes
Kiwifruit labour providers forced to close
Two of Zespri’s New Zealand contractors cease trading with millions in unpaid taxes, after allegations of widespread non-compliance
Hort Innovation Frontiers reveals first Incubate cohort for 2026
A group of 16 innovators will receive hands-on guidance to help make their concepts commercially viable
New Zealand wraps up challenging cherry season
Quality prioritised as volumes drop in the wake of poor weather
Centre for Australian Horticultural Market Access unveiled on Central Coast
Centre to strengthen the government’s primary industries research capabilities
Seeka delivers record profits for 2025
Operating revenue was up 7 per cent to NZ$440mn with net profit before tax increasing 60 per cent to NZ$48mn
Premium apple demand underpins positive T&G Global 2025 results
Company revenue rises 14 per cent to NZ$1.6bn, with operating profit up 269 per cent to NZ$46.9mn
Hayward Medal awarded to Peter Ombler for outstanding contribution to the kiwifruit industry
The former NZKGI president was an early leader in both organic and conventional kiwifruit production systems and made a significant contribution to the KiwiGreen Programme
MSC launches standalone direct service from Australia to US East Coast
Weekly service supports Australia and New Zealand’s perishable and cold-chain exports with 11 vessels ranging from 2,500 TEUs to 4,500 TEUs
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Australia’s horticulture industry reaches highest production value on record
Total output across fruit, vegetables, nuts and nursery grew 6 per cent in value in 2024/25 reaching A$18.4bn
Zespri launches 2035 strategy with ambition to become the world’s healthiest fruit brand
Strategy supported by three strategic drivers of unleashing brand demand, transforming global supply and creating a product portfolio of the future
New Zealand and India hold first meeting on horticultural cooperation
Joint Working Group meets to advance collaboration in the horticulture sector, with strong focus on kiwifruit, apple and pear development
Agrifood leaders gather at evokeAG 2026 to shape the future of farming
EvokeAG’s largest iteration draws in visitors, tech start-ups, and speakers from across Australia and the world
ACCC raises concerns over supermarket produce pricing practices
Consumers have raised concerns about being charged per item instead of by weight
Queensland researchers identify genome associated with STR4 resistance
Five year programme finds Sub Tropical Race 4 resistance associated with chromosome 5 in wild diploid banana Calcutta 4
New Zealand’s Agovor completes funding round for autonomous robots
Investment will accelerate manufacturing in Australia, and expand Agovor’s sales and service infrastructure across Australasia
VentureFruit teams up with California Giant to introduce premium berries
Specialist partners with leading supplier in move that should bring new varieties to Canada and US
Australian macadamias source market insights in Europe, US and Asia
Data from online and offline retailers to help the industry effectively supply key export markets
Kalfresh secures A$80mn investment for bioenergy facility
Queensland vegetable grower to lead development of food and energy precinct