Archive: December, 2021

Christmas 2021 Update from Kate

The season is underway

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Clarification of the recent RMP assessment

The Residue Management Programme (RMP) operated by Summerfruit NZ was recently assessed by SGS. It was found to be compliant with Global GAP’s requirement for assessment of third-party residue monitoring providers.

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MPI funding for transition to Future Orchard Planting Systems

Following the initial collaborative crop groups Future Orchard Planting Systems trials, managed by PFR, Government funding has now been confirmed for $1.65m towards a project to increase the successful adoption...

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Update from Kate

With the harvest season underway, I wish you all the best during this busy time. Please don’t hesitate to contact Summerfruit NZ, by phone or email, if there is any...

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Audit of Summerfruit NZ's residue monitoring scheme

The Residue Management Programme (RMP) operated by Summerfruit NZ was recently assessed by SGS and found to be compliant with Global GAP’s requirement for assessment of third-party residue monitoring providers.

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Summerfruit NZ staff update

In Summerfruit NZ team news, Victoria Harris (Communications Advisor) has left Summerfruit NZ. We would like to thank Victoria for the important contribution she has made during her time with...

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Fruit Quality in Supermarkets

Everyone is responsible for the reputation of the summerfruit industry. With that in mind, fruit quality needs to be consistent throughout the season because what we do now, influences consumers’...

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PickNZ job board

Remember to regularly refresh your job advertisements on the PickNZ job board (jobs.picknz.co.nz). Listings appear, most recent first, on the job board so you should aim to keep your job...

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