After devastating hailstorms in South Australia late last year, new season fruit has been left dotted with hail marks for the second year running. South Australian growers want to assure consumers that a few spots on the skin of the fruit do not affect the texture or flavour in any way. However, to draw attention […]
Geoffrey Thompson Holdings Limited, more commonly known as Jeftomson, has received a $15 million grant from the Federal Government for its ‘FRUITCo’ project. The project consists of the purchase of high-tech new food handling equipment that will significantly reduce packing cost, which will allow the Australian industry to be more competitive in the international market. […]
FOODEX JAPAN is over for another year, and with it, FGT’s Japan Export Insights Tour for 2019. Tour for 2019. The tour took Tasmanian growers interested in exports to Japan to visit major wholesale local markets where they got to hear first hand from leading importers and retailers about the latest consumer insights, what they look for in a supplier, the products and characteristics they look for, and what their key price points are.
Contents of this article were sourced from GrowingProduce.com, the aggregate site of American/Western Fruit Grower, American Vegetable Grower, and Florida Grower magazines. Find the original articles by Christina Herrick here and here. The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) held its conference on February 24-28. Topics ranged across mechanization, hedging, fruiting walls, and rootstocks, all with an eye to […]
FOODEX Japan is currently in full swing in Tokyo, providing an exciting experience for two Tasmanian berry producers. For Richard Clarke (Westerway Raspberry Farm) and Sharon Keetch (Tru Blu Berries), travelling with FGT to take part in the trade show is providing an exciting opportunity to explore export opportunities and develop potential business relationships.
The yet-to-be-officially-named RS103-110 was put on display for variety partners at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) during February. Head of Commercial & Brand Development Craig Chester, who is managing new apple variety projects on behalf of APAL, accompanied Gary Hopewell and Allan McWaters from the DAF to the Huon Valley to visit Andrew […]
On 4 March, the Australian government signed the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement after eight years of negotiations. Part of the agreement will see an increase the amount of work and holiday visas for Indonesians from 1000 to 5000, which will increase the number of seasonal workers available next season. The agreement should not otherwise […]
Larissa Vaughan has joined the Communications team as the new Program Manager, taking over from Richelle Zealley who has moved into a new role within APAL. Larissa comes from long background in association/membership event management, including senior event and program manager roles with Australian Institute of Company Directors, CPA, and, most recently, the Urban Development Institute […]
Notice to growers regarding Future Orchards® walk tomorrow Over the weekend, you will have seen reports in the media regarding bushfires in the Bunyip State Park area, not far from our planned Future Orchards® walk venue tomorrow.Thankfully, our host Brad Fankhauser has confirmed that he and the property are safe and secure. However, as of […]
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