
McCain Foods declines mayors’ request to pause factory closure
McCain says the site is already listed for sale and decommissioning has begun.
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Wang Yibo will front a multi-channel campaign for NZ-grown apples.
'We want PIQA Red to be the new avocado, a fruit people get genuinely excited about.'
The minister declined to grant a visa to the alleged victim and whistleblower.
Around 80% of the country’s kiwifruit crop is grown in the Bay of Plenty.
'Around 95% of Zespri’s New Zealand fruit is exported through the Port of Tauranga.'
'It’s a big business, but there is a lot of will out there.'
The Olive Press is closing down after 27 years.
Here's what you can and can't pick.
A 12-month Dubai trial led Emirates Bustanica to seek a commercial agreement.
Now semi-retired, Brett Petersen happily gives away the bananas he grows.
Fruit is being shipped for Europe via the Panama Canal despite international tensions.
Kiwifruit orchards typically host eight to 10 beehives per canopy hectare.
The new trade deal with India will save kiwifruit growers millions.
The awards span six categories, from innovation and service to leadership.
BayWa, which owns 74% of T&G, still intends to exit its shareholding.
Tariffs for apples drop from 50% to 25% into India and growers are 'over the moon'.
The development would have 29 accommodation units and five kitchen blocks.
Police also seized a loaded gun, vintage vehicle and stolen trailer in raids.
The ILO warns RSE workers who complain risk blacklisting and deportation.
Visitors will walk through native bush, wildlife and orchard scenes brought to life.
Researchers in Kerikeri are trialling three new Northland-grown cultivars.
The loss of so much fruit could be devastating to the grower at peak picking season.
'I really wanted to get out in the field with workers and amongst the work they're doing.'
Several firms have closed since medicinal cannabis was legalised, then regulated in 2020.
Envy apples are grown in over 13 countries and sold in more than 55 markets.
David and Judi Grey win gold for their avos at the NZ Outstanding Food Awards.
About five million trays of red kiwifruit have already been packed and shipped.
The couple met at Ken’s brother’s wedding in 1950 and married in 1951.
Earthworks on the 5ha-6ha kiwifruit orchard are due to start this spring.