News from Produce Plus – Page 91
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Early start for Modi in Australia
Consumers set to sink their teeth into Italian-bred apple from late February
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Calls for labour hire reform in Australia
Industry body calls for Australia’s labour hire industry to be reformed following more allegations of worker mistreatment and underpayment
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Sigh of relief as backpacker tax passed
A last minute deal between the Australian government and the Greens has secured a 15 per cent tax rate for working holiday visa holders
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Entries open for Marketer of the Year Award 2017
Nominations for the sixth annual PMA-Produce Plus Marketer of the Year Award, recognising outstanding achievement in the marketing of fresh fruit, flowers and vegetables in Australia and New Zealand, are now open
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Growcom slams Backpacker tax 'nightmare'
Horticulture body describes compromise rejection as 'nightmare before Christmas' for Queensland growers
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Metcash hit by Aldi expansion
The expansion of discounter Aldi into South Australia and Western Australia has hit Metcash’s earnings
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New directors for PMA A-NZ
Produce Marketing Australia New Zealand has welcomed Nick Fitzpatrick and David Harris as directors
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Campbell awarded for contributions to NZ science
Bruce Campbell, chief operating officer of Plant & Food Research New Zealand, has been honoured by the Royal Society of New Zealand
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Industry body calls for solution to backpacker tax
The Voice of Horticulture has urged the Australian government to resolve the backpacker tax debate
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Freshmax NZ launches cherry campaign
Freshmax’s New Zealand export programme will soon kick off with its branded varieties Lani and Starletta
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T&G expands tomato range
From Halloween-inspired sweet treats to yellow truss tomatoes, T&G general manager covered crops Anthony Stone has plenty to discuss when it comes to T&G Global’s New Zealand tomato business
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Accelerated study offers insights into crop tolerance
Researchers have discovered a gene that could help plants grow in salty conditions using a South Australian plant research centre
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Mitolo snaps up more Oakville assets
Mitolo Group continues to invest in its hard produce lines, acquiring Oakville Produce’s South Australian farms and East Coast packing facilities
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Worker exploitation ‘systemic’
An undercover investigation has unveiled the exploitation of illegal workers on farms supplying Australian supermarkets
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Woolworths unveils new-look store
Loose organic fruit and vegetables are just one of the features of leading Australian retailer Woolworths’ new store in Sydney
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Kilmartin joins Nutrano Produce Group
Nutrano Produce group has appointed Ashlee Kilmartin as general manager, marketing and category development
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Industry awarded for charitable work
Hunger relief organisation Foodbank has awarded the Purple Beret Award to the Australian fresh produce industry
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Innovation on way for NZ ag sector
Extended timeframes for data protection will offer New Zealand’s agriculture sector improved access to innovative products and varieties, according to Agcarm
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Aldi Australia investing in fresh
Aldi Australia has announced A$1bn over three years to revamp its stores and increase its fresh food range
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FMA says Hort Code ineffective, unworkable
Following the ACCC report into fair trading in horticulture, Fresh Markets Australia has raised concerns over the 'unworkable' Horticulture Code of Conduct