Industry news

Stay informed with the latest from 
growers and retailers.

Boomer cohort fuelling growth in luxury spending but also cutting back spending on other areas 

Creditor Watch is forecasting that nearly one in 10 cafes, coffee shops and restaurants will go out of business in the next 12...

Coles growth in international foods

Coles has seen a trend of customers eating out less due to cost of living pressures, which has fuelled the growth of meals...

Volume drops week on week for all berry categories

The volume has dropped week on week for all berry categories; however, compared to the same week last year, Blueberries and Blackberries are...

A record for competitive Blueberries eating has been set…. 

A few weeks back, we shared the news of the first “Great American Blueberry Challenge,” in which contestants ate as many berries as...

Aldi abandons online shopping launch. 

Aldi has decided against expanding into online shopping to maintain its low-cost product offerings. Aldi ran a trial in 2022 where shoppers could...

 Supply of Standard Blueberries (125g) in NSW has increased, but not as much as we expected with the cooler weather. 

Supply of Standard Blueberries (125g) in NSW has increased, but not as much as we expected with the cooler weather. Premium continues to...

New legislation proposed to provide tax incentives for donations of surplus produce. 

New legislation proposed to provide tax incentives for donations of surplus produce....

 Retail spending slows down in May. 

Retail spending slows down in May....

 Demand is expected to improve across Berries this week, with school holidays ending in every state.

Demand is expected to improve across Berries this week, with school holidays ending in every state. The cool change in Northern NSW will...