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Wednesday, 07 September 2016 13:46

Fruit exporters boost wholesale trade

Fruit exporters helped boost wholesale trade sales in the June 2016 quarter, Statistics NZ says.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 16 June 2015 10:15

Stay well with seasonal fruit this winter

Seasonal produce rich in antioxidants and immune-boosting vitamin C can keep you fighting fit, and able to ward off winter infections, says 5+ A Day.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 28 January 2015 08:56

Fruit In Schools help kids thrive

As parents gear up for a new year of school lunches, research has found children who regularly eat fresh fruit and vegetables at school are better behaved, more alert, and healthier.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 11 June 2013 08:55

Vintage year for Zespri kiwifruit

The 2013 New Zealand kiwifruit season has already set records for the best-tasting Zespri Kiwifruit ever.

Published in General News
Friday, 18 May 2012 14:41

Growers pass chemicals test

A year-long Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) study looking at chemical residues in fresh, unwashed produce indicates New Zealand growers are largely following good agricultural practice (GAP) in how they use chemicals.

Published in General News
Friday, 11 May 2012 13:35

Cordon up in fruit fly search

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has placed controls on the movement of whole fresh fruit and vegetables within a specified 1.5km radius around Wolverton Rd in Avondale, Auckland following a find of a single male Queensland fruit fly in the area.

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Tuesday, 08 May 2012 11:05

Shift in focus boosts exports

The 3.1% increase in fruit and vegetable exports in 2011 is a great result given the negative impacts of a 6.5% rise in the value of the New Zealand dollar and difficult market conditions in the same period.

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Monday, 07 May 2012 14:00

Hort exports up 3% to $3.5b

New Zealand's horticulture industry now accounts for $1 in every $13 of exports, with an annual value of close to $3.5 billion.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 29 November 2011 16:41

‘Fruit and veg prices fair’

EAT MORE seasonal fruits and vegetables and take advantage of specials. 

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