News from Produce Plus – Page 98
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Dongfang expands citrus orchards
Leading Chinese citrus producer to use funds raised in Australia IPO to expand orchards
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Innovation centre announced
The University of Tasmania has collaborated with the Australian horticulture industry to provide a new training centre for developing new products
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Brisbane Markets hits back at takeover bid
Brisbane Markets Limited has called the hostile takeover bid by Produce Markets Queensland as self-interested and potentially harmful to the Rocklea fresh fruit and vegetable wholesale market
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Harris Farm sets retail benchmark
Incorporating concepts from top US retailers, Australian greengrocer chain’s flagship store creates a unique experience for Sydney consumers
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Free fruit for kids at Woolworths
Australian retailer Woolworths has launched its national programme to offer children free fruit when they visit Woolworths supermarkets
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Blueberry pickers to be back paid
Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman has revealed that blueberry farm operators in Sandy Beach underpaid workers A$46,000
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Seasonal workers may relieve labour woes
Public hearings are underway as part of the Australian government's Senate inquiry into the Pacific Island Seasonal Worker Programme
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Foodland ready for battle
Foodland is on the front foot as retail competition heats up with the arrival of Aldi in South Australia
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Hort Innovation AGM lacks growers
Australia ‘grower-owned’ horticulture body has held its first annual general meeting with vegetable processors and large agri-companies holding more voting rights than many growers
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Sunraysia TAFE offering citrus diploma
A new diploma to support the next generation of Australian orchard managers has been developed by Citrus Australia, the NSW Department of Primary Industry and TAFE institutes
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WA stonefruit in for a summer fling
The Western Australia stonefruit industry has launched its ‘Summer Romance’ brand at wholesale markets and retail stores
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Genetic modification trial to combat Medfly
Western Australian researchers are trialling new technology to combat Mediterranean fruit fly
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Melon growers vote for R&D, biosecurity levy
Australia melon growers have voted in favour of a levy for biosecurity and research and development
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Aldi sets date for South Australia
South Australians can add Aldi retail stores to their options for shipping from 3 February 2016
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Tasmanian exporters warned of delays
Industry and government bodies have dismissed claims that a ban on overtime by Biosecurity Tasmania staff will lead to delays in fruit exports
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WA mango season hits lull
Early-season cold snap leads to split crop, forcing prices and demand up in domestic market
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Woolworths drops ‘Cheap Cheap’
Leading Australian retailer Woolworths has launched its fourth new campaign in four years with ‘Always at Woolworths’
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Orora partners with AHG
Australian packaging company Orora has partnered with refrigerated logistics provider AHG
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Goulburn Valley hit by hail storm
Growers reporting damage to 100 per cent of their crops, with meeting called to determine full extent of fruit loss
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Sundrop Farms gains job seeker funds
The South Australian government has granted A$50,000 to hydroponic tomato grower Sundrop Farms to fund a pilot skills development project for job seekers