MPI export information request
Some of you may have received an email from HortNZ requesting information on summerfruit exports to China. Unfortunately this email was sent in error and HortNZ has apologised for this misunderstanding.
Summerfruit Levy Order renewed
The Government has approved Summerfruit NZ's Levy Order application in time before the new season begins.
AGM agenda, resolutions & proxies
Members are reminded that the Twenty Sixth Annual General Meeting of Summerfruit NZ will be held at 3.00pm on Wednesday 15 July at Alexandra Community House, 14 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9320.
Protecting young cherry trees against trunk canker
Summerfruit NZ's research and development manager, Jack Hughes, looks at the problem of cankers on young cherry trees and the research being carried out to find solutions.
Vanuatu RSE workers take flight
Last week over 1,000 RSE workers from Vanuatu were finally able to return home on eight Royal New Zealand Air Force flights organised by Summerfruit NZ along with HortNZ and...
Board directors announcement
As chairman of Summerfruit NZ, I would like to welcome Blair McLean, and welcome back Stewart Burns, who have been elected to the Board as grower representative directors.
Summerfruit NZ review – update for the industry
The Summerfruit NZ Board appreciates the time taken by those who met with Alasdair or responded to the review survey.
Hawke's Bay grower meeting on TANK plan change
Growers are invited to attend a meeting at Twyford School hall to discuss the proposed plan on Monday, 22 June at 7pm.
Fruit pulp wanted
Anna Howard from Pure New Zealand Ice Cream in Wanaka is keen to hear from members who can supply pasteurised summerfruit pulp for their award winning ice cream.
Freshwater policy aims to clean up our rivers and lakes
Last week the Government announced their freshwater policy reforms with a $700m funding package 'that will create jobs and benefit the value of New Zealand's agriculture export and tourism offerings'.