Markets news from Produce Plus
Essential stories, analysis and research from the fresh produce markets in Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on retail, wholesale, marketing, and consumers.
Coles Nurture Fund application deadline nears
Fund provides grants for innovative and sustainable projects
Australian hospitality outlets reduce order lines while maintaining basket value
New study finds wholesale basket value remains stable for hospitality wholesale orders despite 20 per cent drop in order line items since 2022
Ausveg launches nationwide advertising campaign to give vegetable growers a boost
Fresh veg, deliciously affordable campaign promotes buying and consuming Australian-grown vegetables across thousands of outdoor advertising billboards
Genetically modified purple tomatoes approved for sale in Australia
Nutritionally enhanced Purple Bliss tomatoes first GM fresh food to be grown and sold in the country
Volumes triple for second Australian season of QTee pears
Red-blushed pear production ramps up as orchards mature
NZ Avocado adds guacamole to Auckland Latin Fiesta
Free tastings and a guacamole cook off spotlight in-season New Zealand avocados
Amazon Australia partners with Harris Farm Markets on fresh produce delivery
Milestone partnership marks first time Australian shoppers have access to fresh products via Amazon
Australian government launches independent review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct
A final report is expected to be provided by April
Trend report showcases cultural significance of fresh produce
United Fresh report says fruit and vegetables can meet consumers’ desire for creativity, affordability and emotional connection
Melbourne wholesale market opens to the public for the first time
Consumers will be able to visit the market on Saturdays with a focus on bulk buying
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Costa introduces mini melons to Australian shelves
Trial with Woolworths will see Blush Mini honeydew melons stocked in Victorian stores
Funky Food seeks out fruit and vegetable growers in food waste fight
Brisbane-based business is looking to partner with fruit and vegetable growers to take unwanted produce surplus, quirky and imperfect produce
Premier Fresh Australia enters new Sun World table grape partnership
Agreement enables Premier Fresh to market Sun World table grapes in Australia and internationally
Australian Bananas launches Banana Swim Pass with Ariarne Titmus
Around 70 pools across Australia will offer free entry for the price of a banana
Wiggles retail activations begin healthy eating party across Australia
Wiggles-branded fresh produce will feature in Harris Farm Markets and Aldi
SVM Variety Management secures China court win over PremA280 apple patent infringement
Court orders defendants to pay over Rmnb5mn, with SSR molecular marker testing used to prove infringement
Melbourne Market Authority CEO steps down
Mark Maskiell will turn his attention to other personal and business interests after 13 years in the role
South Australian Produce Market CEO Angelo Demasi announces departure
Demasi has given 25 years of service to South Australia’s fresh produce market
Tasmanian cherry export season launched in Hong Kong
Fruit Growers Tasmania, with the support of the Tasmanian government, will promote the Australian state’s fruit in top export market
Woolworths partners with DoorDash to expand convenience delivery offering
Partnership adds to retailer’s On Demand service which currently offers convenience delivery through the Milkrun app