Ripening pears after 1-MCP treatment
March 18, 2026Gordon Brown reviews Portuguese research investigating the use of 1-NAA to reverse the inhibition of ripening in pears…
No Snackgrets apples marketing campaign hits the sweet spot
March 11, 2026A combination of targeted advertising and instore sampling of apple varieties is captivating consumers’ attention. Australia’s apple industry…
From no-regret snacking to global opportunity
February 18, 2026Find out how insights and evidence have shaped this year’s apples marketing plan. In FY26–27, the apple market…
Smarter orchard renovation: boosting returns with multi-leader training systems
A variety of planar canopy structures are being trialled and evaluated in Tasmania under an orchard renovation scenario….
Fruit quality lift in 2025, project shows
February 11, 2026Transparent, timely data has helped strengthen quality performance across several of Australia’s apple and pear growing regions. The…
Eye on the market, ‘boots on the ground’ drives success at Joyson
February 4, 2026A strong market focus, simple-to-manage orchard systems and ‘boots on the ground’ are driving success for the Adelaide…
Positioning for a strong start to the harvest
As we head into the busy midsummer period, many growers have already been hard at work with cherries over…
APAL Industry Forum to equip growers for a confident future
January 21, 2026Australia’s apple and pear industry will come together in the heart of Melbourne for the 2026 APAL Industry Forum. At a time of significant change and pressure across horticulture, this year’s APAL Industry Forum on…
Brand Australia: selling premium apples to China’s high-end consumers
January 7, 2026Australian fresh produce is highly regarded in China, and quality and branding are key to maintaining this premium positioning. Jonathan Cox’s relationship with China began at…
Opportunities for achieving orchard efficiencies
December 17, 2025How can we increase ROI per unit in a price-constrained market? What strategies can help increase Class 1…
