Grower services

Fruitpackers provide the following services to grower suppliers;

Field service

The Fruitpackers Field Representative actively visits orchards during the growing season to assist growers in maximising their crop potential to meet  market requirements. Assistance is  also given with compliance requirements(NZ Gap & Natures Choice).

 Field Trips Fruitpackers organise several field trips each year for grower suppliers where industry experts are available to assist growers with crop and tree management decisions.

 Laboratory testing

Fruitpackers have an on site specialised laboratory with experienced staff to monitor several fruit maturity parameters. This service is available to grower suppliers to assist with optimising harvest dates and monitoring fruit maturity throughout the harvest season.

Fruit Line Up 

Line ups by apple variety specifying market quality and colour requirements are available for Growers to view during the harvest season. 

 On Line Grower reporting

After logging on, Growers can view the following information

• Run packout reports
• End of season summary reports
• Variety Specifications
• Grower News Letters
• Grower News Letter Archive
• Grower meeting / Field walk technical notes