News from Produce Plus – Page 49
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ArticleAustralian industry calls for visa relief
Australia’s fresh produce growers do not want to lose access to foreign workers because of the coronavirus outbreak
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ArticleMango growers taste success with tech
A new Australian project is combining a number of innovative technologies to modernise mango harvests
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ArticleAFPA monitoring coronavirus impact
Australian fruit and vegetable growers committed to working closely with government and retailers to ensure supply for all Australians
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ArticleAustralians urged to consume more nuts
Study reveals only 2 per cent of Australians consume the recommended daily intake of nuts
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ArticleVegKit for Australian kids
Hort Innovation has funded online resources to encourage Australian children to eat more vegetables
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Article5+ A Day campaign targets breakfast
Almost half of all New Zealand breakfasts don’t include fresh fruit or vegetables
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ArticleSupermarket giant to install ripening rooms
Coles teams up with Northern Ireland company Cross Refrigeration to install 60 banana and avocado ripening rooms
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ArticleNZ blackcurrants improve exercise recovery
A new study by Plant & Food Research revealed a new set of health benefits provided by blackcurrants
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ArticleGrant supports Perfection Fresh mango project
A Queensland researcher, in conjunction with Perfection Fresh, has been using technology to optimise mango harvesting
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ArticlePMA A-NZ breaks down sustainability
A new report gives an insight into how the fresh produce industry is approaching sustainability
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ArticlePrevar and AIGN extend agreement
The two have worked together to protect and commercialise a number of new Prevar apple and pear varieties
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ArticleAustralian agriculture looks long-term
Hard choices and a long-term view are required if Australia’s agriculture industry is to have a successful future
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ArticleNew organic approval for New Zealand
New legislation set to update organic standards, bringing New Zealand in line with international regulations
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ArticleQueensland case of Panama TR4 confirmed
Suspected case of Panama disease discovered in early February confirmed by Biosecurity Queensland
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ArticleAustralian juicers feel the squeeze
Peak citrus body claims poor prices could spell the end for fresh Australian juice
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ArticleSeeka continues Northland sales
Another NZ$10m worth of orchards have been sold with a supply commitment as part of the company’s divestment strategy
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ArticleCounting the cost of food waste
New research suggests Australian families concerned about the cost of wasting fresh produce
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ArticleBerryWorld harvests first Tasmanian raspberries
With its Tasmanian farm now in operation, BerryWorld Australia’s production is spread across three regions
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ArticleZespri promotes healthy lifestyles
Virtual adventure programme to teach school students the importance of eating well, exercising and environmental care
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ArticleWesfarmers sells shares in Coles
Former parent company retains 10.1 per cent stake in Australian supermarket giant