Progressive Enterprises has been running an online service for 15 years, and was relaunched under the Countdown brand in 2010.

A Te Puke fresh produce marketing company is intensifying its efforts to win over exporting avocado growers for the growing domestic market.

Te Puna-based company Heilala Vanilla has taken out the fastest-growing exporter and fastest-growing manufacturer awards in the central North Island section of the Deloitte Fast 50 awards.

The New Zealand avocado industry needs to find creative solutions to its challenges in order to take hold of opportunities, visiting experts say.

An avocado-processing company with an innovative product has been drawn to Tauranga to be closer to investors and business advisers.

An internet service which allows reluctant public speakers to upload a rehearsal video and receive valuable feedback from reviewers was the winning presentation at the completion of Tauranga Startup Weekend on Sunday night.