Pre-Season Production and Labour Survey Begins this Week
This week Summerfruit NZ will be emailing growers and packhouse operators a SurveyMonkey link to an online short, sharp pre-season survey to gather data on this coming season.
Navigating MRL AND PHI Charts
Every year, Summerfruit NZ gets questions about to deal with situations where the chart doesn’t specify an MRL or PHI.
Modern Export Legislation Project
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is reviewing the way it regulates the export of food and other primary sector products.
It’s not too late to take part in the Agricultural Production Census
There is still the opportunity to participate in the 2022 Agricultural Production Census. Summerfruit growers are encouraged to play their part and support their industry by completing the questionnaire.
Proposed Central Otago District Plan Change – HortNZ Meeting
Proposed Plan Change 19 (PC19) to the Central Otago District Plan is a plan change for the residential areas of Central Otago.
Packhouses and Orchard Managers working with New Growers – Urgent
With export registration now open, please ensure that all new growers you are working with are registered with Summerfruit NZ.
Japan and Korea exports: check your MPI tape
Do you know how long you’ve had that MPI approved sealing tape used for exports to Japan and Korea?
Next MG Marketing Charitable Trust Funding Round
The MG Marketing Charitable Trust has been established to contribute towards the general improvement, capability and profile of the horticulture industry in New Zealand.
Graphics for Packaging
Newer growers may not be aware of the range of handling symbols Summerfruit NZ has created for the industry – free of charge.
Kate's Update
We held the 28th Annual General Meeting of Summerfruit New Zealand on Friday 5 August. Thanks to all the members who were able to attend.