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02-11-2016

Health benefit labels may help Aussies eat recommended amount of veg

Most Australians do not meet World Health Organisation standards for vegetable consumption, and now research points to a lack of understanding about the nutritional benefits of the humble vegetable, with health benefit labelling potentially providing the answer.

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02-11-2016

Discovery set to make food, flowers last longer

A pair of Curtin University researchers has come up with a way of extending the shelf-life of vegetables, fruit and flowers by slowing down the process that leads to them spoiling.

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02-11-2016

GIA Deed Governance Group update

Representatives from the GIA Deed Governance Group met last month to discuss a wide range of topics.

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02-11-2016

Young Horticulturist NZ Grand Final an all North Island race

The five finalists in this year’s ‘Young Horticulturist of the Year 2016 Competition’ grand final showdown has boiled down to an all North Island race.

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01-11-2016

FYI: EU wants to close external borders to plants

VVD-Member of the European Parliament, Jan Huitema, has mobilised the Liberal Group in the European Parliament against a proposal that would obstruct the import of plants from third countries.

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01-11-2016

Aussie cherry growers hear 50% drop in crop a possibility

The New South Wales Cherry Growers Association held its 2nd Cherry Season Launch in Orange, Central NSW.

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01-11-2016

Aussie wholesalers respond to hort fair trading issues report

Fresh Markets Australia (FMA) has responded to an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) report into fair trading issues in the horticulture industry, saying it shares many of the concerns raised over what are unworkable, Federal Government, regulations.

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31-10-2016

NZ’s ASEAN FTA: Call for submissions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Mfat) wants to find out how well the ASEAN Australia New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has been working and what could be done to maximise its benefits for New Zealand businesses.

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31-10-2016

Jane Hunter honoured by Marlborough Wine Industry

Jane Hunter, owner of Hunter’s Wines in Marlborough, has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the board of Wine Marlborough.

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31-10-2016

Young Vit of the Year drives off in Hyundai Santa Fe

Cameron Price, the winner of the Young Viticulturist of the Year competition 2016, says he’s thrilled to receive a Hyundai Santa Fe as part of his prize package. He will have full use of the vehicle for a whole year.

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