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Zespri aims to sell 93,000 tonnes of Northern Hemisphere kiwifruit
Marketer says it has targeted 26mn trays from its counter-seasonal programme, as new season gets underway
Avocados Australia signs A$300 mn purchase deal with Shanghai Huizhan Markets
Agreement one of several signed at CIIE in a bid to progress technical market access for Australian avocados into China
Avocados Australia signs MoU with China Chamber of Commerce at CIIE
Agreement seeks to enhance technological exchanges as Australia continues lobbying efforts for access to China market
Perfection Fresh introduces Mexican-grown Calypso mangoes to US market
Mangoes supplied to Whole Foods Market in Los Angeles in collaboration with Sonora-based grower Campos Borquez
Success of apricot packs brings category “back to life”
Pride of Prima launches second season in stores, doubling volumes year-on-year
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Fruitbox 108 · Carlo Magni & Louise Beard, Forward Insight
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
Fruitbox 101 · Alex Garcia-Devis, GlobalGAP
Chris speaks with Alex about the scarcity of water in some of the world’s key production regions, and what this means for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry
Fruitbox 95 · Sir Charles Godfray, Oxford University
Chris and Sir Charles discuss what population growth and climate change mean for the global food system
Fresh Facts 2024 reveals New Zealand’s fresh produce exports reach NZ$4.3bn
United Fresh partners with Plant & Food Research on annual New Zealand horticulture statistical handbook
Shane Kingston named COO of T&G apples business
Kingston is promoted to chief operating officer of T&G Global’s apples business overseeing the entire value chain
Montague Farms set for strong stonefruit season with packhouse upgrade and new variety
Leading stonefruit grower-marketer to manage growing production with new Unitec line
Australia finalises trade deal with the UAE
Under the deal, 99 per cent of Australian products will enter the UAE tariff-free
Orchard Systems 2025 symposium comes to New Zealand
International Symposium on Integrating Canopy Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems to be held in Napier, New Zealand on 19-24 January 2025
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TikTok trend boosts Aussie cucumber sales
Social media trend sees Australian consumers increase cucumber intake
South Australia opens first ToBRFV testing facility
Testing is required as part of biosecurity measures for tomato export into Western Australia
Final shipments of Zespri’s largest-ever crop depart
Last charter vessel of the kiwifruit marketer’s 2024 season has departed the Port of Tauranga bound for Japan
New Zealand apple and pear revenue touches NZ$2bn
Productivity gains and high-value varieties see New Zealand’s apple and pear industry contribute almost NZ$2bn to national economy, according to new report
Seeka partners with New Zealand Food Network
The kiwifruit producer donated fruit that didn’t meet retail grade to 39 NZFN Food Hubs from July to September
Australian Horticultural Trade unveils new chair Cameron Carter at annual forum
Industry body adds new board members as key government partners provide updates at forum
Wholesalers protest against Melbourne Markets rent increases
Protests a part of larger campaign against announced rent increases set to rise by over 100 per cent over the next ten years
Bundaberg macadamia orchard sales attract international interest
Winfield and Miara Portfolio offered for sale in one line or as separate properties
Asia Fruit Logistica launches 2025 Meet Ups
Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show will again host Meet Ups across key markets, kicking off with the ‘Summit in Chile’ in Santiago on 22 October 2024
Australian growers embark on US study tour
Agtech advancements in automation and mechanisation key topic of interest as Australian growers head to California for International Forum of Agricultural Robotics