Reports and ResearchIndustry Data & Trends
The following sites contain useful information and resources on industry data and trends for the Fresh Produce and Floral Industries.
FreshIncite by Freshlogic
Freshlogic's monthly publication FreshIncite is a concise monthly newsletter summary of Australian and international food industry trends, innovations and insights relevant to the Australian food market. At this stage, the publication is free. To receive a report each month, visit http://freshlogic.com.au/freshincite .
January 2012
This edition features highlights such as: Food spending shows some restoration; Festive retailer promotions; Retail reinvention beckons; Traffic light gets another app; Consumers want communication; Highlights from Mealpulse; Retail space overload?; and much more.
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Student Reports
Sustainability: Trends in the Fresh Produce Industry and ROI
Career Pathways Student Report - PMA Fresh Summit 2011
This report describes a study tour that looked at the innovations and trends in global fresh produce as witnessed at the 2011 PMA Fresh Summit held in Atlanta, Georgia Oct 14-17 2011. University of Queensland third year Agribusiness students Belinda Boshammer and Allana McIntyre attended the PMA Fresh Summit as part of the Career Pathways Program, a scholarship program run by the PMA Foundation for Industry Talent. This report was requested as part of that study trip with the brief aimed at obtaining the students’ perspectives on sustainability trends in fresh produce, and the resulting ROI.
Career Pathways Student Report - PMA Fresh Summit 2010
This report describes a study tour that looked at the innovations and trends in global fresh produce as witnessed at the 2010 PMA Fresh Summit held in Orlando, Florida Oct 15-18 2010. University of Queensland third year Agribusiness students Claire Wookey and Nigel Solomon attended the PMA Fresh Summit as part of the PMA Foundation for Industry Talent (FIT) program. This report was requested as part of that study trip with the brief aimed at obtaining the students’ perspectives on fresh produce trends from other countries in comparison to domestic, and to identify ways to translate the American PMA FIT program into an Australian format for PMA Australia/New Zealand.
Australasian Resources
Australia & New Zealand Agribusiness Review
The Australia & New Zealand Agribusiness Review provides monthly commentary on the region’s economic and agricultural conditions. As a snapshot of the food and agribusiness sectors, the review includes recent price and market trend data and analysis and covers a range of topics relevant to both Australia and New Zealand.
Australian Resources
ABARE: Overview of the Australian food industry, 2009–10
This publication provides a statistical overview of the major aspects of the Australian food industry and its place in the domestic economy in 2009-10. In addition, recent statistics on Australian and world food trade are also provided.
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ABARE: Australian vegetable growing farms: an economic survey, 2008-09
Publication date: 25 Nov 2010| This report contains results from the latest of the ABARE-BRS surveys conducted on behalf of Horticulture Australia Ltd. The survey was conducted from April to July 2010 and collected comprehensive data on the physical, financial and socioeconomic characteristics of vegetable farms in 2008-09 and 2009-10. The information contained in this report will help in making decisions on research and development initiatives and policy affecting the future direction and growth of the Australian vegetable industry.
Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC) State of the Industry Report
Conducted by KPMG on behalf of the AFGC, the State of the Industry Report consists of extensive historical and current data which collectively describe the broader food and grovery sector and the contribution it makes to the Australian economy. This report and others can be found here.
Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity Research Publications
This site provides a database for corporate and research publications on plant biosecurity.
DAFF Australian Food Statistics
This site lists all current DAFF Australian Food Statistics publications.
DAFF Evaluation of the Citrus Market Diversification Program
The Citrus Market Diversification program was commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to improve the competitiveness of the Citrus Industry. The evaluation was required to address the perceived and actual outcomes of the program, how effectively the objectives were achieved and how effectively and efficiently the program was delivered. It also identified future opportunities for the citrus industry.
DAFF FOODmap: A Comparative Analysis of Australian Food Distribution Channels
FOODmap: A comparative analysis of Australian food distribution channels examines the different ways food reaches consumers; ranging from the expected, such as supermarkets and coffee shops, to the less obvious, such as hospitals and prisons.
Food Safety Survey: Weekend Produce Markets
A survey of Horticultural Produce for Chemical Residues in South Australia
Future Focus Report
Future Focus is the Australian horticulture industry strategic plan, conducted by HAL. It will position the entire horticulture industry to proactively address future challenges and give the industry a strategic path for future growth. Future Focus will direct the industry’s attention to opportunities that will increase profitability, whilst concentrating on building whole of industry approaches to aid commodity specific plans. One of Future Focus’ aims is to balance a long term strategy with immediate industry concerns. Another is to deliver tangible outcomes and advice to the industry, including insight into what should be done, when, why and how. The Future Focus Report 2009 can be found here.
Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) website
Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) is a not-for-profit, industry-owned company. It works in partnership with Australia’s horticulture industries to invest in research, development and marketing programs that provide benefit to industry and the wider community. Information and final reports can be found on this site.
NAB Monthly Rural Commodity Wrap
This monthly economic report produced by the National Australia Bank, takes a look at some of the key events that occur in the Australian agribusiness sector each month.
National Farmers Federation: Farm Facts 2011
Facts is published each year as a compendium of useful and authoritative facts and figures about Australian agriculture, based on fully attributed data from independent sources. Farm Facts, now in its fourth edition, is a fast reference to top-of-mind national and state-by-state facts about Australia’s farm sector, as well as specific references for drilling down to data on Australia’s leading agricultural commodities.
Plant Health Australia: National Plant Health Status Report
The National Plant Health Status Report (NPHSR) is a single document that provides a current and concise overview of Australia’s plant health system.
Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey: Australia
The Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has been conducted since 2000 by an independent research organisation interviewing an average of 1200 farmers throughout the country each quarter. The survey monitors outlook and general sentiment in the major agricultural industries throughout the country on both a regional and national level.
ShopAbility: End-to-End FMCG and Retail Support
Whether you’re a manufacturer or a retailer, ShopAbility offers a 360 degree view on how to optimise your business. As one of its core offerings, this site provides news and articles that offer best practice advice on shopper research, category & channel know-how, people & systems development and holistic business strategy in a user-friendly format.
New Zealand Resources
HortNZ website
Horticulture New Zealand represents 7000 commercial fruit and vegetable growers, providing strategic direction and focus, building strong relationships with product groups and associations and working at both a national and regional level.
MAF Publications
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forrestry (MAF) aims to enhance New Zealand's natural advantage by encouraging high-performing sectors; developing safe and freer trade; ensuring healthy New Zealanders; and by protecting New Zealand's natural resources for the benefit of future generations. This link provides an extensive list of regular MAF specialist publications.
New Zealand Horticulture Fresh Facts 2007
This report provides a snapshot of the fruit, vegetable, floral and wine industries for 2007.
Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey: New Zealand
Conducted on the same basis as its Australian counterpart, the Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey (New Zealand) has been conducted since 2003. It is administered by independent research agency TNS Conversa, interviewing a panel of 450 farmers each quarter.
