The CountryFruit and veges get cheaper but domestic airfares go upThose flying overseas had it better than domestic travellers.15 Dec 11:21 PM
The CountryReturn to growth: MPI sees big lift in exports in 2025MPI expects to see a rebound in New Zealand's primary sector exports in 2025.11 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryZespri to expand offshore gold kiwifruit growing after affirmative producer voteVote goes Zespri's way this time.10 Dec 07:00 AM
The CountryGetting Through: New Farmstrong resources for farmers after severe weatherHawke’s Bay farmers share recovery stories in book and website launch.17 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'US market is a disaster': Why one Hawke's Bay exporter doesn't fear Trump's tariffs'His strategy is to talk like an unhinged madman and then do a deal while you cower.'07 Nov 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe problem with New Zealand's new red kiwifruit export offeringRetaining a premium price in the future could be a problem, Zespri warns.06 Nov 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThis cider was an 'act of desperation' - now it's NZ's bestPaul Paynter’s plum orchards fell into a 'watery grave and died' so he had to pivot.06 Nov 01:09 AM
The CountryNo longer 'a ripper of a season' for kiwifruitKiwifruit growers' enthusiasm for a terrific fruit-producing season has been tempered.05 Nov 09:09 PM
The CountryYummy Fruit Company turns 50 amid cyclone recoveryJohn Paynter reflects on 50 years, noting 'I wouldn’t have changed too much'.27 Oct 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri to hold new vote on expanding overseas kiwifruit productionIt didn't work last time - but the global marketer claims significant support now.24 Oct 06:22 PM
The CountryNZ apple and pear revenue hits $2 billionFuture growth dependent on supportive economic and regulatory conditions.22 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryExports up, imports down as fruit trade with Europe boomsA leap in kiwifruit and apple exports helps narrow the trade deficit.22 Oct 07:03 AM
The CountryBehind the scenes at the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre'It can take us 20 years to develop a concept.'15 Oct 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri’s case against illegal gold kiwifruit planting goes to new court'Pirated plantings' in global kiwifruit marketer's case.09 Oct 11:30 PM
The Country'Good opportunities': NZ blueberry growers get access to South KoreaSouth Korean consumers will have to pay a premium for the New Zealand fruit.02 Oct 09:17 PM
The Country'Perfectly imperfect' fruit and vegetables provide a recipe for business successCollaboration with restaurant Embra turned misfit pears into fine dining delight.29 Sep 11:08 PM
The CountryGeneration after generation – 90 years of Wattie's in Hawke's Bay celebrated'Who else loves their job like this after 22 years?'23 Sep 12:03 AM
The CountryKiwifruit exports set value record this yearGold fruit export value up 24%.22 Sep 11:34 PM
The CountryHortNZ calls on Kiwis to support local growersHorticulture NZ has launched an awareness campaign called "Taste the Yakka".12 Sep 11:12 PM
The CountryOrange juice shortage hitting nationwideStruggling to find your favourite chilled orange juice? You're not the only one.10 Sep 04:27 AM
The CountryDo you really need to wash your fruit and vegetables?"For goodness' sake, you don’t wash your fruit and vegetables in dishwashers.”05 Sep 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom poison apples to superfoods: The evolution of tomatoesNew York Times: Tomatoes, once deemed toxic, are now considered a superfood.07 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Suffering financially': Kiwifruit growers doing it tough'Increasing costs have been an issue for growers for quite some time'.22 Jul 08:03 PM
The CountryImports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for JuneKiwifruit exports shone but car imports tanked.22 Jul 12:02 AM
The CountryScales sells two orchards to Craigmore Sustainables for $34mLong-term agreement covers apple packing, storage and marketing.15 Jul 09:37 PM
The CountryWhy avocados are bad for the environmentOne of your favourite brunch ingredients comes at a cost.21 Jun 12:15 AM
The CountryPurple patch after theft: Bay Blueberries bounces back with industry security adviceEvents and workshops will attract growers, exporters and suppliers.16 Jun 11:58 PM
The CountryFood price inflation running out of steam in latest statsCheaper chicken and lamb, big drop in fresh produce prices, but bank warns of 'payback'.13 Jun 11:23 PM
The CountryWhy apples could be in short supplyNZ Apples and Pears said the exportable crop was 11 per cent lower than estimated.12 Jun 11:11 PM
The CountryWhat do art, charity and unusually shaped fruit have in common?Do you have weirdly shaped fruit? Wonky Box wants to hear from you.06 Jun 08:45 PM
The CountryInsider wins Zespri CEO jobJason Te Brake succeeds outgoing CEO Dan Mathieson.29 May 10:36 PM
The CountryKiwifruit growers paid record prices despite Zespri profit dipGreen kiwifruit growers paid $9.55 a tray, up from $5.78 for the 2022-23 season.22 May 09:07 PM
The CountryOver a million trays of kiwifruit to be destroyed after mice found on shipValue of fruit plus costs associated with reprocessing and disposal is estimated at $34m.15 May 10:03 PM
The CountrySick of rotting produce? These are the fruit and veg that last the longestWith the right knowledge and storage, you can cut food waste and save money.13 May 09:00 PM
