Supply news from Produce Plus – Page 19
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NewsRobotic arm under development to automate banana de-handing
The A$2m research programme will use computer vision and machine learning to find an automation solution
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NewsGenetically modified TR4-resistant banana approved for consumption
After 20 years of research QUT readies its QCAV-4 variety for commercial release following Australian government approval
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NewsPositive forecast for Zespri growers
Dan Mathieson says the group is reaping the rewards of efforts to lift quality and reduce costs, as well as strong consumer demand
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NewsZespri preparing return to strong growth in kiwifruit supply in 2024
Kiwifruit marketer expects to ship 193m trays of New Zealand-grown kiwifruit thanks to improved growing conditions
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NewsMaersk results “solid” despite “difficult environment”
In what Vincent Clerc called a “transitional year”, the shipping giant saw revenue and EBITDA fall on 2022
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NewsSouthern Hemisphere apple exports set to rise
The six leading apple suppliers in the Southern Hemisphere will produce more and export more as a group in 2024, but the story is different for pears
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NewsT&G Global revises 2023 loss estimate amid insurance “complexities”
New estimate pegs pre-tax losses at between NZ$60m and NZ$67m
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NewsIFPA leadership programme to focus on innovation
IFPA Produce Executive Program returns for its 22nd year this May
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NewsApple & Pear Australia launches new IP development venture Twenty Degrees
Twenty Degrees to specialise in commercial development of branded fresh produce, integrating Apal UK subsidiary Coregeo and managing Apal trademarks including Pink Lady
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NewsBill Montague passes aged 97
Founder of leading Australian fresh produce company remembered for significant contribution to industry
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NewsReport shows Australian horticulture’s mixed fortunes
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows significant increases for fruit and vegetables offset losses for nuts
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NewsAustralian government announces expansion to Horticultural Netting Program
Eligible growers to receive up to A$150,000 for new netting
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NewsCitrus Australia calls for more disaster relief for Queensland growers
Industry body prompts government to financial assistance to citrus growers as transport costs rise following ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper
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NewsNew data reveals South Australian growers are losing out on farmgate prices
Increased costs contribute to 20 per cent loss in farmgate prices for South Australian growers in 2023
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NewsAustralia collaborates with global scientists to improve crop genetics
Australian-first research collaboration delivered through Hort Innovation to develop new fruit varieties
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NewsGavin Scurr elected as chair of Australian Fresh Produce Alliance
Piñata Farms managing director to lead AFPA agenda prioritising workforce policy, sustainability and export development
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NewsCitrus Australia releases first Australian Citrus Congress programme
The two-day programme will focus on R&D for Australian citrus industry
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NewsShareholders approve Costa takeover
Takeover to be implemented on 26 February pending Federal Court approval
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NewsForecast up for New Zealand apple and pear harvest following challenging years
NZAPI expects good weather and hard work to pay off with high-quality fruit
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NewsSummerfruit NZ gives domestic sales promotional push
Consumer-facing social media campaign aims to get New Zealanders eating more stonefruit and cherries