The global stone fruit market is entering a period of increasing availability as harvests expand across the Northern Hemisphere. Larger volumes of peaches, nectarines, apricots, and flat fruit are reaching the market in several key producing countries, although weather-related challenges, including hail, rainfall, and temperature fluctuations, continue to influence production and fruit sizing in some regions. Read full article at Fresh Plaza 

Summerfruit Australia welcome Katherine Faull as Chief Executive Officer. Read in full HERE 

Government securing more fuel reserves - the Australian Fuel Security and Resilience package

The Albanese Labor Government has announced today that the Federal Budget next week will include an Australian Fuel Security and Resilience package to ensure energy sovereignty and protect our nation’s energy interests.

The package will provide more than $10 billion to secure Australia’s near-term fuel and fertiliser security, establish a permanent Government-owned Australian Fuel Security Reserve of around a billion litres, and lift the Minimum Stockholding Obligation by around 10 days for every type of fuel. 

Read full Media Release HERE

Join us online in May to round off the summerfruit 2026 harvest season

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Grower Funding 2026

The Hort Connections Grower Funding program is now live for 2026. All horticulture growers who pay a horticulture commodity levy are eligible to apply.

This funding helps cover costs including accommodation, flights, and attendance at Hort Connections 2026 — the largest horticulture conference and trade show in the Southern Hemisphere, bringing together leading growers and industry stakeholders.

Funding is limited, so be sure to check eligibility and application details to secure your place and take part in this major industry event.

Click HERE for more info 

Victorian Horticulture Inbound Trade Mission 2026

This May, Asia's top fresh produce buyers are coming to you. The Victorian Horticulture Inbound Trade Mission (VICHIB26) runs 18–22 May 2026 across Victoria's key growing regions.

This is your chance to meet over 30 premium importers from Japan, Korea, Greater China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Singapore, face to face, on home ground.

Delivered by Global Victoria — in partnership with Apple and Pear Australia (APAL), Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA), Citrus Australia, Summerfruit Australia (SAL), Cherry Growers Australia, Victorian Cherry Growers, Horticulture Innovation Australia and AusVeg — VICHIB26 is a five-day program of site visits, business matching and networking, built to help Victorian growers and exporters deepen existing relationships and turn introductions into lasting trade partnerships.

Click HERE for more information.