Orchard and packhouse owner Con van der Voort, of Ettrick, is congratulated by Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor (right), following the official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the CAJ van der Voort packhouse in Ettrick on Friday night. Watching the ribbon-cutting are daughters (from left) Jackie van der Voort and Louise van der Voort. Photo: Yvonne O'HaraSome of the latest in New Zealand and Dutch pipfruit sorting and packing technology has been installed in an Ettrick packhouse, encouraging greater efficiencies and productivity, without losing staff. Minister for Agriculture Damien O'Connor opened the technology upgrade at the CAJ van der Voort packhouse in front of about 160 people on Friday evening. Owner Con van der Voort said they had prided themselves in being forward thinking and being innovative.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 12, 2019 15:32 UTC