Agtalks to consider Australian attitudes to food
A panel of food exports will debate the subject "Australians don't care where their food comes from, as long as it's cheap and looks good."Citrus Australia chief executive Judith Damiani, Farmers Markets Association national representative Jane Adams, Australian Lot Feeders’ Association chief executive.....
AU: Highest Winter avocado prices in memory
The avocado yield for some New South Wales farms was as much as 50% reduced this year, as a result of poor seasonal conditions. Only 150,000 5.5kg trays came out of the north of the region this year, a 50% overall reduction. The yields were badly affected by a wet flowering period in the Spring and the.....
NZ: Strawberry Festival about to commence
Sixteen thousand and two hundred strawberry sundaes made up from over 10,500 punnets of strawberries and 3200 litres of ice cream will be sold around the country throughout November to raise funds for hospice services.The 2012 Hospice Strawberry Festival kicks off next Saturday 24 November in PAK ‘n SAVE.....
Australia Fresh redefined and refreshed
Australia's export development program, Australia Fresh, has been refreshed this year with a new strategy including a brand new logo and website.Managed by Horticulture Australia (HAL), the program promotes Australian fresh fruit, nuts and vegetables in international markets and develops export opportunities.....
NZ: Future Fresh ExtraFresh for longer lasting produce
New Zealand consumers have enjoyed better control over the lifespan and quality of their fresh fruit and vegetables since 2009 thanks to ExtraFresh, an innovative product developed by Bioconservacion and distributed in NZ by Future Fresh. With inconsistent temperatures and a vast mixture of produce, the.....
No more soggy sandwiches!
AU: Intense no mess tomatoes back on the shelves
After a seasonal break in the production of Intense tomatoes they are now back on the supermarket shelves.Intense tomatoes have the same amount of juice as a regular tomato but it stays trapped in each tiny cell meaning there’s no dripping or sogginess even when it’s cut or squeezed.Tomatoes are one of the.....
Nursery expansion for South Australia's potato industry
Solan (SA) Pty Ltd, an accredited seed potato (mini-tuber) producer, based at Waikerie in South Australia’s Riverland, has increased output by almost 40% following recent improvement and expansion of its breeding and growing facilities.A State Government grant of $106,500 from the Riverland Sustainable.....
AU: Impact Automation expands prcessing and packaging solutions
Impact Automation, based in Sydney, Australia have been providing automation solutions to the fresh produce industry of Australia for the last decade. Solutions are in the form of counting, sorting, weighing, filling, bagging, netting, punting and other packing equipment. The company is now presenting the.....
BT9's Xsense makes sense for New Zealand kiwi storage company
Allan Dawson of Aongatete Coolstores, a family owned storage and packaging company that caters for the Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry has recently been using BT9's Xsense system. Explaining his decision to implement the system, Allan says, "Aongatete Coolstores is a recognised leader in the adoption of new.....
AU: Supafresh capsicums could become biggest product
Supafresh is a family ran company, based in Perth, that specialises in the cultivation of leaf vegetables, broccoli and aubergines.50% of the company's baby leaf is sold under their own brand, whilst the remainder is marketed under retailers own labels. With regards to their capsicums, aubergines - both.....
Bruno Tigani new representative for Australia and New Zealand for Tozer Seeds
Tozer Seeds is proud to announce and welcome Bruno Tigani who will be working with the company as their representative from 1st January 2013. Bruno will be looking after sales in Australia and New Zealand, he will be acting on behalf of Tozer Seeds in both countries and it is hoped he will raise the profile.....
NZ: Future of kiwifruit industry is in new varieties and good management
Allan Dawson of Aongatete Advanced Horticulture, a family owned company in Katikati in the Bay of Plenty, that stores and packages locally grown kiwifruit has been speaking about the effects of PSA on the region. Despite the fact that the disease is presenting the industry with a tough challenge, Allan.....
Rijk Zwaan encourages Australia to "Love My Salad"
Extending on their area of expertise in vegetable breeding, the Rijk Zwaan Group has taken the initiative in undertaking a positive campaign encouraging consumers to eat more salads through an interactive website, ‘Love My Salad’. ‘The website engages directly with consumers, salad lovers, and professionals.....
Despite frosts during flowering
NZ: Early cherry harvest begins on time
Early varieties of Marloborough cherries are now being harvested, right on schedule, despite frosts that occurred during flowering.Cherryland harvest manager Nicola Whyte said they had used helicopters and irrigation to prevent frost damage at their Middle Renwick Rd orchard in spring.Three times the.....
New Zealanders encouraged to eat more fruit and veg this November
With 28% of New Zealand adults obese and 37% overweight 5+ A Day says Kiwis can eat more to weigh less by simply substituting high calorie foods with more fruit and vegetables.By eating more fruit and vegetables nutritionist Bronwen Anderson says you can feel full, satisfied, have loads of variety and can.....
AU: $200,000/tonne paid for new season baby potatoes!
At the inaugural auction of new season baby potatoes recently, bidding reached an impressive $3000. This was for 15kgs so that means the potatoes actually sold for $200,000 per tonne! Mr Tom Penna of Elders transferred his highly regarded auctioneering skills from the livestock saleyards to the horticultural.....
AU: Double navel exports for CSI this year
CSI is an exporter of Australian citrus, that has been in operation since 1987. The company's main markets are in Asia, traditionally in North and South East, but increasingly into South Asia and also, the Middle East. They are also looking to expand operations into India currently. Directors Doug Hammonds.....
NZ: Meadow Mushrooms launches Summer Fun-Gi mushrooms
Meadow Mushrooms have recently launched Summer Fun-Gi Mushrooms. Summer Fun-Gi is a 325gm pack of white button mushrooms that is aiming at the Southern Hemisphere Summer salad and barbecue season. Though only initially available for 8 weeks, there are hopes that consumers and retailers might be inspired to.....
AU: Renewed calls to abolish potato marketing system
The Labor Party opposition has renewed calls for the abolition of the state's potato marketing system, which it says has the potential for corruption.Labor leader Mark McGowan says he'll remove the restrictive laws that control the growth, supply and marketing of potatoes in WA if he wins government at the.....
NZ: Award for Compac's Small Fruit Sorter
New Zealand based Compac's Small Fruit Sorter has been recognised with a highly commended at the 2012 Bayer Innovators Awards in the Environment and Agritech category. The Compac Small Fruit Sorter uses the company's market leading InVision system to sort cherries based on shape, size, diameter, color,.....
NZ: Kids dress as vegetables to promote 5-a day
The Bay of Islands has been invaded by giant fruit and vegetables, with reports of half a dozen giant carrots, three child-size pineapples, bunches of grapes, innumerable berries and even a giant parsnip roaming the streets of Opua.The invasion was not part of a bizarre sci-fi movie but a fruit and veg.....
AU: Australian tomato consumption soars
Australia is experiencing surging interest in a wide variety of tomatoes. As a result a large, $90 million glasshouse has been set up on the plains of Adelaide to cover the demand. The d'Vine Ripe Tomato Farm covers 27ha and will produce 15,000 tonnes of tomatoes per year.11 varieties of tomato will be.....
NZ: Trevelyan's celebrates sustainability award
Trevelyan’s is proud to receive the 2012 Sustainable Business Network Award, in the Emerging Large/Corporate category. The award recognizes profitable businesses that value their people and community, and are aware of their environmental impact.Members of the SBN since 2009, Trevelyan’s commitment to.....
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