Producer Unveils Hidden Valley Cherry Brand
New Zealand cherry producer Tarras Cherry Corp has officially launched its distinctive Hidden Valley brand as Central Otago’s cherry season begins. Seasoned cherry exporter…
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Sweet & Sassy: The New Next Generation Apple
Ready to get your sass on this season? A new apple variety has been launched by Next Generation Apple, and Sassy is expected to…
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All is Not Sweet as Pie for Cherry Orchards
Otago cherry growers are struggling to scrounge up staff to pick a bumper crop. The Big Cherry owner Chris Toms said the picking of…
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New Research Provides Insight into Reducing Fruit Loss
First published on RNZ and republished with permission. A new report has found that more than 10 percent of fruit grown in Central Otago…
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T&G Sale-Leaseback Funds Growth Strategy
T&G Global is selling and leasing back its Whakatu West site in Hastings in a move that will generate nearly $80m to support its…
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Tomato Plant Disease Halts Export
It’s peak tomato season, but exports to eight countries remain off the table after discovering a plant disease here. In April, Pepino Mosaic Virus…
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New Multi-Million Dollar T&G Orchard
A new apple orchard worth about $18m has been planted in Napier. The orchard was planted within the last 12 months and will be…
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Avocado Growers Running at a Loss
First published on RNZ. Avocado growers are having a tough run this season, with large volumes of fruit coupled with weaker than usual demand…
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Red Kiwifruit to be Renamed for Official Launch
Zespri confirmed its current red kiwifruit will be named Zespri RubyRed for the first year of commercial volume sales in the upcoming season in…
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Asparagus Yields High But Demand Low
Asparagus is abundant and affordable in the South Island due to the mild spring weather, but Auckland’s lockdown is affecting demand, said one vegetable…
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