The impact of looming labour shortages in the horticulture and viticulture sectors in Central Otago is expected to spiral into the industries that service them, leaders say. read more...

Ten people have been injured after a van collided with a truck on State Highway 5, near Tarawera, on Monday morning. read more...

With the horticulture industry facing severe labour shortages in the wake of COVID-19, growers are ready to "get on with business" now the election is over. read more...

Crunch Time Apple Growers — a New York state-based cooperative of 151 growers dedicated to producing the best apples on the market — announced its decision to name FrazierHeiby its agency of record. Just in time for harvest, FrazierHeiby will support retailer and consumer marketing efforts to get SnapDragon™ and RubyFrost™ in the hands of apple lovers across the country. read more...

BelleHarvest, leading Michigan apple distributor, announced the debut of its new PAW Patrol™ branded apples. “PAWfect” for children, the 3-pound pouch of apples come in three delicious varieties with a suggested retail price of $4.49 (Gala and Fuji) – $6.49 (Honeycrisp) per pouch. The product will begin to appear in the produce section of grocery stores this month with widespread distribution expected to grow in the coming months. read more...