Peel’s new roadmap for local food and beverage producers
Peel Development Commission has launched a roadmap to help the region’s food and beverage producers capitalise on market opportunities domestically and overseas.
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New registration and labelling processes for exporting to China
WA DPIRD has announced new food-labelling requirements and a new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China.
Have your say on the ILH Airfreight Interface Concept envisaged for Western Sydney
Western Parkland City Authority has released its concept for a 24-hour, state-of-the-art Airfreight Interface at Western Sydney International Airport. Now it’s seeking stakeholder comment via an online survey open until 8 December.
Costa’s berry big venture nets Asia Fruit Award
Costa’s joint venture with Driscoll’s vertically integrated blueberry operation in the Yunnan Province of China has netted a 2021 Asia Fruit Award for Impact.
HIA-AUSVEG-QDAF pilot shows fresh produce could be sea-freighted
New controlled-atmosphere tech shown to double the shelf life of sea-freighted fresh veg could give Australia’s horticulture exporters an edge amid pandemic-fuelled air-freight price hikes.
Perfection Fresh looks to expand export terrain for Calypso mangoes
As another bumper season begins Down Under, Perfection Fresh CEO Michael Simonetta talks with Fresh Plaza about the company’s plans for a mango-led global expansion.
Victorian Government helps bring locally produced Food to Market
The Victorian Government has pledged $8.4 million to help the state’s agricultural producers manage and minimise supply-chain risks; build capability in domestic markets; and expand their export reach.
Western Sydney University launches high-tech jobs ‘accelerator’ vision for the West
Western Sydney University’s new Tech Jobs Accelerator builds on the success of the university’s Launch Pad incubator, ensuring locals benefit from the opportunities that will accompany the soon-to-be-built Aerotropolis and related infrastructure investments.
Perfection Fresh acquires table grapes firm, eyeing export market expansion
National fruit and veg wholesaler Perfection Fresh has acquired a major table grapes operation as part of an ongoing push to diversify.
World-first blockchain-enabled credentialled marketplace – eCommerce 3.0 is here
QUT and Smart Trade Networks have just launched the world’s first fully blockchain-enabled credentialled marketplace. In their next ‘Smart trade hubs’ project, just commenced under the CRC, they plan to extend it to other commodities and markets.