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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.

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UN chief warns mega droughts could make fruit and veg ‘annual treat’

2025-07-29T14:39:00+01:00By

Australia could experience devastating effects of climate change that would decimate production, according to stark warning from UN’s top climate change official

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Oppy begins Southern Hemisphere Envy apple imports

2025-07-28T15:24:00+01:00By

The global apple programme will deliver uninterrupted supply of the premium variety with imports from New Zealand beginning in early August

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New Zealand kiwifruit growers conclude successful harvest season

2025-07-28T11:43:00+01:00By

Industry leader Colin Bond comments on positive market outlook, although potential US tariffs remain a concern for exporters

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New parent company for prominent New Zealand apple brand

2025-07-28T04:15:00+01:00By

Consolidated Fruits unifies Kiwi Crunch, CAJ, and Prunus Orchards under one overarching company 

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Survey: AI and automation in fresh produce supply chains

2025-07-25T11:01:00+01:00By

Fruitnet reaches out to fruit and veg business professionals to investigate current and future impact of groundbreaking new technologies

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National brand for Vietnam bananas could help boost exports

2025-07-25T10:55:00+01:00By

Country has potential to secure enormous volume and value growth in banana exports, says leading supplier

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Australian horticulture’s A$1bn annual productivity opportunity

2025-07-25T04:28:00+01:00By

New report details targeted action across four key areas which will accelerate productivity growth for Australian growers 

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First recipients of Queensland’s Community Bee Innovation Fund announced

2025-07-24T22:52:00+01:00By

The A$500,000 fund supports beekeeping and pollen-reliant industries safeguard against varroa mite 

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New South Wales citrus researchers acquire new Maf Oceania grader

2025-07-24T07:47:00+01:00By

The Global Scan 7 will improve data collection and analysis projects undertaken at Dareton Primary Industries and Regional Development Institute 

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T&G Global confirms sale process amid takeover interest

2025-07-15T10:35:00+01:00By

The New Zealand-based fresh produce exporter has engaged Craigs Investment Partners to assist with a potential sale after receiving numerous expressions of interest

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Zespri reduces margin to boost kiwifruit grower returns

2025-07-14T11:30:00+01:00By

Zespri has announced a reduction in its fruit return margin percentage, which is expected to deliver an additional NZ$7-8 mn to New Zealand kiwifruit growers in the 2025/26 season

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New Zealand launches sustainability report for UK food buyers

2025-07-14T08:47:00+01:00By

NZTE has launched its first cross-category sustainability report for UK food and drink buyers, highlighting how New Zealand producers can help retailers meet environmental goals while ensuring supply chain resilience.

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International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium tickets selling fast

2025-07-14T05:04:00+01:00By

Final chance to attend fresh produce safety event with special discount for Produce Plus subscribers  

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Australian avocados look to increase international market share

2025-07-11T02:26:00+01:00By

Ongoing B2B and B2C campaigns highlight region’s year-round supply, high-quality fruit and varied use cases 

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Italian SunGold growers achieve record returns with Zespri

2025-07-10T11:29:00+01:00By

Company’s Italian SunGold kiwifruit generated record-breaking returns for the past season, marking an all-time high for the 1,200 licensed growers across six Italian regions