Sector | Special Australia and New Zealand
John Tselekidis - Mitolo Family Farms:
“Weather conditions have been challenging, with the heat and rains impacting overall quality and yields"
Andrew Smith - R&R Smith
Blissful season blooms for Tasmanian apple grower
Cam Clayton - DMS Progrowers
Resilient vines at base of NZ kiwifruit success
Ellery Tappin - MG Group:
"Greenskins offer consumers something different, with a firmer texture and a rich, nutty eating experience.”
Mark Trzaskoma - Battunga Orchards:
"All of our coloured varieties look to be colouring really well”
Ben Meadows - Harvest Moon:
"We have gained six new international retailers this year”
Rebecca Scurr - Piñata Farms:
"If we grow the pie together it’s a bigger pie for everyone"
Big growth in Australian finger lime industry
Dave Reilly - Gurra Downs Date Company
Date producer fights on despite uphill battle
Travis Murphy - All Aussie Farmers:
"We love dealing with hard working family farms who are premium growers"
Ian Turk - New Zealand Persimmon Industry Council
Cautious optimism for NZ persimmons
Mark Rohrlach - Detpak:
"These features address the core challenges faced in fresh produce packaging"
New Zealand exporters urge support for Indian trade deal
Protect the journey, not just the fruit
“Good post-harvest practice is about protecting all the work that has already gone into the fruit"
Josh Parlane - Snazzy Fruit Company
Differentiation is the key for NZ apple innovator
Alison Tolson - Avorama:
"A lot of fruit is being exported to relieve the burden on the domestic market"
Liarna White - Jolarna Family Trust
Good conditions lead to strong season for NZ kiwifruit grower
Troy Agosti - EVO HASS:
Avocados don’t have a supply problem; they have a confidence problem
Anthony Dobson - Tropical Pines:
“Pineapples are not disappearing from the shelf — it’s just less than optimal supply.”
Marie Piccone - Manbulloo
Mango grower navigates a challenging wet season
U.S. and European supply chains face cost and trade pressures
