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Hokitika Guardian, 31 January 1927, Page 4

Tilt' points to wliicli those who arc concerned in (lie fruit industry must direct their attention are to improve the export trade and to stimulate consumption i!i New Zealand. If we are ho get a firm hold on the English market apples oT the highest class of a limited number of varieties must lie sent, ami the closest attention given, to grading. packing, storing, .refrigeration, and carriage, so that the fruit shall arrive at the other end in the best condition. Strong American competition will have to ho laced, and this nonunion can only cone successfully with the situation hv the exercise of care in the details mentioned. In the local markets any plan which would have the effect of reducing the margin between the producer and the consumer would have its reaction in a greatly expanded trade.—Dunedin “ .Star.”