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 […]
Western Australian apple growers have launched an intensive apple quality testing program this week to coincide with the launch of 2019 apple season to let consumers know that ‘when you choose to buy a WA apple, it will be a great apple’. A 2017 survey by independent consumer group CHOICE found apples — more than […]
The ACCC has released their half-yearly Small business in focus report, covering the latest developments across the small business, franchising, and agriculture sectors. From July to December 2018, the ACCC received 114 reports and enquiries about agriculture matters. Most of these were about misleading conduct/false representations and consumer guarantees. The report highlights a number of small business […]
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