Vietnam market access: Plum position for Aussie crop
Australian plums are headed to Vietnam following a strategic research and development effort and successful market access negotiations led by the Australian Government's Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Read full article HERE 

"The prospects for flat nectarines in 2024 are looking very good, with strong sales expected"
Flat stone fruit, a very versatile and convenient product, is here to stay, as demonstrated by current production and consumption data. In fact, only 1% of the registered flat nectarine acreage in 2021 existed prior to the year 2000, and the projected development of the flat nectarine segment will give a new boost, with the help of its flagship club label: Ondine.
Read full Fresh Plaza article HERE

2024-35: Horticulture Exports – Application for the export of Summerfruit to protocol markets

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and the registration of treatment facilities, to export summerfruit to protocol markets for the 2024-2025 season.

Applications must be received by 5:00pm (AEST) Friday 15 July 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Super Guarantee Increase 
The May 2024 Federal Budget maintained the Super Guarantee's legislated increase to 12%. From 1 July 2024 the Super Guarantee will increase to 11.5%. It will then increase by a further 0.5% on 1 July 2025 to reach 12%.

Get set for a minimum wage increase

Following its Annual Wage Review, the Fair Work Commission has announced an increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages.
The Commission has increased the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages by 3.75%.
The increase applies from the first pay period starting on or after 1 July 2024.
In the meantime, you can:

• learn more about the minimum wage increase at 2023 - 2024 Annual Wage Review (bookmark this page and check back for updates)
• use Find my award to check which award applies to you

An updated version of the Fair Work Information Statement will also be available from 1 July 2024.

The popularity of flat peaches has significantly increased over the years, despite initial perceptions of the fruit as unattractive and misshapen, says Aysel Oguz, Commercial Manager for Turkish fresh produce grower and exporter Anadolu Etap. "Typically, the stone fruit season, including flat peaches, begins in southern regions of Türkiye such as Tarsus, Mersin, and Adana. Reflecting on the early days of flat peach cultivation in the area, I recall a time when people considered the fruit to be shapeless and unattractive. Today, however, it has become a premium product with widespread popularity. The flat peach is favoured for its excellent taste, aroma, and high sugar content, in addition to being easy to eat."  Read the full Fresh Plaza article HERE