Search ResultsLaw changes for use of Organophosphate insecticidesImportant News about Diazinon (Dew 600) LEMON, LIME, GRAPEFRUIT AND TANGELO GROWERS There have been some law changes about the use of ALL organophosphate insecticides (inc. Diazinon (Dew), Maldison (Fyfanon) Acephate (Lancer/Orthene)). The only one, so far, with a registration change is Diazinon e.g. Dew 600. This is now registered for ORANGES AND MANDARINS ONLY with a 21 day WHP. It is now ILLEGAL to use Diazinon on any other citrus crops e.g. lemons, limes, tangelos, grapefruit etc. “Of... Read more about "Law changes for use of Organophosphate insecticides"...KiwifruitKiwifruit Packed full of vitamins C E & A, potassium and antioxidants, Kiwifruit are one of natures superfoods. Gisborne is renowned for producing Kiwifruit big on taste, high in dry matter and (thanks to our ideal growing climate) for it's ability to meet the market early. Gisborne is the first region in New Zealand to commence kiwifruit harvesting each season and approximately 80% of the regions supply is packed at NZ Fruits. First Fresh markets Green and Gold Kiwifruit not required by Zes... Read more about "Kiwifruit"...KiwiberryKiwiberry or Baby Kiwifruit These delicious little nuggets are sweeter than your usual Kiwifruit and have an edible skin so they can be eaten just like grapes. First Fresh source the very best Kiwiberries from our family of growers in the Bay of Plenty. Read more about "Baby Kiwifruit / Kiwiberry"...Field ServicesGrower Workshop and Field Days During the course of the season First Fresh co-ordinates and runs several grower workshops and field days. These can be practical and/or theoretical and cover the full spectrum of on-orchard activities. In many cases these are timed to coincide with the commencement of a harvesting season or other major on-orchard activity such as pruning. Pre-season Evaluation Pre-season evaluation of maturity and residue testing prior to harvest is vital for a number crops but es... Read more about "Field Services"...PackingPacking To ensure your produce is delivered to our exacting standards, everything Gisborne grown is carefully packed on-site at NZ Fruits. Located on the outskirts of the city, this modern, stand-alone, multi-crop post-harvest facility is in year round operation so our produce is packed and shipped at it's very best no matter what's in season. As each other’s biggest customers and with some common shareholding, First Fresh and NZ Fruits enjoy a unique relationship that is high on co-operatio... Read more about "Packing"...New Variety DevelopmentNew Variety Development At First Fresh we don't believe in standing still. That's probably why we are considered market leaders in research and development. We've established that position by investing in R&D not just for our own sake, but in support of the New Zealand citrus industry as a whole. Our research and development regime has seen us establish active trial sites on a number of commercial orchards, trialling new growing techniques, developing crop improvement programmes and tailor... Read more about "New Variety Development"...Crop ProtectionCrop Protection First Fresh working with NZCGI, customers and MAF BNZ has an annually published Crop Protection Program for growers to refer to. This program lists approved applications for pests and diseases found in crops with information on application rates and timings and is a ready guide for growers to use products with confidence. This program ensures that by using approved products at the correct time, fruit will be suitable for export and local markets. Read more about "Crop Protection"...Quality Assurance & ComplianceQuality Assurance You have our assurance that all fruit packed and dispatched will meet approved quality standards. Both First Fresh and NZ Fruits pride themselves on the level of compliance that both the packhouse and the marketer have attained as well as their dedication to assisting growers in attaining and maintaining NZGAP and / or GlobalG.A.P accreditation. NZ Fruits accreditation: NZGAP BRC Approved direct supplier First Fresh accreditation: NZGAP GlobalG.A.P First Fresh growers accredita... Read more about "Quality Assurance & Compliance"...HomeWelcome to the world of First Fresh... Supplying the finest quality fruit and produce New Zealand has to offer. The First Fresh Story Read more about "Home"...Juicing OrangeJuicing Oranges At First Fresh we know fresh is best. That's why we're delighted to be launching a range of juicing oranges. These beauties are naturally sweet, succulent and bursting with flavour - perfect for making a deliciously sticky mess in all good kiwi kitchens. Read more about "Juicing Orange"...
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FRESH NEWS
First Fresh wins export award
The room was filled with excitement and celebration at the Napier Conference Centre as the winners of the 2018 ExportNZ ASB Hawke's Bay Export Awards were announced....
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1/13
First Fresh Ltd finalist in HB Export Awards
Three Gisborne companies have been named as finalists in the Export New Zealand ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards....
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2/13
Supreme freshie for second time
MATAWHERO fruit growers Clive and Amanda Lewis deservedly took out the supreme award at the third annual First Fresh “Freshies” awards recently with four wins out of five categories in which they were nominated....
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3/13
Market Gardeners Limited acquires shareholding in First Fresh NZ
Leading New Zealand supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables, Market Gardeners Limited, trading as MG Marketing (MG), and leading New Zealand Citrus Marketing company First Fresh NZ Limited (First Fresh), are pleased to announce that in late December 2017, MG acquired a 30% shareholding in First Fresh....
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4/13
First Fresh Persimmons
New Zealand’s first export of persimmons is set to leave for China after a 12 year effort to gain market access concluded successfully this week. Gisborne-based exporter First Fresh will send the trial shipment of Gisborne persimmon next month following approval from China’s quarantine authority AQSIQ....
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5/13
Red carpet flavour at annual Freshies
First Fresh held its second "Freshies" grower awards on Thursday 23rd February at the Dome Room and John and Irene Honey of Patutahi won the Supreme Award - The Freshies Trophy....
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6/13
Gisborne tops NZ's citrus production
A grower survey conducted by New Zealand Citrus Growers Incorporated has confirmed that Gisborne is the number one citrus growing region in the country — by a long way. The NZCGI “snapshot” survey indicates there are 330 citrus growers in New Zealand with more than a million citrus trees and......
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7/13
First Fresh take silver award
First Fresh and our marketing-communications agency Tracta won a silver award at the New Zealand Direct Marketing Awards for our company's grower loyalty scheme campaign."Our Loyalty Recognition Agreement (LRA) is unique to the citrus industry and was developed to recognise the loyalty shown to us by our suppliers," said general......
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8/13
Law changes for use of Organophosphate insecticides
LEMON, LIME, GRAPEFRUIT AND TANGELO GROWERS...
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9/13
First Fresh NZGAP Group Scheme
A number of our growers have already taken up the opportunity to become members of the First Fresh Group Scheme for NZGAP. ...
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10/13
First Fresh Management Calendar and Checklist
Access our latest Citrus Fruit Size - Management Calendar and Checklist...
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11/13
First Fresh Weather Station
You can view the “First Fresh” weather station on line by using the following link:...
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12/13
First Fresh Citrus Crop Protection Programme
Hot off the press is the 2014/15 copy of the First Fresh - Citrus Crop Protection Progamme....
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13/13
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