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Our team supports apple and pear growers throughout Hawke's Bay and Tasman. From the early days, Fruitfed Supplies has worked closely with the apple industry and has developed close relationships with some of the largest apple growers, packers and exporters in the country.

Fruitfed Supplies' Research and Development activities have traditionally had a heavy focus on apple production, and we have worked with a number of apple growers to host trials on their orchards to ensure any new products released to the market performs and meet stringent market requirements for this product.  



Our Growers | Rockit Apples

Rockit apples are like other apples in that they’re grown on trees but then the team at the Hawke’s Bay company behind the miniature apples have taken their own path. 
A little larger than a golf ball, Rockit apples are marketed globally as healthy snacks and sold in recyclable plastic tubes. In some markets, a tube of five perfectly formed Rockit apples sells for $US10...

Our Growers | Birdhurst Ltd

Growing 300 ha of apples and 50 ha of gold kiwifruit in Motueka, Richard Clarkson appreciates the advice and support he receives from the Fruitfed Supplies team. With the company assisting the Birdhurst family for over 35 years, Richard says he appreciates being able to ring his rep and seek advice on product choice, along with having an extra set of eyes on the crops.  


Pipfruit Tech-Know Tips For March

  • Monitor for codling moth. Trap activity and maintenance records are essential for audit purposes and market access. Apply an appropriate insecticide if thresholds
    are exceeded.
  • As warm weather continues through March, any wet periods create high fruit rot disease pressure, as well as an increased risk of late season pepper spot infection if black spot lesions were picked up earlier in the season. It is important to apply protectant fungicide covers before harvest. Fruitfed Captan 80WG is the best broad-spectrum fungicide for late season disease control in apples.
  • Leafroller populations often peak in late summer, so monitor trap numbers and apply an insecticide if thresholds are exceeded.
  • The application of ReTain® 28 days prior to harvest on selected blocks can assist harvest management, reduce fruit drop, and improve storage quality. Refer to the label for specific restrictions around Freeway rate depending on variety.
  • Continue with regular calcium applications. Avoid spraying under hot, dry, or slow drying conditions, as fruit and foliar injury can occur. Add a wetting agent if calcium salts are being applied alone.
    *ACVM registration numbers apply. Read the registered label before use. 

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