Search ResultsFirst Fresh Ltd finalist in HB Export AwardsThree Gisborne companies have been named as finalists in the Export New Zealand ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards. They are Pultron Composites, First Fresh and Cedenco. Steve Breen, general manager of economic development for Activate Tairawhiti, said it was pleasing to help local exporters participate in the awards. This is the first time Gisborne exporters have been eligible to participate. “It’s a great opportunity for them to compare themselves to exporters from outside the region and it... Read more about "First Fresh Ltd finalist in HB Export Awards"...Loyalty Program Release Event Registration Page$UserDefinedForm Read more about "Loyalty Program Release Event Registration Page"...First Fresh take silver awarDFirst 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 manager Ian Albers. "It offers real rewards and business benefits to make a positive difference to our suppliers' profitability." The awards celebrate outstanding resu... Read more about "First Fresh take silver award"...Australian citrus industry under threatSome of Australia’s major growers of citrus fruit are demanding urgent action in the Northern Territory to prevent a disease outbreak that is spreading south and west from Darwin, threatening to ruin the $750 million industry. The growers want all citrus trees in the restricted area and control areas in the NT and WA destroyed immediately (with owner reimbursement and compensation). This might save the 28,000 ha of trees in the rest of the country that may be in the path of the outbreak of Asi... Read more about "Australian citrus industry under threat"...Gisborne tops NZ's citrus productionA 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 1659 hectares in citrus crops. The survey figures show 28,741 tonnes were produced nationally last season with a national average production of 18 tonnes per hectare. Gisborne growers produced 56 perce... Read more about "Gisborne tops NZ's citrus production"...The Bill Thorpe & First Fresh ScholarshipBill Thorpe and First Fresh are offering a scholarship to our 100% loyal growers (LRA Elite members). The scholarship value is $5,000 per annum. awarded to a stand-out applicant who has a special interest in a future in horticulture The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage people within our grower group to undertake further education or training in horticulture through University, Polytechnic or other NZQA accredited courses. This scholarship is an investment into the sustaina... Read more about "The Bill Thorpe & First Fresh Scholarship"...New Zealand Fuyu persimmon filling gap before California season startsThe persimmon season has just started in the United States, with harvest of the early season varieties underway. This year, the US market will see some New Zealand Fuyu available for the next few weeks. California Fuyu is not due for another week or two, and New Zealand has decided to try and fill the gap before the California Fuyu season begins. In the meantime, so-called 'Chocolate' Fuyu is now available alongside the New Zealand Fuyu. "Our persimmons have been available since September 7," sa... Read more about "New Zealand Fuyu persimmon filling gap before California season starts"...Pressure from other fruit in citrus ‘capital’.The flow of sweet, juicy Gisborne oranges into the supermarkets of New Zealand is well under way as this region produces more than half of the country’s crop. But despite being the best-tasting navel oranges in New Zealand, if not the world, locally-grown citrus is running the risk of becoming another Cinderella crop in the face of growing pressure for land from potentially more profitable crops like kiwifruit and apples. With outside investors looking to Gisborne for early-maturing kiwifruit... Read more about "Pressure from other fruit in citrus ‘capital’."...Compliance Update - Mathew BannisterWhatever the weather The seasonal climate outlook through to the new year is available online at https://www.niwa.co.nz/climate/seasonal-climate-outlook/seasonal-climate-outlook-november-2018-january-2019 The current climate forecasting is that rainfall is more likely to be less than normal. In terms of temperature NIWA is hedging its bets with about an equal chance of average or above average temperatures. When taken with predictions for soil moisture and river flows (85% chance of average or... Read more about "Compliance Update - Mathew Bannister"...Product Report - Brian PepperPersimmons Earlier this month we made our last payment for the Class1 Persimmons that were packed in 2018. We are now working on a payment for growers who have signed a copy of our Loyalty Recognition Agreement. The L.R.A payment will be made in December and will reward growers for committing to supplying us in the future, supplying fruit that is good quality, and for supplying a large quantity. Most Persimmon orchards we have visited recently have a good number of flowers and our best and m... Read more about "Product Report - Brian Pepper"...
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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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