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1.Government agencies: ICPR Changes  WTO and TBT Notifications; MFAT’s Global Trade and Economic Update for NZ Businesses – 28 May  2021
 
2. New Zealand News:  New public-private effort on digital uptake; Red, green and gold pay dividends for Zespri; Breeding the perfect apricot in central Otago; Northland Inc: Kaipara peanut crop next steps; Napier Port says Pipfruit exports are tracking in line with the prior year; Emirates SkyCargo set to connect New Zealand with key global markets; Exporters welcome shipping relief; Orchardists urge Government to relax MIQ rules for seasonal workers at low risk of COVID-19; Economist: Govt's immigration policy doesn't understand value of migrant labour; Jordan Carrol wins Central Otago Young Grower of the Year competition; Former World Potato Congress director Ron Gall has passed
 
3.International news: GAIN reports; Exporters have ‘12-18 months’ to prepare as G7 paves way for trade digitisation, Disinfectant chamber expedites produce arrivals, reducing clearance delays; "Australian fruit has a difficult time in the Chinese market"; Container freight rates of Asia-Europe route hitting new highs; Hapag-Lloyd further expands its container fleet; UK: Hillier achieves carbon footprint reduction in year two of Planet Mark certification; Unilever define regenerative principles; "How do we fix our broken food system? Invest in local organic farms"; Killer robots: Czechs working on AI prototype to wipe out pests with less insecticide

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1.Government agencies: New programme part of $1.15m effort to boost farmers’ financial and risk management skills; MFAT’s Global Trade and Economic Update  21 May  2021
 
2.New Zealand News:  Stronger biosecurity protections with budget funding; Budget boost to tackle on-farm emissions; Backing Small Business into the digital world; Growers fight Gisborne district Council on new approach to rating; 'Scene setting' immigration speech labelled confusing by critics; T&G Global Chairman to step down; Zespri to try Sungold trials in China again; Hemp needs more support; Orchardists welcome extra Pacific Island workers, but will they just replace those heading home; Tempered expectations for New Zealand apple crop 2020/21; Mitre 10 launches plant pot recycling trial; Overseas Customers are Willing To Pay More For 'Sustainable' Food; Reducing Food waste in New Zealand; Supporting the UK and EU FTA negotiations; Western Australia declared free from Queensland fruit fly
 
3. International news: GAIN reports; China strives for self-sufficiency, also in seed breeding; Plant breeding in EU can compensate production losses; UK: Farm levy body AHDB to axe up to 140 jobs; Xianfeng Fruit To Build International Fruit Import Center in Shanghai; Reimagining health and wellness in a post-pandemic world; COVID-19 accelerates global fresh produce trade trends towards a deceleration of volumes & previously growing values; DAWE’s Proposed increase in export fees & charges; Reefer Freight Rates Hit Historic High; USA  high freight rates challenge growers/shippers; North America pallet shortages putting supply of fresh produce at risk; China, Netherlands, and Indonesia building international port together; How mitigating food safety risks helps protect both reputation and bottom line; Kelp, maggots and mycoprotein must be mass-farmed to combat malnutrition; Ethical flowers; Could prescriptions for fruit and veg instead of pills help prevent diet-related disease?

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1. Government agencies: ICPR Changes;  WTO and TBT  Notifications; MFAT’s Global Trade and Economic Update for NZ Businesses – 14 May 2021
 
2. New Zealand News:  New Zealand government to allocate more managed Isolation for RSE workers; Primary sector exports defy challenges; Rockit appoints new chief financial officer; T&G Fresh MD departs; Golden glow in Zespri licence round; Gisborne district’s kiwifruit harvest valued at over $50 million; Next level for blueberries; Jazz™apples - new season, new look; "New Zealand Kiwanos are in Holland"; Florists feeling the sting of rising flower prices; Tomatoes and cucumbers drive up April food prices; Increase mental fitness at the Horticulture Conference 2021; Global onion trade moves online; Heather Feetham becomes first woman to win Pukekohe Young Grower of the Year; Zoom Seminar on “The economic implications of food safety incidents”; Pasifika Air wants to reignite pawpaw industry in the Cook Islands
 
