Supply news from Produce Plus – Page 4
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NewsRockit launches new small family pack
The new pack offering follows the successful launch of the Large Family Pack last year
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NewsQueensland researchers explore plant “vaccines” to protect vegetable crops
Five-year initiative led by The University of Queensland will assess how peptides trigger broad immune responses in vegetable crops
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NewsNew Zealand brings freshness to Bangkok with fruit truck campaign
Trucks deliver New Zealand apples, avocados and kiwifruit directly to Thai customers in NZTE promotion
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NewsErbacher’s Fruit & Vegetables voted ‘a better choice!’ Retailer of the Year
Sunshine Coast greengrocer receives national people’s choice award celebrating independent Australian fruit and vegetable shops
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NewsT&G Global returns to profitability
New Zealand company’s half year results reveal significantly improved performance
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NewsEU pear production to rise slightly in 2025/26
Total pear production across the European Union is forecast to reach 1.79mn tonnes in 2025/26, a slight increase of 1.4 per cent on previous estimates but still the fourth-lowest crop of the past decade.
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NewsEU apple production to remain low at 10.46mn tonnes
World Apple & Pear Association releases new forecast data showing EU apple production remains relatively low, but the most concerning trend will be an apparent lack of demand growth
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NewsGame-changing technology set to strengthen banana industry’s biosecurity
New project to create an innovative technology that can detect up to 12 banana pathogens in a single, affordable test
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NewsAustralian Soluna apples make US debut
WA Farm Direct celebrates new chapter as Australian-bred apple is shipped to the US via Oppy
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NewsNew Zealand avocado industry unites under FernMark
First industry-wide certification secured by New Zealand’s avocado sector
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NewsAustralia and Indonesia strengthen agricultural relationship
Meeting of agriculture ministers sees agreement on new mangosteen export pathway and biosecurity cooperation activities
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NewsMG Group invests in tomato production
Section of Southern Paprika Limited glasshouses will be converted to help secure supply for New Zealand customers
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NewsRoc Partners and T&G Global collaborate on premium New Zealand apple project
Partnership will see Joli and Envy apples planted in 40ha of redeveloped orchards in Hawke’s Bay
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NewsFresh Del Monte CEO warns of global banana shortage
Fresh Del Monte Produce’s chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has issued a stark warning about a global banana shortage, citing the spread of diseases and climate change as key factors affecting production
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NewsAustralian growers trial advanced tech to cut labour costs
Researchers in Victoria believe new technologies can reduce labour costs in Australian apple and pear industry
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NewsUN chief warns mega droughts could make fruit and veg ‘annual treat’
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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NewsOppy begins Southern Hemisphere Envy apple imports
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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NewsNew Zealand kiwifruit growers conclude successful harvest season
Industry leader Colin Bond comments on positive market outlook, although potential US tariffs remain a concern for exporters
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NewsNew parent company for prominent New Zealand apple brand
Consolidated Fruits unifies Kiwi Crunch, CAJ, and Prunus Orchards under one overarching company
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NewsSurvey: AI and automation in fresh produce supply chains
Fruitnet reaches out to fruit and veg business professionals to investigate current and future impact of groundbreaking new technologies