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News updates for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
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
Historic A$130m funding for horticultural trade alliance
The Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance is an eight-year project designed to protect and grow Australia’s horticultural exports
Brisbane Markets Limited remembers Mike Ahern
Former Queensland Premier and inaugural Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) director Michael Ahern passes away
Australian vegetables explore Europe
Government funding awarded to Australian vegetable industry to explore export opportunities in EU and UK
Citrus Australia calls for biosecurity levy to be scrapped
Industry body urges federal government to rethink new levy following lack of consultation
Conversations
Fruitbox 95 · Sir Charles Godfray, Oxford University
Chris and Sir Charles discuss what population growth and climate change mean for the global food system
Fruitbox 94 · Abs van Rooyen, Clemengold
Chris and Abs discuss the impact of branding in the fresh produce business
Fruitbox 92 · Russell Allwell, Driscoll’s Europe
As the world’s largest berry marketer continues to grow, what opportunities exist to increase sales of fresh berries further?
Zespri launches court action in China
Kiwifruit marketer files civil action in Intellectual Property Court over unauthorised Gold3 production
Hort Innovation releases new investment strategy
Hort Innovation Strategy 2024-2026 provides a roadmap for Hort Innovation investments over the next three years with focus on growth, export and sustainability
Australian horticulture on track for A$4bn growth
Combined value of Australian fruit, vegetable, nut, turf and nursery industries to predicted to surge more than 20 per cent by 2030 to reach A$21.8bn
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
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Ausveg and Onions Australia announce merger
Organisations combine with the aim of maximising member benefits and promoting industry-wide success for the broader vegetable potato and onion sectors
Piñata Farms reaps benefit of tracking technology
Leading fruit producer says use of Escavox smart trackers has given it much greater assurance in quality and integrity of shipments
GBF reports strong demand for Cherish
New Zealand apple marketer says consumers across Asia are attracted to the variety’s candy-pink colour and “tropical flavour notes”
Happy Chop - Tearless Onions hit market
BASF launches first tearless onion for the Australian market exclusively with Woolworths following three decades of development
Costa suspends CEO search
Harry Debney to remain interim CEO until end of 2023 as group prepares for potential acquisition by Paine Schwartz Partners
Red Rich, Batlow Fruit and Ausfarm Fresh join forces
Tie-up to create one of Australia’s largest vertically integrated apple, mango and mandarin businesses
Hongjiu Fruit partners with Asia Fruit Logistica
Leading Chinese fruit distributor announced as Official Fresh Produce Partner to Asia Fruit Logistica 2023
Tomra unveils new research orchard
Orchard to assist research into fruit growing conditions to make sorting and grading even more effective
Brett Lee goes in to bat for Australian avocados in India
Australian cricketer will help promote fruit in India as Australian avocado ambassador
Costa Group receives takeover bid
Paine Schwartz Partners submits acquisition proposal with both parties hopeful of reaching a deal