Fresh produce
FollowUS 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...
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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
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
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.
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 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 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
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...
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...