Hawke's Bay is about to get a much-needed labour boost, with Government announcing a new temporary work visa process to help businesses "get the workers they need". read more...

The following Open Letter to the Minister of Immigration has been released by a group of horticultural growers who are frustrated by many months of inaction by the Minister who has failed to announce the “CAP”, which states how many additional RSE workers will be allowed into New Zealand to assist with harvesting early stage crops such as asparagus and strawberries. read more...

Environmentally-conscious shoppers are driving the demand for organic fruit and vegetables, as clearly some are willing to pay more for chemical-free options. Newshub investigated the quality and cost difference, including tips on how to reduce cost to the back pocket. read more...

A late bloom has delayed the Washington apple season. Although harvest is well underway, most varieties are reportedly running behind schedule in the order of 7 - 10 days. A cool spring is to blame for the delayed bloom and subsequent harvest. Currently, growers have just about wrapped up harvest of early season Galas and are about to start on some of the mid-season varieties. read more...

Hamburg Süd has expanded the e-commerce offerings on its website and is now offering Instant, a digital application that makes booking containers much easier and faster. Customers will benefit from enhanced certainty in their planning, transparency and efficiency. read more...