Chris Claridge, Chief Executive Levy Referendum Update It was great to see so many growers at the consultation meetings across New Zealand. Attendance reached 44% of the levy vote with feedback being received and shared. It appears the industry is in good shape which is heartening although some regions have struggled with adverse weather conditions….
A meeting of the New Zealand Seed Potato Certification Authority (NZSPCA) was held in Ashburton on 11 April. Andy Innes stood down as Chair and Authority Member prior to the meeting. The Authority and Potatoes New Zealand Inc. (PNZ) wish to thank Andy for his long service to both seed potato certification and the wider industry. …
Are you a potential leader in the hort industry? And want to upskill? You could be going on this year’s HortNZ Leadership Programme. In these rapidly changing times horticulture needs leaders that have the confidence and skills to take the industry into the future. The HortNZ leadership programme will help prepare you or your employee…
With hamburgers, chicken, fish, flavoured or covered in ketchup or mayonnaise, fries are enjoyed around the world, but a surprisingly few countries make the product. Will that ever change, asks Cedric Porter, Managing Editor of World Potato Markets. It is less than 70 years since the first frozen fries were launched onto the US market….
How much will the levy be? The maximum rate of levy will be 1% ($1 per $100) of: i) The gross sales value (before deduction of costs and charges) at the first point of sale for all potatoes sold. ii) The notional process value for growers who process their own potatoes. The rate for the…
CEO Chris Claridge Potatoes industry value at $982 million – Close to a Billion Dollars. Potatoes New Zealand has two important key strategic goals we are endeavouring to achieve by 2025. These were set in 2013 as part of our Strategic Plan. Leading into a Levy Referendum Vote during April and May it’s important…
By Stuart Wright Potatoes Levy Referendum This year is vital for all of us who are part of Potatoes NZ; growers and our industry in general. The upcoming Levy Referendum is the time to focus on our successes and goals in the last few years. Our strategy has involved realistic and sensible ways to maintain…
New Zealand fry exports continue to increase at a steady rate to both Australia and other markets. In November 6,790 tonnes were shipped, up 3.3% on the November 2016 total, with annual exports up 9.2% to 66,95 tonnes, the highest annual total since July 2014. The average price of fry imports in November was NZ$1,399/tonne,…
The latest Seed Potato Certification Rulebook and List of Approved Seedlines for 2018 Harvest is out now. Download your copy now
This November Potatoes New Zealand is celebrating the humble potato with a celebration of the new potato season. The November Means New Potatoes campaign kicked off with a launch in Auckland on Thursday 26th October. Food writers, media and industry leaders were invited to meet with growers to celebrate new season potatoes. A roomful of…
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