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As the economy worsens, Chris Fiander, Marketing Manager of the Westpak Group in the United Kingdom, considers whether customers and merchants will continue to prioritise ecologically sustainable products and packaging. “Spiraling energy costs, rising company production costs, reduced consumer spending, and soaring inflation are all taking their toll on consumers and businesses alike.” This economic […]
July 24, 2024 • SkillHaus
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A mango grower in north Queensland is offering customers the chance to enjoy their fruit and beverage at the same time, and all for a good cause. In order to offer a meal for someone experiencing food insecurity, Manbulloo Mangoes and Local Brewing Co. of Melbourne have partnered to produce a mango sour. A portion […]
July 24, 2024 • SkillHaus
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In an inner-city Melbourne neighbourhood called Flemington, Charlotte Freeman was in the aisle of a fruit and vegetable store when she encountered the unimaginable. $11 for a bunch of coriander. Bob Galwey travelled around 3,000 kilometres north and headed into Darwin’s shops to get some mint and parsley. But due to the exorbitant prices, he […]
July 24, 2024 • SkillHaus
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One of the regions in Peru that produces and exports the most blueberries is La Libertad. According to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, even its strong performance during the first four months of the year helped counteract the decline in other items including gold, fishmeal, avocados, and asparagus. Determining the precise time that […]
July 24, 2024 • SkillHaus
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With the first apple trees for Collins Bros Orchards planted in Pemberton more than a century ago, the company has a rich history. Paddy Collins, the great-grandfather of brothers Murray and Dean Collins, established Collins Siding, the family’s apple orchard, in 1906. Since then, four generations have carried on the family company, steadily growing it […]
July 24, 2024 • SkillHaus
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One Harvest, Australia’s leading salad manufacturer, has taken a crucial step towards sustainability. Looking towards the future, the organisation has announced that they aim to transform all of their plastic packagings to recyclable, reusable or compostable materials by 2025. Since this organisation is an active member of the ANZAC Plastic Pact, they will attempt to […]
July 24, 2024 • SkillHaus
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In January 2021, the Morrison government bestowed upon the farmers relief by providing them the temporary relaxation of student visas. Due to the pandemic and other unavoidable circumstances, various Australian industries were badly suffering from a shortage of labour. Amidst this, the agricultural industry was badly hit. Ernst &Young forecasted a labour gap of even […]
July 24, 2024 • SkillHaus
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In news that is welcomed by the agricultural industry, Victoria is set to receive an additional 1500 Pacific Island workers to combat the ongoing labour shortage. Nevertheless, the farming community has warned the government that more quarantine centres will be required to fulfil the industry’s needs. Due to the unavailability of workers, the government has […]
July 24, 2024 • SkillHaus
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