Record 1351 to 1360 of 4405
26-02-2016
Avocado industry joins GIA Biosecurity Partnership
NZ Avocado Growers’ Association Incorporated (NZAGA) has just signed the Deed of the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) for Biosecurity Readiness and Response in Tauranga, becoming the eighth signatory.
26-02-2016
ACCC proposes to grant exemption to Patrick bulk wheat facility at Port Adelaide
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft determination proposing to exempt Patrick Stevedoring Pty Ltd from having to comply with Parts 3 to 6 of the Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat) Code of Conduct in relation to its facilities at Berth 29, Port Adelaide
26-02-2016
Being successful in China
“The Chinese e-commerce fresh produce industry is world-leading. Companies such as Alibaba and Amazon are setting best-practise examples. This is just one of the areas we want to showcase during our Fresh Connections China summit in Shanghai next month”, says Richard Owen, the vice-president of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA).
26-02-2016
Keeping pace with F&B global trends, law changes
Craig Armstrong, NZTE’s Auckland-based Consumer Director, says that New Zealand has an international reputation as a world leader and trusted supplier of high quality and safe food. It’s key that its food and beverage (F&B) companies keep pace with international trends and changing regulatory landscapes to stay at the front of the pack.
26-02-2016
TPP roadshows
The Government has announced that it will run a number of events on key TPP outcomes.
26-02-2016
Shaky Celebration
Reporting on Valentines Day trading, Joy Knight of FLONZI notes that Christchurch florist trading was interrupted by an unwelcome 5.7 magnitude shake, bringing some stores to a standstill as malls closed and sent staff home
26-02-2016
Global Visionaries
The AIPH (International Association of Horticultural Producers) is moving to create a global vision for the Ornamentals industry
26-02-2016
NZ Brinkman Alliances
Farmlands NZ has moved to form a closer association with Netherlands based Royal Brinkman, specialists in covered cropping technologies
25-02-2016
Kiwifruit Claim to be heard in 2017
The $375 million plus Kiwifruit Claim against the government will be heard after 1 June 2017, the High Court at Wellington has ordered.
25-02-2016
Nutrano Produce Group launched
The Australian fresh produce industry has a new player, with the launch of Nutrano Produce Group, following the acquisition of the Oakville Produce Group’s banana division on 10 February 2016.