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Trend Report Aotearoa 2023

As we head into the latter half of 2023, New Zealand's food scene continues to be influenced by availability, sustainability and affordability with health and budget conscious Kiwi making smart choices about buying locally grown, in-season produce.

United Fresh Launches Fresh Facts 2023 with Fresh Produce Insights for NZ

Celebrating over two decades of providing invaluable insights into the fresh produce sector, Fresh Facts, an annual resource collating data contributions from the industry, has found a new home under the stewardship of United Fresh.

United Fresh Spring Trend Report 2023

Restricted household budgets, the need for balanced health and well-being, and an awareness of being eco-friendly for our planet have influenced the food and shopping trends for 2023.

Significant leadership transition in fresh produce industry to drive gender equity

The vital role that women play in New Zealand’s $6 billion horticulture sector has received a significant boost as United Fresh gears up to lead the industry collective, Women in Horticulture (WiH).

Bright future ahead for wāhine Māori growing careers in horticulture industry

One of the country’s most sought-after horticulture prizes, the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower of the Year Award has been presented to Grace Rehu (Rangitane, Taranaki) who works as a Leading Hand for T&G in Puketapu, Hawke’s Bay.

Fresh fruit and vegetable prices falling as industry rebounds from challenging season

For the first time this year, the Food Price Index (FPI) shows a drop in the cost of fruit and vegetables as the country’s growers recover from a tough spell of weather-related challenges.

Balancing sustainability costs with rising prices in our fruit and vegetable industry

Research conducted last year showed nearly two thirds of Kiwi shoppers were unwilling to pay a premium for fruit and vegetables grown, picked, packed and delivered with sustainable practices

March Food Price Index reflects the consequences of stormy end to summer

The release today of the March Food Price Index shows yet another month of disruption to the country’s fresh produce industry off the back of a challenging summer. Fruit and vegetable prices in March were up 22.2 percent on March 2022.

Food Price Index: Fruit and vegetable prices reflect unprecedented disruption for many growers

As expected, the Food Price Index released today shows another increase in the cost of fruit and vegetables from the same time last year