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08-01-2016
Aussie veg consumption knowledge-action gap highlighted
Australians know there’s nothing healthier than a plate full of vegetables, but still aren’t eating enough of them, with new consumer research exposing the gap between consumers’ attitudes towards vegetables and their follow-through at mealtimes.
08-01-2016
PRC Consul General to speak in Chch
The New Zealand China Trade Association (NZCTA) is holding a presentation and networking event on Thursday, 28 January, with China’s Consul General giving the keynote address.
07-01-2016
FYI: Focus on improved lettuce, pepper varieties
US scientists in Maryland and California have conducted research into prolonging the shelf life of fresh-cut peppers and lettuces.
07-01-2016
Drop in backpacker numbers threatens Aussie veg industry
A continuing decline in the number of backpackers visiting Australia under the Working Holiday Maker program is a threat to the future of the vegetable industry, according to peak national body, AUSVEG.
07-01-2016
2016 Growing Leaders course applications now accepted
Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) is now calling for applications to its highly sought-after 2016 Growing Leaders – National Vegetable Industry Leadership Program.
07-01-2016
US closes border to Spanish peppers
In late December 2015, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States (APHIS) announced the suspension of imports of Spanish peppers to mitigate the risk of the entry of exotic pests and diseases.
07-01-2016
US Valentine's Day floral market projected at $3.3 billion
Prince & Prince, Inc. (P&P) has released a projection for the retail value of US consumer floral purchasing for the upcoming 2016 Valentine’s Day holiday.
07-01-2016
Edibles & fragrants merchandising tools to create consumer engagement
For Pleasant View Gardens, offering the freshest new line of vegetables and herbs under the new Savor™ Edibles & Fragrants brand is one thing, but getting consumers excited about buying them at retail? Well, that’s quite another. That’s exactly why it’s developed a series of powerful merchandising tools to help garden centers engage their customers throughout their stores.
06-01-2016
Stoffels tom dispensing machine nominated for Fruit Logistica Award
The expert jury from Fruit Logistica Innovation Award (considered an important award for innovations in the international fruit and vegetable sector) has selected the Stoffels tomato producer as one of the ten nominated candidates. The company says it’s the only candidate from Belgium.
05-01-2016
Aussie growers take step forward with Seminis open-field tomato variety
Seminis’ new open-field tomato, SV0215TH, has become an instant favourite with Australian growers and marketers thanks to its combination of disease resistance and longer shelf life.
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