Archive: August, 2023

Calling all new growers – please register with Summerfruit NZ

Packhouse and Orchard Managers, please ensure that all new growers you are working with are registered with Summerfruit NZ.

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Cherries to Hong Kong

Summerfruit NZ has issued an update regarding the export of cherries to Hong Kong. Please refer to the Summerfruit NZ Portal under Export / Current Export Season.

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Japan and Korea Tape

All fruit exported to Japan or Korea must be packaged using specific tape. This tape comes in different colours based on the market and includes wording as required by the...

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Annual General Meeting – 3rd November 2023

The Thirtieth Annual General Meeting of Summerfruit New Zealand Incorporated will be held via Zoom on Friday 3 November 2023.

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Handpicked Crew – supporting employers during the 2023-24 harvest

With the 2023-24 summerfruit season fast approaching, here is a list of resources and advice to support employers as you recruit workers and prepare for harvest:

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Bunnings PowerPass

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Irrigation survey – we’d like to hear from cherry growers

Summerfruit NZ has engaged Primary Insight to undertake some practical irrigation research in four cherry orchards for the 2023-24 growing season.

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Silt and Debris Funding - Hawke's Bay

Applications close Thursday 31 August.The Government recently announced an increase in the total amount claimable under the Commercial Debris fund from $250,000 to $400,000, still on a 50:50 cost-share basis...

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Export Registration Opens on 1st September

The export season is fast approaching. Growers, packhouses and exporters can register for export via the secure portal’s online registration system, from 1 September until 31 October.

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Pre-season 2023-24 Update

Click below for an updated list of issues that exporters need to be aware of ahead of the new export season.

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