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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
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
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
South Australia opens first ToBRFV testing facility
Testing is required as part of biosecurity measures for tomato export into Western Australia
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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
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
Seeka forecasts record operational earnings
Company expects full year earnings between NZ$21mn and NZ$25mn, up from a loss of NZ$21mn in 2023
Brismark launches Brisbane Markets price reporting app
App was developed in response to industry criticism around price transparency
Temhem expands netted area with grant from Horticultural Netting Program
One of 150 Victorian producers who received grants over three rounds
Australian government invests A$16.7mn into Western Sydney University’s Agri Tech Precinct
Precinct set to become Australia’s first high-tech commercial, teaching and research greenhouse
Mission to boost Australia-Japan trade relations underway
Japanese fresh produce buyers to visit growing regions in Melbourne, Mundubbera, Bundaberg, Coffs Harbour and Sydney