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NZ Greenhouse Tomato Growers Concerned By Virus Found In Australia
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 9:39 am | TomatoesNZ
New Zealand’s greenhouse tomato growers are concerned by reports that the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has been detected in two properties in Australia. More >>
TomatoesNZ Welcomes Re-opening Of Australia For Export Of Fresh NZ Tomatoes
Monday, 1 July 2024, 12:20 pm | TomatoesNZ
New Zealand tomato growers are welcoming the news that they can export fresh tomatoes to Australia again. More >>
Tomato industry signs Agreement on biosecurity
Wednesday, 7 September 2016, 12:43 pm | TomatoesNZ
Tomatoes New Zealand Incorporated today signed the Deed of the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) for Biosecurity Readiness and Response at Parliament with the Hon Nathan Guy, Minister for Primary Industries in attendance. More >>
New Zealanders want clear labelling of irradiated produce
Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 9:30 am | TomatoesNZ
Most New Zealanders want irradiated produce sold in shops and food outlets to be clearly labelled, a major consumer survey has found. More >>
Unlabelled irradiated Australian tomatoes now on NZ shelves
Monday, 30 June 2014, 2:17 pm | TomatoesNZ
New Zealanders are being urged to once again ask their retailer if their tomatoes have been treated with radiation, as large volumes of unlabelled irradiated Australian tomatoes hit local shelves. More >>
Irradiated Australian tomatoes set for New Zealand stores
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 3:43 pm | TomatoesNZ
Tomatoes New Zealand today urged food retailers and the hospitality sector to label or indicate where imported irradiated Australian tomatoes are sold or served. More >>
Tomatoes New Zealand Encouraged By Minister Kaye’s Move
Friday, 24 May 2013, 2:50 pm | TomatoesNZ
Tomatoes New Zealand says the decision not to enforce compulsory individual labelling of irradiated Australian tomatoes and capsicums is disappointing, but the industry organisation believes their concerns have been heard. More >>
Labels For Irradiated Australian Tomatoes Demanded
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 12:02 pm | TomatoesNZ
Tomatoes New Zealand today called on the Government to ensure irradiated Australian tomatoes and capsicums supplied to New Zealand retailers are clearly labelled. More >>
Long hot summer - delicious tomato crop at great prices
Thursday, 14 March 2013, 4:18 pm | TomatoesNZ
The long hot summer has proved the ideal climate for tomato growing, with a bumper crop of sweet ripe fruit. More >>
Tomatoes New Zealand welcomes Government decision on NZ ETS
Tuesday, 3 July 2012, 4:42 pm | TomatoesNZ
Tomatoes New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s decision to extend transitional measures designed to reduce the initial cost impacts of the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). More >>
And The Dietary Elixir Of Youth Is…Tomatoes!
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 3:13 pm | TomatoesNZ
Tomatoes have been hailed as a key factor in maintaining youthful-looking skin, in a scientific study released this week. More >>
Tomatoes ripe for the picking!
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 11:40 am | TomatoesNZ
It's official - the juicy season is finally upon us, and supermarket shelves nationwide are brimming with new season New Zealand tomatoes. The tomato is New Zealand's favourite vegetable and continues to be one of the most staple and versatile Kiwi meal-time ... More >>