News from Produce Plus – Page 121
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ArticleFoodbank gains meals from Chep
Global packaging company Chep has worked with its customers to supply 8,000 meals to Foodbank
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ArticleColes flags direct sourcing future
Australian supermarket giant Coles has announced plans to invest in direct sourcing for strawberries and tomatoes
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ArticleHort NZ chief executive resigns
Chief executive of Horticulture New Zealand Peter Silcock has announced his departure after 30 years in the industry
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ArticlePerth to gain professional pre-pack facility
Valleyfresh and Etherington to launch new Perth-based joint venture, Packing Station, on 1 May
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ArticleHIA chief explains reform process
CEO of Horticulture Innovation Australia John Lloyd responds to criticism over lack of industry consultation on functioning of new grower-owned body, and explains roadmap for development
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ArticleWoolworths announces leadership changes
Woolworths has announced the resignation of managing director, Australian supermarkets and petrol, Tjeerd Jegen
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ArticleApple exports drive Scales profit
New Zealand’s largest apple exporter has posted a higher-than-forecast net profit of NZ$18.4m in 2014
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ArticleQ’fly detected in NZ
Horticulture New Zealand has said Australia’s pest management is responsible for the discovery of a Queensland fruit fly in Auckland
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ArticlePapaya study reveals Aussie tastes
The Australian papaya industry has received the results of a major study into consumer and market preferences
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ArticleMarketer of the Year Award 2015: call for nominations
Nominations open for the fourth annual PMA-Produce Plus Marketer of the Year Award, the prestigious accolade for the Australian and New Zealand fresh produce and floral industries
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ArticleAusveg and Apal to host convention
Ausveg and Apple & Pear Australia will jointly host the National Horticulture Convention in Australia in 2015
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ArticleAldi sales growth outpaces rivals
Discount supermarket chain Aldi Australia's sales grew 13 per cent in 2014, almost triple that of rival retailers
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ArticleTrans-Tasman food safety projects launched
The Fresh Produce Safety Centre has launched two projects focusing on food safety in Australia and New Zealand
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ArticleWoolworths accused of "unconscionable conduct"
Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has been accused of bullying suppliers into paying for profit gaps
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ArticleBeyond Blue initiative aims to lift farmers
Australian wholesaler-exporter Tenfarms kicks off Beyond Blue donation scheme with mango grower Brazzale
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ArticleCherry pre-packs blossom in Australia
Marketers are noticing a distinct trend towards bags and punnets at retail level, as industry prepares for record crop
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ArticlePerfection pilots new fresh-cut range
Perfection Fresh is taking a fresh run at Australia’s snacking market, trialling its new iLove range in selected Woolworths stores
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ArticlePremier Fruits buys two SA companies
Fast-growing Australian fresh produce business announces acquisitions of key grower-packer and wholesaler in South Australia
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ArticleLocal gains traction for stonefruit growers
Bombowlee group’s campaign with Woolworths to supply ‘local fruit for local families’ in Sydney's outskirts returns after strong consumer response