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09-02-2017
New food plans make law easier for businesses
The Government is proposing changes to improve the written plans that it provides for businesses to manage food safety. A just-released consultation calls on food businesses to decide if the new version is easier to use.
09-02-2017
Investing in international employees a smart move
In a smart move to mitigate risk and ensure a diversity of labour sources in a tightening labour market, Ausfarm Fresh Operations Pty Ltd’s General Manager Craig Boyce and his wife and staff trainer Anne have been successfully recruiting and employing workers, other than backpackers, from overseas to work in the orchards and packing shed.
08-02-2017
Bright future for EU fresh produce
After a decade of declining consumption, the EU’s fresh produce sector says it is looking forward to reap the benefits of the efforts undertaken in recent years to reposition fresh produce in the food basket and meet the needs of evolving consumer expectations for high quality, product diversity and convenience.
08-02-2017
Blue Ribbon Award for Texas A&M horticulturist
Dr. Joe Masabni, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist, Overton, received an award for his latest how-to book for Texas gardeners, entitled, ‘Easy Gardening for Texas’.
08-02-2017
Nutrition labels improve understanding
Nutrition labels have a minor impact on New Zealand consumer healthy food choices, according to the latest study from the University of Auckland.
08-02-2017
Subsidised access to women’s leadership events available
Women & Leadership Australia is currently offering twenty PMA Australia-New Zealand members the opportunity to attend the 2017 Australian Women’s Leadership Symposium for $400 off the standard rate.
08-02-2017
New minimum wage in April
Horticulture New Zealand reminds growers and other industry players that a new minimum wage rate of $15.75 per hour comes into force in April this year.
07-02-2017
Hoogendoorn, Nitea announce strategic partnership
On 6 February, Hoogendoorn announced an exclusive strategic partnership with Nitea for mutual future development, sales, distribution, service and support of management information system Work-IT.
07-02-2017
Helix Australia visits growers in South Africa
Helix Australia director Adrian Parsons recently visited licensed growers Arnelia and Flora United (South Africa) to view and assess the production of their varieties in South Africa.
07-02-2017
Australian lychees safe
The Australian Lychee Growers Association and peak horticulture body Growcom assured consumers that it was safe for Australians to continue to enjoy beautiful fresh ripe lychees despite concerning reports about an illness, affecting children in India.
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