Retail news from Produce Plus
Important developments in the food retail arena in Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on fresh produce procurement, distribution, marketing, merchandising, and new product development.
Heroes help Coles promote fresh produce
New Fresh Food Challenge harnesses DC Super Heroes to encourage fresh fruit and vegetable consumption
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
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
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
Coles awards sustainability grants
Fresh produce growers are among the latest round of Coles Nurture Fund recipients
Citrus season kicks off in Western Australia
Locally grown citrus fruit to receive special promotion across the state’s supermarkets
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
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“Unprecedented disruption” for New Zealand growers
Food Price Index data shows higher fruit and vegetable prices, reflecting the many challenges producers are facing
The Warehouse adds fresh produce
Fruit and vegetables available at six of the New Zealand retailer’s stores as part of trial
IFG celebrates 20 years of Cotton Candy
Unique variety added a new flavour profile to the table grape category
Leah Weckert named Coles CEO
Long-serving executive to replace Steven Cain in May, as retailer announces first half results
Scott Marshall to depart Metcash
Australian wholesale distribution and marketing company begins search for food pillar CEO
Tune in to the biggest industry trends ahead of Fruit Logistica 2023
Special online series World of Fresh Ideas offers sneak preview of industry’s latest and most exciting developments before Fruit Logistica begins, with first of eight videos now online
Asiafruit Congress: markets on the rise
The opening session to Asiafruit Congress explored opportunities in emerging markets such as Vietnam and India
Consumers keen for organic produce at Coles
Retailer expands range to meet increasing demand for organic fruits and vegetables
Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch strawberries get Australia-wide launch
New strawberry offering for the Australian market officially launches across the country this summer
Global Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business