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New Zealand’s Pan Produce Organisation Praised For Global Leadership
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 10:51 am | United Fresh
United Fresh is receiving international acclaim for its efforts to promote sustainability within the fresh produce sector, with New Zealand being hailed as a “pioneer” in a leading US publication. More >>
Fruit & Vegetable Trends For 2024: From United Fresh
Monday, 12 February 2024, 3:34 pm | United Fresh
United Fresh ( www.unitedfresh.co.nz ) has over 30 years of experience supporting and promoting the New Zealand fresh produce industry, working with the entire value chain, from seed producer and grower to consumer, providing leadership on pan-produce ... More >>
United Fresh Takes The Helm Of Fresh Facts And Reveals Fresh Produce Insights For NZ
Wednesday, 11 October 2023, 10:09 am | United Fresh
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. Dr. Hans Maurer, Chair ... More >>
International Trend Report September 2023:
Monday, 11 September 2023, 4:19 pm | United Fresh
United Fresh ( www.unitedfresh.co.nz ) has over 30 years of experience supporting and promoting the New Zealand fresh produce industry, working with the entire value chain, from seed producer and grower to consumer, providing leadership on pan-produce ... More >>
Fresh Fruit And Vegetable Prices Falling As Industry Rebounds From Challenging Season
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 3:45 pm | United Fresh
AUCKLAND , 14 June 2023: 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. United Fresh President, Jerry Prendergast, ... More >>
NZ Produce Industry Ushers In Sustainability Guidelines To Meet Pressing UN Deadline
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 12:57 pm | United Fresh
AUCKLAND , Thursday, 1 June 2023: This week United Fresh launches its Sustainability Guidelines, a significant body of work designed to assist fresh fruit and vegetable value chain organisations throughout Aotearoa New Zealand to make meaningful change ... More >>
Earth Day: Balancing Sustainability Costs With Rising Prices In Our Fruit And Vegetable Industry
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 9:01 am | United Fresh
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. For the country’s $6 billion horticulture industry, keen ... More >>
March Food Price Index Reflects The Consequences Of Stormy End To Summer
Monday, 17 April 2023, 11:06 am | United Fresh
AUCKLAND , 17 April 2023: 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 ... More >>
Food Price Index: Fruit And Vegetable Prices Reflect Unprecedented Disruption For Many Growers
Monday, 13 March 2023, 10:53 am | United Fresh
AUCKLAND , 13 March 2023: As expected, the Food Price Index released today shows another increase in the cost of fruit and vegetables from the same time last year and the extreme weather events experienced around Aotearoa will continue to impact ... More >>
Kiwi Women Encouraged To Consider A Career In Horticulture Providing Essential Nutrition To Whānau
Wednesday, 8 March 2023, 10:30 am | United Fresh
The award-winning team of women at United Fresh New Zealand want to use this year’s International Women’s Day to encourage others to join the thriving fresh produce industry. Acknowledging the vital role that women play in New Zealand’s $6 billion ... More >>
Food Price Index: Fruit And Vegetable Industry Continues To Battle Market Forces And Tough Weather Conditions
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 11:37 am | United Fresh
AUCKLAND , 14 February 2023: The release today of the monthly Food Price Index showing a 16 percent increase in the cost of fruit and vegetables around Aotearoa compared with January 2022 is unsurprising for the horticulture industry. United Fresh President, ... More >>
Food Price Index: Fruit And Vegetable Industry Continues To Battle Market Forces And Tough Weather Conditions
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 11:10 am | United Fresh
The release today of the monthly Food Price Index showing a 16 percent increase in the cost of fruit and vegetables around Aotearoa compared with January 2022 is unsurprising for the horticulture industry. United Fresh President, Jerry Prendergast, ... More >>
Fresh Vegetables Face Contamination Risk From Floodwaters
Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 11:53 am | United Fresh
United Fresh New Zealand advises consumers to be prepared for fresh vegetable shortages in the coming weeks as floodwaters throughout the upper North Island impact food safety. United Fresh Food Safety Representative, Anne-Marie Arts, says excess rainfall ... More >>
United Fresh Market Report 2022 – Finding Value In The Freshest Kiwi Produce
Monday, 12 December 2022, 9:15 am | United Fresh
As we near the end of a rollercoaster year of recovery from the global pandemic, New Zealand’s fresh fruit and vegetable growers will be taking a deep breath before they leap into 2023. United Fresh President, Jerry Prendergast, says the challenges ... More >>
Award-winning Fresh Produce Organisation Celebrates Milestone
Friday, 25 November 2022, 2:33 pm | United Fresh
Birthday celebrations were held earlier this week for United Fresh, Aotearoa’s pan produce industry organisation, which represents more than 90 members covering the entire value chain. The organisation was incorporated in 1991, when it brought ... More >>
Major Primary Industries Award Recognises Rapid Response To Feed The Hungry And Support Growers During Lockdown
Thursday, 7 July 2022, 1:57 pm | United Fresh
United Fresh New Zealand Incorporated have been presented the Primary Industries NZ Summit Team Award for their work delivering 300,000 boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables to whānau during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The management team of five were responsible ... More >>
Finalists For Major Award Delivered 300,000 Fresh Fruit And Vegetable Boxes To Whānau During Lockdown
Tuesday, 21 June 2022, 9:42 am | United Fresh
AUCKLAND, 21 June, 2022: As the country prepared to lockdown in March 2020, the small team of just five staff at United Fresh New Zealand Incorporated quickly realised the impact that a nationwide shutdown would have on the country’s $6 billion horticulture ... More >>
Good News For Kiwis - New Zealand Vegetable Prices Expected To Ease
Wednesday, 11 May 2022, 9:26 am | United Fresh
AUCKLAND, 11th May, 2022: The monthly Food Price Index (FPI) due to be released next week is predicted to show easing vegetable prices and industry insiders say that trend is set to continue as we head into winter. John Murphy, Grower and Chair ... More >>
Has COVID-19 Changed Our Shopping Habits Forever?
Wednesday, 22 September 2021, 10:05 am | United Fresh
AUCKLAND, 22 September 2021: Grocery shopping trends over the past few years have focused on the latest ‘superfood’ or diet and lifestyle craze, but this year research commissioned by United Fresh shows the significant impact that COVID-19 ... More >>
Ground-Breaking UN Discussion Identifies Pathways To Food Future For Aotearoa
Friday, 21 May 2021, 9:33 am | United Fresh
A pioneering United Nations discussion ‘The Future for Fruit & Vegetable Kai Systems in Aotearoa’, has identified a number of pathways for our fresh produce industry towards achieving a sustainable future for all Kiwis. Hosted by United Fresh, ... More >>
