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The latest updates, statements, and industry announcements from the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance.
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Stay informed on the AFPA's recent advocacy work, leadership updates, and industry milestones.
1 January 2026: Veronica Papacosta appointed as new CEO of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance
28 April 2025: Market Access for Australian Apples to China a Major Win for Horticulture Sector
12 February 2025: Binned Biosecurity Levy a win for fresh produce growers
29 January 2025: Richard Clayton elected Chair of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance for 2025
Media Archive
2024 Media Releases
- 17 September 2024 - New Australia-UAE Free Trade Agreement Unlocks Tariff-Free Access for Australian Agriculture
- 11 September 2024 - Launch of Parliamentary Friends of Fresh Produce to champion Australia’s fresh produce industry
- 10 September 2024 - Industry welcomes new market access for Australian plums to Vietnam
- 18 July 2024 - AFPA welcomes improved market access for Australian table grapes to Japan
- 6 March 2024 - Australian fresh produce industry delegation focussed on growing relationships with Japan
- 31 January 2024 - Industry leader Gavin Scurr elected as Chair of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance
2023 Media Releases
- 12 October 2023 - Australia’s fresh produce industry enroute to Vietnam to celebrate growing trade
- 5 June 2023 - Botched consultation with industry risks the future growth of the PALM Scheme
- 10 May 2023 - Budget delivers investment in biosecurity and much needed funding relief for DAFF
- 15 March 2023 - High level political support delivers access to India for Australian avocados
2022 Media Releases
- 5 December 2022- Delegation of Australia’s major fresh produce suppliers enroute to Japan to strengthen industry relationships
- 26 October 2022 - Budget delivers welcome investment in the PALM scheme, skills and accommodation
- 3 June 2022 - Gas price increases will contribute to higher fruit and vegetable prices
- 1 June 2022 - AFPA welcomes Senator Murray Watt as Federal Agriculture Minister
- 15 May 2022 - Union alliance and Woolworths partnership should support all workers
- 10 May 2022 - AFPA Board appoints new CEO to lead industry growth
- 29 April 2022 - Reporting and enforcement vital to new Horticulture Award standard
- 26 April 2022 - Labor’s renewed Pacific commitment is welcome but not at the expense of an Agriculture Visa with ASEAN
- 3 April 2022 - India interim agreement is a fruitful opportunity for Australian growers
- 28 March 2022 - Industry welcomes partnership with Vietnam to deliver Ag Visa
- 28 January 2022 - Fresh Select’s John Said elected as Australian Fresh Produce Alliance Chair
- 7 January 2022 - Isolation rules creating shortages in Australia’s food supply chains
2021 Media Releases
- 17 December 2021 - Industry welcomes $87.2M investment to implement the Ag Visa
- 14 December 2021 - Funding for Ombudsman key to levelling horticulture industry playing field
- 23 November 2021 - Industry welcomes improved Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme
- 5 November 2021 - AFPA Statement on the variation of the Horticulture Award 2021
- 1 October 2021 - Australian Agriculture Worker Visa on track to deliver for industry
- 14 September 2021 - Streamlined Pacific Australia Labour Mobility to address industry needs
- 23 August 2021 - Coalition Government delivers visa for farmers
- 29 July 2021 - Appropriate piece rates are critical to incentivising a motivated workforce
- 27 July 2021 - Ensuring high standards key to success of a Seasonal Agriculture Worker visa
- 14 July 2021 - Industry calls on Government to implement Agriculture Visa Trial
- 16 June 2021 - Returning and productive workforce secured through seasonal agriculture worker visa
- 7 June 2021 - Government doubles the cost of exporting fresh fruit and vegetables
- 11 March 2021 - Recognition of migrant workforce highlighted in government roadmap
- 21 January 2021 - LaManna Premier Group’s Anthony Di Pietro elected as next Chair of the Australian Fresh Produce Alliance
2020 Media Releases
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2019 Media Releases
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