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Market update – European crops, war, and pricing pressure.
The world is rapidly changing and significant factors are impacting the sourcing and supply of products, particularly from Europe. Europe The backdrop entering into the next Eastern European red fruit crop in July/August is very high market prices. The high prices are due to a combination of factors, including; Increased demand due to strong retail…
Natural Ingredients, more than just bulk foods
You may know us as suppliers of bulk importers of fruits, vegetables, juices and purees. You may not know that we also provide IQF (individually quick frozen) fruits and vegetables to the food service industry and retail. The benefits of using IQF for food service are extensive, at the core, IQF produce assists to reduce…
What’s in store for food in 2022?
With a New Year approaching so does new trends in food. As we look towards 2022 and with recent unprecedented events more people are focusing not only on what they are consuming but also on how it is grown and produced. Sustainability was a key element in food trends for 2021 and it is again…
Good for your Gut
We all know the Christmas season is known for too much food, too much alcohol and generally being a little too merry! Here are some foods that will assist you to balance that overindulgence and get yourself back into a healthy routine by helping you counter the increased consumption. Healthy eating is fast becoming a…
Summer fruits, more than just a fruit salad.
With warmer weather setting in, summer fruits are front of mind again in Australia. When you think tropical fruits you probably normally picture fruit salads and ice creams, but these delicious, fragrant and brightly coloured fruits are so much more than that. The harvest season is almost upon us for these delicious fruits with crops…
Fruit and beer, a match made in heaven.
The rise of craft brew has been significant over the last decade. With so many new brews and flavour combinations entering the market, fruits provide a huge range of natural flavour choices for flavouring beer. We know that this market is in a growth phase, and with Eastern Australia looking towards post lockdown life, we…
Worldwide shipping delays and how it will impact your business.
We recently discussed in our May Market Update that disruption in the global shipping network is causing extensive blowouts in lead-times. Let’s discuss that in more detail. The pandemic has affected global supply chains in a range of ways. On one hand the demand for goods worldwide had a sharp increase due to the boom of online shopping…
Home cooking during the pandemic – How it’s created a new demand
Trends around the world have shown that home cooking and demand for basic ingredients have skyrocketed, right around the world. The reason for this sharp increase has been, in the majority, influenced by the movement and social restrictions caused by the current pandemic. Here’s why…. Consumer trends Home Cooking throughout the pandemic has become a…
No it’s not a trick, non browning avocado is real!
Sound too good to be true? Think about an avocado, that when cut, doesn’t turn an unsightly brown, helping you to keep your food looking fresh for days longer. How can we offer natural, additive free avocado that doesn’t brown? Introducing the Natavo™ avocado. Natavo™ avocado undergoes a unique process that when completed results in…
Market Update, May 2021
Our sector has experienced explosive growth over the last 12 months, which is at levels that we have not seen before. COVID19 both increased the demand for fruit and vegetable products, due to the long shelf life of frozen and packaged fruits plus an increasing demand for products used in home cooking and baking, such…