$6 billion produce industry improves traceability systems
Food safety, environmental concerns and increasing awareness of health and wellness issues have led to increasing demands from consumers.
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Continued growth for NZ avocado industry
Industry returns for the 2019-20 season are $154m, and increase on the previous year of $10m.
Fruit & vegetables more important than ever!
Shop local and shop in season for the best value for money and to give your body the nutrition it needs.
Record avocado sales in NZ
NZ industries across the horticulture sector have collaborated to ensure horticulture plays a key role in NZ’s post-COVID-19 recovery.
How farmers help to ‘Meat the Need’ in NZ
Silver Fern Farms is delighted to have the opportunity to enable its farmers to donate meat locally to those who need it most.
New World shows support for NZ producers
A recent survey by New World found that a focus on buying NZ products is set to be one of the most enduring changes from lockdown.
‘Sweet as’ mandarin harvest underway
More than 12 million sweet tasting satsuma mandarins will soon be available across New Zealand.
Avoparty with avocados
NZ Avocado have teamed up with Kitchen Takeover to unite separated friends and family around virtual dining tables during lockdown.
5000 fresh fruit and vegetable boxes diverted to families
Fresh produce deemed for the Fruit and Vegetables in Schools initiative is now being diverted to families in need.
2020 apple harvest in full swing
T&G Global is in the midst of picking around 6.5 million cartons of crunchy, delicious apples.
Goodbye winter – hello asparagus!
The country’s asparagus harvest is a welcome signal of warmer days to come.
Top 10 fresh produce trends
United Fresh have revealed their inaugural Trend Report for New Zealand.