Successful primary sector Entrepreneur Phil Alison has commenced a $15 million capital raise for his vertically integrated Cherry business, Cherri Global. In 2002 Mr Alison launched Rockit, a miniature-sized apple packaged and marketed in tubes which has enjoyed international success and he is taking the same approach to disrupt the global cherry market. After selling Read more…
Going the extra mile has led Fastway Couriers Northland to being named the best Fastway Couriers Regional Franchise in New Zealand for 2019. Fastway Northland Regional Franchisee Carl Compaan said his 11 strong team of couriers can drive over 300 kilometres a day doing parcel pick-ups and deliveries. “It’s a big territory to cover from Read more…
The $20.2 million Hawke’s Bay Airport terminal expansion is back up and running and remains on schedule thanks to a local construction team approach. The main construction contractors Arrow International went into voluntary administration in late February, which forced a temporary hold on the project. Hawke’s Bay Airport chief executive Stuart Ainslie today announced that Read more…
Collaboration between education, research, and industry is at work in Hawke’s Bay as part of New Zealand Apples & Pears growing great global careers development programme. Together with Massey University and Plant and Food Research, New Zealand Apples & Pears is aiming to build a talent pool of young people entering the industry to help Read more…