Retail news from Produce Plus – Page 2
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ArticleGlobal Berry Congress: tough road ahead for berry suppliers
Expert speakers predict higher costs and a higher bar in terms of quality for the soft fruit sector during the leading annual event for the international berry business
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ArticleGroundbreaking Japan voyage for Australian bananas and melons
Bananas and melons grown in Australian state of Queensland showcased in Asian market
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ArticleBanana Time showcases Ecuador’s banana sector
Industry show in Guayaquil celebrates growth of Ecuadorian banana exports but discusses the various challenges currently facing the sector, from security to climate change
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ArticleColes switches to compostable bags in South Australia
Retailer to remove plastic fruit and vegetable bags ahead of state-wide regulation targeting single-use plastics
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ArticleRockit ready for Mid-Autumn Festival
Miniature apple brand prepares for peak sales season with new activations across a number of key Asian markets
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Article‘Less than half’ fresh produce sold globally makes any profit
New report suggests massive increase in production and operating costs over past three years has left around 60 per cent of supply unprofitable
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ArticleAldi to exclusively stock Australian avocados
Australian arm of international supermarket chain commits to stocking locally-grown avocados
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ArticleAsian retailers get Australian citrus guide
New eLearning platform will give retailers across Asia information about Australian citrus varieties and health benefits, handling, storage and display tips
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ArticleClarifruit’s QC revolution
Tech entrepreneur Elad Mardix believes Clarifruit will transform quality control in the global fresh produce industry. The Clarifruit CEO and co-founder gives Fred Searle the lowdown on the world’s first AI-powered QC platform for fresh fruits and vegetables
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ArticleFirst Countdown store relaunches as Woolworths
Countdown begins rebrand to Woolworths Supermarkets New Zealand with Bethlehem the first store to make the switch
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ArticleHeroes help Coles promote fresh produce
New Fresh Food Challenge harnesses DC Super Heroes to encourage fresh fruit and vegetable consumption
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ArticleGBF reports strong demand for Cherish
New Zealand apple marketer says consumers across Asia are attracted to the variety’s candy-pink colour and “tropical flavour notes”
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ArticleHappy Chop - Tearless Onions hit market
BASF launches first tearless onion for the Australian market exclusively with Woolworths following three decades of development
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ArticleZespri inks deal to increase China sales
Kiwifruit marketer signs strategic cooperation agreement with leading distributors Joy Wing Mau and Goodfarmer to grow fruit sales by 50 per cent over three years
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ArticleThe Warehouse expands fresh produce trial
New Zealand retailer will sell fresh fruits and vegetables in more stores after strong response from consumers
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Article2023 ‘A better choice!’ Retailer of the Year announced
Fresh Markets Australia and the Central Markets Association of Australia reveal Arnold’s in Wodonga, Victoria as the national people’s choice winner
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ArticleFruit and veg prices are falling in New Zealand
Food Price Index shows a drop in the cost of fruit and vegetables as the fresh produce industry rebounds from challenging season
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ArticleColes awards sustainability grants
Fresh produce growers are among the latest round of Coles Nurture Fund recipients
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ArticleCitrus season kicks off in Western Australia
Locally grown citrus fruit to receive special promotion across the state’s supermarkets
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ArticleNZ-UK FTA spells kiwifruit, says Zespri
The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has welcomed the 31 May start of the UK-NZ FTA with promises of increased exports to Britain