5 + A Day
New Zealand’s 5+ A Day Charitable Trust has thrown its support behind the growing call for a World Fruit and Vegetable Day. A celebration was held on 14 October to […]
Wed 02/11/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Kris Robb (Clyde Orchard)/Radio New Zealand
Fruit growers across the central North Island are facing heavy losses after frosts wiped out crops, according to a Radio New Zealand report. Owner Darien McFadden said a minus four […]
Tue 25/10/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
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The EU and New Zealand have concluded negotiations for a Trade Agreement, which is set to open significant economic opportunities for companies and consumers on both sides. The deal also […]
Thu 14/07/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Rockit Apple
Innovative New Zealand snack sized apple company, Rockit Global Limited is saying ‘bello’ (‘hello’) to vitality in its biggest global collaboration to date with Universal Pictures’ iconic Minions. Coinciding with […]
Mon 11/07/2022 by Rockit Apple
Tomra
Tomra has opened its new Fresh Food’s Field Research Centre in Waikato, New Zealand. The facility’s inauguration was an opportunity for the company to showcase its cutting-edge technology from its […]
Thu 23/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Bostock New Zealand
New Zealand’s latest organic apple variety, Dazzle, has landed in Vietnam. New Zealand apple grower Bostock has teamed up with Vietnam’s largest premium fruit importer, Tony Fruit, to exclusively deliver […]
Mon 06/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
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New Zealand’s apple production and exports are forecast to rise in marketing year 2021/22 (January 2022-December 2022), but remain far below levels previously expected as a result of continued shortages […]
Tue 24/05/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
World Avocado Congress
Next April, the world’s leading avocado growers and specialists will descend upon New Zealand for the 10th World Avocado Congress. The World Avocado Congress represents an ideal opportunity for avocado […]
Tue 03/05/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
This season has the potential to be another record-breaking year for Zespri, with at least 190 million trays expected to be harvested, overtaking last year’s record of over 177 million […]
Wed 06/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Jan Helebrant
New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry hopes the reopening of the country’s borders to backpackers will help address the labour shortage the country has been facing in recent years. Working holiday visa […]
Thu 24/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Flickr/Harvey Barrison
HortNZ reports that vegetable prices in New Zealand will continue to increase if the Government does not support growers to find ways to reduce the costs of growing. HortNZ president […]
Thu 24/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
NZIBA
Golden Bay Fruit was recognised at last week’s 2021 New Zealand Trade and Enterprise International Business Awards (NZIBA). The leading apple and pear grower-exporter secured Highly Commended in the Best […]
Tue 22/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
