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02-12-2015
CMAA-FMA joins AUSVEG to host the 2016 National Hort Convention
The National Horticulture Convention will return to the Gold Coast bigger and better than ever, with AUSVEG and the Central Markets Association of Australia in partnership with Fresh Markets Australia (CMAA-FMA) joining forces to host the 2016 National Horticulture Convention, to be held at the RACV Royal Pines Resort.
02-12-2015
Te Winery Distillers’ colourful origins
Framheim (Fram) Koteka of Te Winery Distillers and Extractors from the Cook Islands looks like he has a few good stories to tell...
02-12-2015
Kiwi chocolatiers source cocoa beans closer to home
Solomons Gold, Fijiana Cacao, the Bougainville bar and Whittaker’s single origin Samoan – Cacao extra dark are the names of chocolate bars being made using cocoa beans sourced from the Pacific Islands.
01-12-2015
NZ wine industry honours achievers
The New Zealand wine industry has recognised the service and dedication of industry stalwarts, Alan Brady MNZM, Kate Radburnd and Dr Mike Trought, by inducting them as Fellows of New Zealand Winegrowers. The Fellows award recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the industry.
01-12-2015
Unusual veg products offer opportunities
Sweet potato doughnuts, candy floss ice cream with beetroot colouring, and capsicum-infused gel to tone up your abs – these are just some of the thousands of unusual vegetable products making their way to supermarket shelves every month.
01-12-2015
Frozen berry scare hits NZ
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Director General has issued a statement warning of a potential risk associated with imported frozen berries following four human cases of Hepatitis A thought to be linked to packaged imported frozen berries. This follows a similar problem in Australia earlier this year.
01-12-2015
National Pest Plant Accord deferred
At it's meeting early in October, the NPPA Steering Group determined that it was appropriate to defer its decision on the four species that required further research following the 2012 pest list review.
01-12-2015
Ferguson a superb second at Young Horticulturist awards
Tom Ferguson from Southern Woods Nursery, and the nursery and garden industry representative, came up trumps at the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition earlier this month, placing second overall.
01-12-2015
MPS, GlobalGAP to cooperate
The two certification standards organisations for horticultural produce, MPS and GLOBALG.A.P., have announced an agreement to work together and offer a synchronised certification solution for the horticultural sector.
01-12-2015
Insects as effective as bees for pollination
Research has found that ‘non-bee’ insects are as important as honeybees in pollinating flowers, a service vital for crop production.
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