News from Produce Plus – Page 104
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ArticleDemand up for Australian persimmons
The fruit's popularity amongst Asian populations presents opportunities both domestically and for export
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ArticleFlowerdale Farm launches microgreen range
Trial currently underway in 51 Coles outlets in Victoria, with a plan to expand to national distribution
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ArticlePlan to protect berry industry
Australia implements programme to identify pests that threaten the country's plant biosecurity
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ArticleSunraysia tipped to supersede NZ
Avocados Australia CEO advises the region's growers to increase Hass plantings to meet domestic demand
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ArticleVictorian grape exports near record levels
Value of table grape exports rises 80 per cent from A$97m last year to A$174m in 2013
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ArticleCitrus board dismantled
Australia’s last regional citrus board is set to close after Victorian Government does not challenge Supreme Court ruling
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ArticleMackays installs new banana vendors
The company continues its campaign to increase market penetration for bananas in Brisbane's city centre
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ArticleLandmark cultivation system launched
Urban Ecological Systems Australia pioneers a world-first system to simultaneously grow herbs and barramundi
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit industry aligning
Te Puke-based Aerocool and Katikati’s Apata merging next month to create new kiwifruit post-harvest company
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ArticleAvanza eyes Japanese prospects
The possibility of a reduced Mexican crop is allowing NZ avocado exporter to negotiate improved market prices
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ArticleGrape consumption linked to bone health
Research study shows improved bone calcium retention and femur cortial thickness with grape-rich diet
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ArticleT&G re-launches Bonita brand
Fresh produce distributor hopes marketing campaign will help New Zealanders go bananas
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ArticleAustralia battles banana freckle disease
Banana crops in the Northern Territory to be destroyed in bid to stop the fungal disease spreading
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ArticleAustralian mango crop down
The Australian Mango Industry Association predicts this year's crop to be 1m trays less than last season
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ArticleMurray Valley Citrus Board to close
The Supreme Court has ruled against the board's compulsory levy, without which it will cease operations
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ArticleWoolworths to launch 'Local' brand
Leading Australian retailer's rebrand of smaller shops reminiscent of UK-based chain Sainsbury's
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ArticleAustralia anticipates strong grape season
Industry has predicted a huge crop, with picking to commence two weeks early due to warm weather
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ArticleAustralia considers kiwifruit production
The Mount Gambier region has been suggested as a growing region given its similar climate to the Bay of Plenty
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ArticleCitrus Australia welcomes new government
Peak representative body congratulates new appointees and applauds emphasis on agriculture and trade
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ArticleMicrogreens enter mainstream retail market
Flowerdale Farm becomes the first Australian grower to sell microgreens in one of the country’s biggest retailers