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Essential stories, analysis and research from the fresh produce markets in Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on retail, wholesale, marketing, and consumers.
Mackay Farming Group up for sale
Leading banana grower lists nine farms in Far North Queensland for sale while Mackay’s Marketing business will be retained
Brisbane Markets Limited remembers Mike Ahern
Former Queensland Premier and inaugural Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) director Michael Ahern passes away
Heroes help Coles promote fresh produce
New Fresh Food Challenge harnesses DC Super Heroes to encourage fresh fruit and vegetable consumption
Original Macas campaign celebrates Australian macadamias
Australian Macadamia Society launches new promotional effort harnessing a fresh menu of recipes created by MasterChef alumni Mindy Woods
Brett Lee goes in to bat for Australian avocados in India
Australian cricketer will help promote fruit in India as Australian avocado ambassador
Zespri inks deal to increase China sales
Kiwifruit marketer signs strategic cooperation agreement with leading distributors Joy Wing Mau and Goodfarmer to grow fruit sales by 50 per cent over three years
The Warehouse expands fresh produce trial
New Zealand retailer will sell fresh fruits and vegetables in more stores after strong response from consumers
Steven Martina to leave The Greenery and join Zespri
Dutch cooperative’s CEO will succeed Giorgio Comino as kiwifruit marketer’s director for Europe and North America
2023 ‘A better choice!’ Retailer of the Year announced
Fresh Markets Australia and the Central Markets Association of Australia reveal Arnold’s in Wodonga, Victoria as the national people’s choice winner
Fruit and veg prices are falling in New Zealand
Food Price Index shows a drop in the cost of fruit and vegetables as the fresh produce industry rebounds from challenging season
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Coles awards sustainability grants
Fresh produce growers are among the latest round of Coles Nurture Fund recipients
Belinda Van Schaik wins MOYA 2023
Hort Innovation marketing manager presented with Australasia’s premier fresh produce marketing award
Agroberries buys stake in BerryWorld
The Americas berry giant has acquired shares in UK supplier BerryWorld’s EMEA and APAC businesses
Public listing pathway for Brisbane Markets
Brisbane Markets Limited and Brismark agree to plan for possible future listing on ASX
Brisbane Markets cuts ribbon on Building H1
Green Endeavour moves into new A$25m warehouse at Brisbane Markets
Citrus season kicks off in Western Australia
Locally grown citrus fruit to receive special promotion across the state’s supermarkets
Great potential for Vietnam exports
Modernising production methods and managing growth of China market among key issues for Vietnam’s fresh fruit exports, hear attendees at Asia Fruit Logistica seminar
WUWM launches Love Your Local Market
The importance of wholesale markets will be emphasised and celebrated globally throughout May
NZ-UK FTA spells kiwifruit, says Zespri
The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has welcomed the 31 May start of the UK-NZ FTA with promises of increased exports to Britain
Promising prospects for Australian grapes in Philippines
Southern Hemisphere supplier aims to expand volume and variety range to important Asian market