News

Kate’s Update

This season has brought mixed results for our growers, and the Summerfruit NZ team’s thoughts are with growers in Hawke’s Bay who have had to contend with difficult weather conditions.

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Welcoming Raj Singh To The Summerfruit NZ Team

We are pleased to welcome Raj Singh to the Summerfruit NZ team as our new Business Manager, based in Wellington. Raj has replaced Andrea Crawford in the Business Manager role.

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Summerfruit NZ Conference 2023 - Expanding Horizons

The Summerfruit NZ Board and team is excited to announce that registrations for the Summerfruit New Zealand Conference 2023 are now open.

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Inspector Visit As Part Of Japan Official Assurance Programme

After a two-year break due to Covid-19 restrictions, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) inspection visits resumed in January.

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Spotted Lanternfly – Learn About The USA Experience With This Invasive Horticultural Pest

Plant & Food Research Limited (PFR) is hosting presentations on Spotted Lanternfly, a significant biosecurity threat to New Zealand.

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Conference – Early Bird Registrations Opening Shortly

Planning is well underway for Conference 2023, registration will open in early 2023, keep an eye on the www.summerfruitnz.co.nz website for conference and programme updates.

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Kate's Update

The season is underway

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A Casual Reminder This Summer…

With the growing season in full swing, you’ll no doubt be expanding your workforce, whether it’s pickers, packers, or other seasonal workers that you need.

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New Regulations To Keep Dams Safe – What Dam Owners Need To Know

In May 2022, the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) announced new regulations on dam safety.

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Most Unwanted Poster Published

Summerfruit's most unwanted pests and diseases feature on a poster recently sent out to help people identify these nasties that lurk beyond New Zealand's borders.

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