Displaying items by tag: europe
‘Clean and green’ not so important – expert
Consumers will buy New Zealand produce based on taste, price and convenience; the ‘clean, green’ image may not be so much a factor, says a visiting European expert.
Good news for NZ produce in Europe
European consumption growth of 'non-staple' fruits like kiwifruit and branded premium apples represent good news for New Zealand's horticulture sector, says Rabobank’s senior fruit vegetable and floriculture analyst Cindy van Rijswick.
‘Accessible’ look at Brexit
In a “light” and “accessible” legal seminar, University of Canterbury Professor of Law Philip Joseph will explore the giant leap into the unknown that the vote for Brexit has triggered.
Struggling EU farmers score another handout
Foreign exchange headwinds for meat exporters
Meat Industry Association chief executive Tim Ritchie says uncertainty in the EU as a result of Brexit is one of the causes of a higher exchange rate.
Kiwi farmers must head off Europeans
KPMG's global head of agriculture Ian Proudfoot, who is British, says the outcome of the Brexit referendum was plain to see for several months.
Don’t blame us – EU
Polish-EU delegation out to sell pork, buy lamb
Implications for NZ on Brexit
Ireland is warning New Zealand that it might be caught up in political and economic fallout if Britain decides to leave the European Union.
NZ needs UK in EU
If the Brexit goes ahead New Zealand could lose its best ally in its struggle against European agricultural protectionism, says an agronomics expert.