Australian fresh produce marketing company, Perfection Fresh, has secured the exclusive rights for Australia to market a new premium apple, EnchantedTM, developed by the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) as part of the Australian National Apple Breeding Program. Perfection Fresh supply manager - fruit, Phil Butler said the natural non-browning characteristics of EnchantedTM set it apart, presenting a valuable marketing edge with which to enter the competitive Australian apple market. “Perfection... ...Read more »

Industry participants from the citrus supply chain, from growers to retailers, have recently discussed prospects for the upcoming citrus season at national forums facilitated by Australian Citrus Growers Inc (ACG). Despite the tough conditions created by the ongoing drought and low water allocations faced by many Australian citrus growers, consumers can expect high quality, great eating Australian Navel oranges and mandarins this autumn/winter. Australia’s favourite mandarin variety,... ...Read more »

It is expected that the citrus crop will be lower this season due to the drought. Growers in NSW and Queensland are still expected to have an average crop size due to recent rains, however the Murray Valley area in Victoria and the Riverland region of South Australia haven’t been so fortunate, with an expectation that the amount of fruit produced will be about 25% below average. The price of citrus fruit could therefore be expected to rise  Read More →

The USA and China have recently applied to export apples and stonefruit into Australia. Biosecurity Australia has now begun their risk assessment into the products to determine whether or not they will allow the two countries to import the products to Australia. Local growers have made clear their concern that allowing the imports will result in new pests and diseases being brought into the country. Furthermore, the impact of new competition on farmers could be substantial in some cases and cost... ...Read more »