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Fresh produce

US food giant Driscoll’s acquires stake in Costa Group

US food giant Driscoll’s acquires stake in Costa Group

California-based berries supplier Driscoll's and its partners have taken full ownership of Australian fresh fruit and vegetables company Costa Group. Driscoll's is part of a Paine Schwartz Partner-led conso...
Coles gives imperfect produce new purpose with veggie powder range
Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson resigns to take up US role
Perfection Fresh, Sesame Street unite to encourage healthy eating habits
Offbeat Harvest leverages “imperfect” produce to solve food waste issue

Fresh produce Archives

Driscoll's Sweetest Batch strawberries make a comeback this Summer

Driscoll’s Sweetest Batch strawberries make a comeback this summer

The bright crimson Zara variety offers a sweet flavour and aroma, which the company credits to natural cross-pollination...
Meat, produce prices ease food price inflation

Meat, produce prices ease food price inflation

Red meat and fresh produce saw annual inflation of less than 1 per cent, which "will be welcome news for Australian cons...
Perfection Fresh founder Antonio Simoneta dies

Perfection Fresh founder Antonio Simoneta dies

He was described as a remarkable man deeply devoted to his family, friends and business.

Capital Food Market opens in Belconnen with 40 F&B tenants

The market hall is the final stage of Elanor Investors Group's revitalisation of the site.

Gold Coast organic pioneer Flannerys opens at new site after 31 years

The Miami store project cost the retailer $1 million.

Woolworths names winners of Trade Partner of the Year awards

Annual supplier award winners revealed – and a family farm takes top honours.
Piñata Farms' Honey Gold mangoes have rolled out in supermarkets nationwide as the farm's annual harvest begins.

Honey Gold mangoes rolls out in supermarkets nationwide

Excellent quality will be offset by lower volume due to climate impact.

GetFresh penalised for alleged breaches of Horticulture Code 

The supplier allegedly failed to have horticulture produce agreements while trading with growers, and failed to publish ...
Good and Fugly introduce pantry-add ons for produce boxes

Good and Fugly introduces pantry add-ons for produce boxes

Aside from the usual fruits and vegetables, the range will include six pantry staples: eggs, milk, coffee beans, honey, ...
NZ organic grocery Chantal Organics celebrates 45 years

NZ grocer Chantal Organics celebrates 45 years

The business is known for supplying Kiwis with sustainable and organic products in grocery and health food stores.

Food and Agribusiness Network chair Jacqui Price steps down

FAN appointed Price to the board in 2017 and became its longest-serving director.
Fruit grower Nutrano penalised for alleged Horticulture Code breaches

Fruit grower Nutrano penalised for alleged Horticulture Code breaches

The ACCC accused Nutrano of failing to provide transparent information about sales prices.

International segment drives Costa Group’s revenue growth

China recorded a 53 per cent increase in revenue thanks to strong and sustained demand over the entire season, while Mor...
Farmer's Pick expands grocery subscription service into Queensland (1)

Farmers Pick expands grocery subscription service into Queensland

The company has been helping combat food waste in the country since 2020 and has successfully rescued over 1.5 million k...

Australian jackfruit industry gets $1 million boost

Jackfruit has been identified as a “priority” for investment by the Australian Emerging Topical Fruits Strategic RD&E Pl...