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Évo Hass concept finds success in Malaysia and Hong Kong
Tech-forward avocado brand aims to reshape the category by improving consumer confidence while creating new value for growers across the supply chain
Avanza delivers record export volumes
Market diversification, in-market promotion and strong retail partnerships boost Avanza presence across Asia
Construction on landmark Brisbane Markets warehouse commences
The A$32mn upgrade will feature nine ripening rooms, seven loading docks, two finger docks and two forklift ramps
Free grocery code training workshops held for Australian horticulture growers
First sessions to be delivered across Australia by Ausveg in partnership with NextGen
T&G Global agrees to the sale of its T&G Fresh business through three transactions
Sale involves separating various T&G Fresh business units
Nutrano Produce Group secures Tangold and Gold Nugget marketing license
The Australian grower-marketer assumes license previously held by Global Produce
India could become Zespri’s fifth-biggest kiwifruit market
CEO Jason Te Brake tells NZ Herald about ambitious growth plan following New Zealand’s recent FTA with the country
Zespri discusses China procurement model with growers
Kiwifruit marketer begins consultation on how it plans to tackle growing Gold3 supply in China
New Zealand Made with Care campaign spotlights apples in Thailand
Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and New Zealand celebrated with apple season launch
NZ Commerce Commission to assess T&G Fresh sale
Commission will only approve sale if satisfied that merger is unlikely to reduce competition
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Soluna apples expand coast-to-coast in US for 2026
Western Australian premium variety returns to US market for second season with ‘significantly wider’ footprint
Family Tree Farms celebrates 18-year Mountain Blue Orchards partnership
Family Tree Farms retains exclusive rights to programme’s original varieties as partnership evolves
Erbacher’s Fruit and Vegetables goes back-to-back as ‘A better choice!’ Retailer of the Year
Sunshine Coast greengrocer named national winner with state winners including Arnold’s in Victoria, Adelaide Fresh Fruiterers Morphett Vale in South Australia, Minchinbury Fruit Market in New South Wales, and Spudshed – Baldivis in Western Australia
AgroBerries Group expands global blueberry offer with Mountain Blue Orchards
New licensing agreements cover China, Mexico, the US, Canada and Peru
Coles Nurture Fund grants awarded to Australian fresh produce growers
Recipients include Mount Sylvia Fresh, Pirrone Brothers, Cummaudo Farms and EcoHarvest
Californian grapes team up with NFL’s Davante Adams for Australian showcase
Los Angeles Rams player will help promote Californian grapes during the NFL’s first regular-season football game in Australia
QDC Fresh launches Australian citrus programme with Redland
Announcement follows QDC Fresh’s expansion into Los Angeles and addition of bagging capabilities
Consumer 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
FMA 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
Soluna Australian apples launch in mainland China
Partnership with Joy Wing Mau and Riverking Group opens a new chapter for premium imported apples