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Nutrano pilots sustainable fruit stickers
Nutrano Produce Group has trialled compostable fruit stickers across select citrus lines in an effort to reduce its environmental footprint.
The company has partnered with labelling company Sinclair to use ...
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RECALL: Aldi Fresh Salad Co baby spinach products
The products were available for purchase in Aldi stores in Queensland and some stores in Northern NSW.
Perfection Fresh’s Michael Simonetta resigns, new CEO appointed
During his 40-year career, Simonetta introduced products to Australia such as Broccolini, Qukes, and Calypso mangoes.
Senate inquiry supports closing organic loophole
The Senate Inquiry has been extended until February 11.
Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch Strawberries return to supermarkets
The berries are available starting in December, with the full range expected from January to March.
Horticulture wholesaler Galati penalised for unauthorised trading
The company did not sign a horticulture produce agreement when trading with growers.
Australia may experience a tomato glut following fruit virus crisis
The unprecedented situation has driven market prices of truss tomatoes to below $1 per kilo.
Mountain Blue launches plastic-free packaging trial
The punnets are made of recycled paper.
Kiwifruit grower Zespri goes sustainable with compostable labels
The T55 fruit sticker is compostable and entirely biodegradable.
Berries at scale: World’s first vertical indoor berry farm opens
Plenty applied proprietary software and AI to oversee ideal temperature, light and humidity across its grow rooms.
New Zealand suspends all Australian tomato imports
The suspension is being reviewed in seven days.
PopBox launches new flavour into Woolworths
The product is sourced from 100 per cent Aussie-grown corn.
Rabobank: Australian avocado production sets new records
Production predictions for the fiscal year 2023/24 Australian avocado crop are up 20 per cent year on year.
Coles and Woolworths supplier HS Fresh Food collapses
The AFR reported that FTI Consulting will consider selling or recapitalising the business.
Zespri names its new CEO, Jason Te Brake, an operations expert
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has appointed Jason Te Brake as CEO, replacing Daniel Mathieson.
Farmer’s markets and the future of fresh food retail in Australia
In Australia, the farmer's market is a vibrant, community-focused space offering a direct connection between consumer an...
