Getting the most out of ReTain
February 23, 2022Jack Bartels, Sumitomo Agrosolutions Australia ReTain® contains aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG), a naturally occurring fermentation product that has been helping…
WA industry in ‘much better’ situation – Russell Delroy
February 4, 2022This article originally appeared in the Spring 2021 edition of AFG, available online here. Avocado grower Russell Delroy says…
Preventing patulin problems in apple products
January 26, 2022With harvest just around the corner, it’s important that everyone involved in juice-grade fruit be aware of the risks of…
FPSC A-NZ releases new food safety fact sheets
December 7, 2021Food Defence The Fresh Produce Safety Centre (FPSC) Australia & New Zealand has released a new fact sheet to support ‘food defence’ in…
Pear-spectives from South Africa and Australia
October 20, 2021Last week, APAL’s Future Orchards Pear Masterclass travelled to South Africa via the Goulburn Valley and South Australia…
Shepparton outbreak tests COVIDSafe plan
August 31, 2021Key points: COVIDsafe plan is ‘new nomal’ Track local exposure sites and text daily updates to workers Translate COVID-19 info…
New fact sheet keeps Food Safety Culture top of mind
August 11, 2021APAL has welcomed the Fresh Produce Safety Centre’s release of the Food Safety Culture fact sheet, authored by food safety consultant…
Being an APAL Board Director – in their own words
July 21, 2021Nominations are now open for WA and SA candidates for the APAL Board of Directors. Here are some insights from current APAL…
Apprenticeship funding ripe for picking
June 2, 2021Until 31 March 2022, eligible businesses can take advantage of the Australian Government’s Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements scheme, subsidising 50 per…
Fruit Fly Strategy funding in Victoria: what the budget means for you
We discuss fruit fly prevention funding with Bronwyn Koll, who will present at the upcoming APAL Forum 2021…
