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Thursday 23 April 2026

Produce

Zespri to manage around Cyclone Vaianu, Middle East war impacts
17 Apr 2026   /

Zespri to manage around Cyclone Vaianu, Middle East war impacts

Zespri is planning to manage around recent weather impacts and ongoing disruption in the Middle East to deliver this season’s crop, even with the latest increase in its crop estimate.


Listeria fears prompt sprout recall
16 Apr 2026  

Listeria fears prompt sprout recall

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Fresh blueberry import consultation extended
14 Apr 2026   /

Fresh blueberry import consultation extended

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EPA approves potato fungicide seed treatment
13 Apr 2026  

EPA approves potato fungicide seed treatment

The Environmental Protection Authority has approved a new fungicide seed treatment to control disease on potatoes.


T&G Global mulling Fresh break-up
9 Apr 2026   /

T&G Global mulling Fresh break-up

Fresh produce giant T&G Global is considering all options as part of its long-running sale process, including a break-up of its Fresh division.


Heinz Watties canning SKUs, factories, 350 jobs
12 Mar 2026   /

Heinz Watties canning SKUs, factories, 350 jobs

Loss-making manufacturer Heinz Wattie’s has announced a wide-ranging operational restructure cutting product lines, factory footprint, and people as part a long-term strategy focus.


What’s in ComCom new guidance on grocery transport and logistics?
6 Mar 2026  

What’s in ComCom new guidance on grocery transport and logistics?

The guidance follows the recent code review and clarifies the “absolute prohibition” on RGRs directly or indirectly requiring suppliers to use specific transport or logistics services.


How do you like them apples? T&G back in black
27 Feb 2026   /

How do you like them apples? T&G back in black

T&G Global stages a massive financial turnaround, as its focus on the global premium apple category helps it pare back consecutive years of losses.


Kiwi quality and quantity boost Seeka
27 Feb 2026  

Kiwi quality and quantity boost Seeka

The recent colossal kiwifruit crop sends Seeka to record results, with the leading post-harvest player posting a 60% hike in net profit before tax.


Rockit apple partner creditor claims top $12m
4 Feb 2026   /

Rockit apple partner creditor claims top $12m

A Rockit apple growing partnership has received creditors claiming of more than $12m, according to a first report from administrators.


MG Group partners with The Gut Foundation 
4 Feb 2026   /

MG Group partners with The Gut Foundation 

New Zealand grower-owned co-operative Market Gardeners Limited, trading as the MG Group, has become a platinum partner of The Gut Foundation.


From commodity to culture – United Fresh’s 2026 trend report
27 Jan 2026  

From commodity to culture – United Fresh’s 2026 trend report

Fresh produce is moving beyond price and availability to play a more central role in identity, technology and value-led eating, according to a new 2026 trend report from United Fresh.