News from Produce Plus – Page 92
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WA Farm Direct to market Bravo
New licensee appointed to build on apple brand’s encouraging entry to market
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Ghoulish gourds hit shelves for Halloween
Morco Fresh has seen the growing popularity of Halloween in Australia offer an opportunity for ghoulish gourds, Mini Jacks and Jack-o’-Lantern carving pumpkins in October
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NZ Avocado introduces new food star
Ollie the Avocado will grace New Zealand TV commercials and social media as the country’s charming new animated food star
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Banana industry scores 'C' on Reef Report Card
The Australian banana industry has gained one of the highest ratings for best practice in nutrient and soil management in a recent Great Barrier Reef health report
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Baby spuds auction for A$1.1m per tonne
Marco Mitolo of the Mitolo Group has been crowned King of Potatoes after winning the annual auction of South Australian baby potatoes
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Backpacker tax passes lower house
The backpacker tax bill has passed through Australia's House of Representatives amid calls for a Senate inquiry into the new proposals
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Herb “trailblazer” named emerging leader
Australia Fresh Leaf Herb executive director Jan Vydra has been awarded the 2016 Rabobank Emerging Leader Award
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Sundrop opens world-first tomato farm
Sundrop Farms has officially opened its state-of-the-art solar desalination farm
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Flood appeal for South Australian growers
The SA Growers Flood Appeal has been established to fund seedlings and startup costs for South Australian growers affected by floods
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Costco AU set for record sales
Discounter Costco Australia is on track to top A$1.32bn in revenue this financial year
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Prendergast appointed United Fresh president
Pan-produce New Zealand organisation United Fresh marks 25-year milestone with new president
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Mitolo Group buys Oakville assets
Deloitte has found buyers for the assets of Australian potato supplier Oakville Produce after going into voluntary administration earlier this year
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Apple, pear benchmark yield rises
The benchmark yield for Australian apple and pear growers has risen 28 per cent to an all-time high of 47.9 tonnes per hectare
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Amazon to shake up Aussie retailers
The imminent arrive of Amazon Fresh will be a “disruptive force” on Australia’s grocery market
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Backpacker tax dropped
The Australian government has dropped the proposed tax on working holiday visa holders to 19 per cent
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Hort Connections heads to Adelaide in May
Ausveg and PMA Australia-New Zealand’s joint industry event Hort Connections has been locked in for 15-17 May 2017
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Wholesaler breaches Hort Code of Conduct
Melbourne wholesaler Young Sang has admitted it breached the Horticulture Code of Conduct in 2015
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Grant to boost Australian pipfruit industry
Industry body to facilitate new programme aimed at uncovering hidden costs of fruit packing
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Coles rewards active customers
Leading Australia retailer Coles is offering a discount on fruit and vegetables for consumers who hit step targets on activity trackers
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Aldi AU invests in fresh offering
Discounter Aldi Australia has announced a new centralised buying process, an overhaul of its fresh fruit and vegetable displays and committed to sourcing local produce