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Research finds 10% of Central Otago fruit is being wasted

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Publish Date
Thu, 21 Oct 2021, 8:33AM
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Research finds 10% of Central Otago fruit is being wasted

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 21 Oct 2021, 8:33AM

The Central Otago District Council is picking good ideas to reduce fruit loss 

New research has found more than 10 percent of fruit grown on orchards in the region isn't being sold or eaten. 

The district council commissioned the study. 

Suncrest Orchard Manager Michael Jones told Mike Hosking there's always going to be some form of wastage. 

“I mean if it’s not economical to pick or pack, then it’s got to stay on the tree.” 

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