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Indian tariff relief for Australian citrus
Australian industry welcomes new FTA, which is set to provide a boost for citrus exporters
Australian produce delegation travels to Japan
Major fresh fruit and vegetable suppliers set off to strengthen industry relationships in key Asian market
Maersk and IBM throw blockchain system overboard
Full collaboration across the entire global shipping business could not be achieved, admits carrier
Consumers keen for organic produce at Coles
Retailer expands range to meet increasing demand for organic fruits and vegetables
Zespri releases climate change adaptation plan
Kiwifruit marketer’s plan outlines how industry will respond the effects of a changing climate
Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch strawberries get Australia-wide launch
New strawberry offering for the Australian market officially launches across the country this summer
Zespri updates 2022/23 forecast
Second full estimate sees per tray returns for SunGold kiwifruit decline from August 2022 forecast, Green returns steady
Hort Innovation welcomes two new directors
Elke Cleverdon and Stephen McCutcheon join board of grower-owned research and development corporation
Global Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
Fruit Logistica 2023: expert advice and practical solutions for all
Event programme for world’s leading fresh produce trade show in Berlin offers visitors valuable information to make better business decisions
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Daintree Fresh upgrades for export
Australian melon grower receives grant to upgrade packing facilities bolstering its export capabilities
Reed avocado breakthrough commercialised
Commercial-scale tissue culture propagation technology for Reed avocado rootstock licenced in Australia
Uncover new berry trends at Global Berry Congress 2022
Fruitnet’s annual event for the international berry business returns to Rotterdam on 15 November
Australian mango express heads to Korea
First-ever direct shipment of Northern Territory mangoes to Korea flown by Cathay Pacific
PlantTech enters liquidation
New Zealand horticulture research institute ceases operation after research revenue and government funding dry up
Fairtrade unveils first-ever ‘Non-Fungible Banana’
At COP27 Climate Conference, ’The Last Banana’ will warn delegates and governments alike that the future survival of the fruit is at risk
Asia Fruit Awards: winners announced
ClemenGold, Goodfarmer, Makro (Thailand), and Nick Kukulan and Paramount Export Company are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards 2022
SH cherries looking at record volumes and narrowing margins
Rabobank says Southern Hemisphere industry will be put to the test in “the first regular season after Covid-19”
Results boost for Del Monte in third quarter
Net sales and income both increase year-on-year despite “continued macroeconomic headwinds”
Australian biosecurity report recommends US apple imports
Risk analysis of fresh apples from Pacific Northwest gives green light for imports