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Tasmania’s cherries finish on top

The new promotional campaign to grow the profile of Tasmanian cherries in Taiwan

Month-long campaign showcases freshness and quality of Australian state’s fruit

Tasmanian cherry exports up 40 per cent Latest figures show Tasmanian cherry exports in the 2020/21 season were up 40 per cent on the previous year, and were the second largest on record. “For the Tasmanian cherry industry to perform so strongly during the pandemic is a great credit to the many years of hard work by our growers”, said Fruit Growers Tasmania CEO Peter Cornish. “Tasmanian cherry growers continue to invest in the industry, employing more people, increasing production through new plantings, improved grading, sorting and packaging, and a long term focus on providing the best...

March 8, 2021 —  In response to the unprecedented rise in mental health distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has introduced Wellness Together Canada (WTC), an online, confidential wellness service to support Canadians on their mental health and wellness journey “The pandemic has presented challenges for many of us,” notes UM employee wellness specialist and campus mental health facilitator, Arlana Vadnais. “Dealing with isolation due to pandemic restrictions and social distancing, as well as the virtual workplace for many of us, it is more important than e...