Supply news from Produce Plus – Page 6
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NewsHort Innovation Venture Fund announces first investment
Inaugural recipient BioScout provides cutting-edge solutions to disease detection and management in horticulture crops
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NewsPotato mop-top virus eradication declared not feasible by Australian authorities
National Management Group (NMG) says decision reflects several difficulty detecting infected areas and the virus’s ability to persist undetected in soil
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NewsBoratto Farms leverages AI for leafy green quality assessment with GoMicro
AI-powered technology can assess quality of spinach, lettuce, rocket, chard, and red butter leaves on conveyor belts with expert-level accuracy
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NewsRachel Chambers named Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner
CEO of the Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers takes on new three-year role to support and empower the state’s farmers
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NewsT&G Fresh and Kaikohe Berryfruit partner to expand berry operations
Venture sees Kaikohe Berryfruit lease its 10ha site for nine and a half years to grow premium blueberries and strawberries for the domestic and export markets
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NewsCosta registers five new blueberry varieties in Laos
Registration follows successful launch of its Laos blueberry farm earlier this year
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NewsPriest Bros strike gold adding apple value
Victorian apple growers launch apple juice, catering to health-conscious shoppers with bring a premium, grower-led product
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NewsSumitomo appoints David Morey to national sales role
Morey will lead a team of ten regional managers strategically based near key growing regions around Australia
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NewsNew Zealand’s 26 Seasons signs Saudi strawberry partnership
26 Seasons and Qassim Strawberry & Fruit Cooperative Society sign commercial partnership
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NewsSeeka upgrades full-year earnings guidance again
Solid trading through the third quarter sees Seeka lift profit before tax forecast
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NewsAustralia to review alternative biosecurity measures for the import of Philippines bananas
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) strongly opposes the proposal saying “imports are unnecessary”
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NewsPhoebe Scherer wins 2025 Young Grower national title
Bay of Plenty regional champion Scherer beat out six other finalists, including runner-up Steven Rink and third-placed Amelia Marsden
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NewsAustralian vegetable industry sentiment in decline as compliance costs top A$200mn
Latest industry survey from Ausveg suggests two in five vegetable growers are actively considering leaving the industry within the next year
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NewsNew Zealand horticulture industry recognises excellence at annual awards
Five awards were handed out, including the Horticulture Bledisloe Cup to Andrew Fenton, current president and chair of the New Zealand Fruitgrowers Federation
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NewsAustralian government launches export market diversification initiative
New A$50mn project to give peak industry bodies tailored support to target new markets
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NewsSydney Markets celebrates 50 years at Flemington
Of the original tenants trading at Sydney Markets, 39 individuals still operate at the Markets today
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NewsAustralian avocado sales rise despite production dip
Industry body reports growth in domestic demand and export markets as production is forecast to reach 170,000 tonnes within two years
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NewsCalifornia Table Grape Commission launches global marketing campaign to support autumn crop
Campaign utilises multi-channel promotions and key festive celebrations to boost consumption
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NewsNew agrichemical strategy for Australian growers
National Agrichemical Management Program set to support growers through changing regulatory landscape
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NewsSeafrigo expands presence in Australia with new state-of-the-art facility
New 10,000m² warehouse at Melbourne Airport features vastly increases operational capacity in the region