Supply news from Produce Plus – Page 4
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NewsNational Melon Field Day returns for 2026 Australian Melon Conference
Tickets now on sale for multi-day event in Townsville and Ayr
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NewsQDC Fresh launches Australian citrus programme with Redland
Announcement follows QDC Fresh’s expansion into Los Angeles and addition of bagging capabilities
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NewsConsumer health trends drive fresh produce opportunity in New Zealand
United Fresh Mid-Year Fresh Produce Trend Report says a convergence of health and nutrition forces is reshaping what ends up in the supermarket trolley
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NewsAustralia’s organic horticulture sector unites behind national strategy
All four of Australia’s organic certification bodies throw support behind strategy to double the value of the country’s certified organic horticulture sector
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NewsCompact fruit and vegetable dicer Little Gem Aspire set Australian launch
Heat and Control will showcase the compact new dicer at Foodpro 2026
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NewsSeeka forecasts lower profit amid reduced kiwifruit volumes
Supplier attributes lower profit forecast to return to typical growing conditions in New Zealand and challenging weather in Australia
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NewsZespri expects strong grower returns for 2026/27
Kiwifruit marketer reports strong start with European and North American markets performing well, though freight costs rise due to Middle East conflict
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NewsWarakirri acquires 250ha Cobram orchard assets
Agricultural investor will lease farms to new partner DiOrsa Farms, a merged entity controlled by the Diaco and Orsida families
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NewsAustralia’s assessment of Philippine banana imports moves forward
Government publishes issues paper following technical visit and will now commence Biosecurity Imports Risk Analysis
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NewsCatalytic Generators delivers ripening reliability
Ripening solutions provider helps customers meet stringent requirements with consistent supply and results
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NewsFMA pushes for practical Horticulture Code reform
Submission to independent review supports retaining merchant formula/method pricing as a legitimate price setting method within the merchant role
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NewsSoluna Australian apples launch in mainland China
Partnership with Joy Wing Mau and Riverking Group opens a new chapter for premium imported apples
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NewsRecord export outlook for New Zealand apple and pear sector
Productivity increases to help mitigate ongoing cost pressures
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NewsNZ kiwifruit industry secures funding for productivity push
NZKGI and Zespri will deliver ‘Optimising Kiwifruit Land Use – More from Less’, co-funded through the government’s Primary Sector Growth Fund
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NewsCherry Growers Australia launches national five-year strategy
Strategy outlines a clear national roadmap to improve productivity, grow demand and expand trade opportunities
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News2026 Horticulture Awards for Excellence recognise the industry’s finest
A dozen awards presented at the culmination of Hort Connections, recognising achievement right across the fresh produce industry
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NewsZespri rejects minister’s claims on Māori kiwifruit access
Kiwifruit marketer responds to claims it is holding back development opportunities for indigenous growers on shared land
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NewsFlavorite Group wins MOYA 2026 for Maddie’s Month campaign
Australasia’s premier fresh produce marketing award presented to purpose-led campaign which raised money for charity and drove sales
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NewsZespri develops ‘self-pollinating’ kiwifruit to challenge Hayward
Variety known as Green146 is described as ‘most promising new cultivar’ to emerge from company’s pre-commercial trial
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NewsZespri welcomes plan to fund port expansion
Kiwifruit marketer says action is needed to address infrastructure bottlenecks as export volumes continue to surge