Kiwifruit news archive – Page 95
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ArticleZespri releases new kiwifruit forecast
Zespri’s latest 2009/10 kiwifruit payment forecast has risen NZ$48m on the back of improved Gold returns
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Reefer ships gain green credentials
A study comparing the environmental impact of the two main methods of shipping fresh produce has revealed that container ships produce 27 per cent higher emissions of greenhouse gases than specialised reefer ships.
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ArticleChilean kiwifruit mission
Chiliean kiwifruit growers and exporters have wised up to the need to step up their fruit quality and promotional campaigns in order to get the best out of export markets, according to Ricardo Gonzalez, president of the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee, which formed this year.
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ArticleItalian kiwi drop forecast
Output of Italian kiwifruit is expected to fall slightly this season due mainly to inclement weather in the Lazio area.
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ArticleCompac signs Japanese deal
New Zealand packing and grading firm Compac will provide equipment to a kiwifruit packhouse in Japan
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ArticleNH kiwifruit forecast revealed
Early estimates have pegged the Northern Hemisphere kiwifruit crop at just over 661,000 tonnes, down 1 per cent on 2008/09
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T&G goes directly to Zespri growers
Turners & Growers has been stepping up the pressure on New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri as it unveils its own new kiwifruit varieties and sends out a discussion document to Zespri growers to outline its hopes for the future of their industry.
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ArticleZespri promotions galore
The kiwifruit marketer is currently involved in a number of promotions, as it takes advantage of the important back-to-school period
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ArticleZespri sales strong in Japan
Despite the current global recession, Zespri kiwifruit is continuing its growth path in the Japanese market
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ArticleT&G keeps pressure on Zespri
A report released by Turners & Growers claims Zespri has an incentive to keep grower payments low to boost shareholder profits
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ArticleGreek kiwi season promising
Greek exporters are reporting a promising kiwifruit season as the country looks to capitalise on improved coldstorage conditions.
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Water footprint to benefit NZ
The Royal Society of New Zealand has released a discussion paper this week that suggests water sustainability will be unavoidable and using a water footprint on labelling will benefit New Zealand exports.
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ArticleFrost concern for kiwifruit growers
Despite plummeting temperatures over the weekend, Bay of Plenty growers dodged any serious crop damage
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ArticleKiwi drop for Zespri
Zespri’s first income forecast for the New Zealand kiwifruit season shows an expected decrease in returns to growers of green and organic green fruit due to tough market conditions and an abundance of summer fruit lines in Europe.
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ArticleT&G rounds up grower support
Chairman Tony Gibbs has sent information to growers warning of a possible future downward trend in returns to New Zealand kiwifruit growers
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ArticleAsian sales keep Zespri on track
Sales to Japan, Taiwan and China do well, but Korean sales fall and competition from tropicals increases in south-east Asia
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ArticleZespri going strong in North America
Strong retail and wholesale demand reported in the US as extensive retail promotions take place in key distribution outlets
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ArticleZespri holds steady as demand slips
As Northern Hemisphere summer season comes to an end, the group is stepping up promotional activities for New Zealand kiwifruit
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ArticleZespri makes first payment forecast
Kiwifruit marketer to grow demand and introduce new cultivars as pressure on Green market continues to be felt
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ArticleRedpack makes waves abroad
Redpack Packaging Machinery has a new contract in the Netherlands for a Redpack P325 top seal flow wrapper. The machinery will to be used in the volume packing of asparagus destined for both home and overseas retail and will be delivered later in the year.