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13-02-2017
Kitchen creativity helps Aussies reach health goals
More than a third of Australians would like to eat more vegetables, according to research commissioned by the Dietitians Association of Australia, as part of their Australia’s Healthy Weight Week (AHWW) campaign.
13-02-2017
Successful WAPA AGM
The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) held its Annual General Meeting, as is tradition, on 10 February at Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
13-02-2017
Aussie flower industry excited about weekday Valentine’s Day
The Australian cut flower and foliage industry says it is looking forward to a bumper Valentine’s Day this year as it falls on a weekday for the first time since 2014. For the last two years Valentine’s Day has fallen on a weekend day, causing a substantial reduction in sales across the industry.
13-02-2017
Boomaroo Nurseries launches Waterwick in Australia
Australian ornamental grower and vegetable seedling supplier Boomaroo Nurseries is introducing the Waterwick system in Australia.
13-02-2017
UK grocer uses trucks fuelled by food waste
ROME (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A British supermarket has become the first retailer in Europe to use a new type of tank that keeps trucks motoring on fuel made from food waste for 500 miles (800 kms), almost twice the current average.
13-02-2017
Munch’n kiwiberry campaign launches soon
Freshmax is set to commence what it believes will be the greatest season yet for its varieties of kiwiberry, marketed under the Munch’n brand.
13-02-2017
T&G celebrates 120 years
T&G Global celebrated the start of its 120th year in business at Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
13-02-2017
Producing food to feed the world
We’ve all heard of animal breeders, but have you heard of a plant breeder? Massey University notes that there’s a shortage around the world and, as the world’s population heads to an estimated nine billion in 2050, they face one of the most pressing issues of our time – feeding the world.
13-02-2017
Increase fruit production by optimal water dosing
Substrate growing is gaining popularity among soft fruit growers. This production method not only ensures higher production, but also a better consistency in quality.
13-02-2017
New Zealand Winegrowers releases first Sustainability Report
New Zealand Winegrowers has released the first ever report on the wine sector’s achievements in sustainability.