3. International news: GAIN reports; China's ministry launches pilot projects to raise domestic production and review standards; UK: Plant health controls to incur fees from June 2021; Covid-related challenges to plague supply chains in 2021; Asia Fruit Logistica rescheduled to 2022; Inari raises over $200 million to unlock the full potential of seed; When will vertical farming become profitable?; Kuehne+Nagel completes becoming market leader on the transpacific route; US investigators identify organic produce as possible E. coli outbreak source; FDA releases investigation report following 2020 salmonella outbreak linked to red onions; Fact sheet for fresh produce dry-pack listeria and Salmonella sampling; World Food Safety Day - safe food now for a healthy tomorrow; The cost of irrigation water in Spain; Dutch flowers – short film

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1.Government agencies: ICPR Changes; New food technology brings vegetables centre stage;   WTO and TBT Notifications; MFAT’s Global Trade and Economic Update for NZ Businesses – 7th May 2021
 
2.New Zealand News:  NZ and UK agree to lift the pace of free trade talks; Speech to the China Business Summit by the Minister for Trade and Export Growth; Faafoi on NZ's future immigration policy; Back to the Future will not work; One cup of leafy green vegetables a day lowers risk of heart disease; Soil is the new cash crop except in carbon-rich New Zealand; Nadine Tunley is HortNZ’s new Chief Executive; Susan Noritake promoted to Head of Sales North America for Zespri; Zespri switches to mostly charter refrigerated container ships; 'Weather hampers New Zealand kiwifruit picking'; Gold kiwifruit canopy area overtakes green area; Māori should seek more leadership in kiwifruit sector; Marlborough firm looks at marketing reject apples for stock feed; Fair Go asks: Why does fruit in the shops still have stickers?; New Zealand’s new zero carbon banana; Students lining up for horticulture; Growing Kai Under Increasing Dry; Study shows Taurua District could grow blueberries, hazelnuts, apples and feijoas; Air New Zealand and Air China alliance extended for another five years; New $100 million site for Christchurch packager; New Zealand Frost Fans appoints new CEO; United fresh Food safety articles; Glyphosate use under the microscope as EU reviews weedkiller's approval; McDonald's in New Zealand sources its onions locally
 
3. International news: Direct Source International embraces CO₂ Correct initiative; EU to reconsider rules on gene editing; Dubai Expo opportunity for produce; Fairtrade Covid fund gives farmers a lifeline; UN launches hunt for start-ups and enterprises changing the face of food systems; Freshfel produce promotions; $6000 incentive might help Australian farmers fill labour shortages; BayWa continues excellent business performance; FDA Launches New Era of Smarter Food Safety TechTalk Podcast; Hapag-Lloyd documents sustainability efforts; India’s changing logistics landscape; "Food miles are not the best indicator of sustainability"; UK food retailers threaten to boycott Brazilian suppliers over deforestation; AU: Concern grows over "toxic foreign flowers"; The veiny structure of a spinach leaf could be perfect for lab-grown meat

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1) Government agencies: ICPR Changes  WTO Notifications; MFAT’s Global Trade and Economic Update for NZ Businesses – 30 April  2021

2) New Zealand News:  Productive land 'lost to lifestyle blocks, New Zealand export industries fear extended Chinese audits; 2021 Dazzle Apples Launch Held in Shanghai and Guangzhou; Apple brand partners with media outlet for virtual brunch event; NZKGI announces new CEO; Zespri and Pagoda Launch Red Kiwifruit in China; Australians get a taste for New Zealand's feijoa; Summerfruit industry looking forward to 'Growing Strong' conference in Hawke’s Bay; Emirates SkyCargo supports NZ food export leadership during pandemic; New Zealand couple work to save rare apple varieties
 
3) International news: GAIN reports; EU Green Deal - USDA update April 2021; “A great day for genetic innovation”; Scientists urge EU to allow the use of novel breeding techniques in organic farming; USDA comment period on food system supply chains now open; World’s first’ certification mark launched for upcycled foods; GlobalGAP launch consumer label for f&v, CEA Food Safety Coalition launches food safety standard for indoor produce; Taiwan: US avocados and grapefruits seized at border due to contaminants; Exporters are restless as Australian grapes find their way into the Chinese market obstructed; How the Pandemic can improve our global food system; 7 out of 10 are willing to pay more for Swedish products; New Dutch private equity fund shows interest in horticulture, Thousands of containers are falling off ships every year, High air and sea freight rates persisting in international shipping, Pink Lady trees find sponsors; Dutch cucumbers possibly involved in UK E. coli outbreak; PepsiCo and regenerative agriculture; "Growers can help make the Netherlands more sustainable"; Royal FloraHolland turnover in 2020 only reduced by 2.9%; Robotic harvester plucks an apple every 7 seconds