Nutrano has taken an equity stake in Keenan Produce Pty Ltd, a citrus packing shed operation in Griffith NSW.
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Cosmic Crisp apple is set to take off in Australia thanks to an exclusive agreement between Australian fruit grower, packer, and marketer, Red Rich Fruits, and varietal managers Proprietary Variety Management (PVM).
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Bee-Scent is a pheromone-based enhancement product that aids in attracting bees to the target crop.
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Seattle-based start-up StixFresh has developed a sticker that can keep fruit and vegetables fresh for up to two weeks longer than usual.
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MARKET REPORT FOR 16TH-23RD JULY
The Blood orange season is just starting, blood oranges are selling for $4-$6 a kilo. Navel oranges are $3-$4 a kilo.
A wide range of apple varieties are available including Royal Gala, Kanzi, Jazz, Fuji, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and Granny Smith. Apples are retailing for $2-$8 a kilo, depending on variety, size and quality.
Tangelo quality is excellent - they are selling for $6-$7 a kilo or around $2.50 each.
Mandarins are selling at $3-$5 a kilo. There are plenty of varieties available such as Afourer, Monarch, Ellendale, Hickson and Honey Murcott.
Hass avocados are plentiful and selling at $1.50-$2.50 each.
Packham and Buerre bosc pears are selling for $2-$4 a kilo, depending on size.