Sustainability,corporate growers,regionalisation and Pacific‐Asia links in the Tasmanian and Hawkes Bay apple industries |
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| Authors: | S Grosvenor R Le Heron M Roche |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Geography and Environmental Studies , University of Tasmania , GPO Box 252C, Hobart, Tasmania 7001, Australia;2. Department of Geography , University of Auckland , Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand;3. Department of Geography , Massey University , Private Bag 11–222, Palmerston North, New Zealand |
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| Abstract: | This paper examines the differing modes of insertion of the Australian and New Zealand apple industries into world apple markets, part of the evolving global fresh fruit complex. It is argued that the mix and behaviours of key actors in the global apple industry are realigning market links and production systems. Industry actors in Australia and New Zealand are confronting issues of quality and sustainability as a result of pressures from consumers, regulatory measures in traditional and emerging markets, and new technologies of production and distribution. Governments are laying the foundations of national, regional and industry sustainability policies. An examination of the detailed structure and adjustments of the apple industry in Hawkes Bay and Tasmania reveals considerable differences in local responses, institutions and degree of restructuring of markets. The preferences and quality control requirements of export markets are increasingly important, to the extent that cultural dimensions appear to be altering the commodification process. |
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| Keywords: | apple industry Hawkes Bay New Zealand Tasmania sustainability regionalisation corporate growers |
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