The Country'Incredible' growing conditions means cheaper fruit and veges"I can assure you, if you're a consumer, it's a consumer's market, in terms of the value."08 May 03:59 AM
The CountryRevealed: The foods most recalled over safety concernsUndeclared allergens in food were the leading cause for safety recalls last year.04 May 10:35 PM
The CountryFrankenfruit: Is this New Zealand's biggest feijoa?'We couldn’t believe how much it weighed.'26 Apr 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryExports up, imports down in March - so should we be happy?Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.24 Apr 12:40 AM
The CountryMice cause havoc on ship carrying 1.2m trays of kiwifruit to EuropeIt's the first time in two decades that Zespri has encountered the issue.23 Apr 03:00 AM
The CountryLow mandarin prices have growers ‘feeling the squeeze’'Prices are terrible this season, I think it’s just the economy.'22 Apr 08:56 PM
The CountryHelp a grower - buy some feijoasFeijoa growers struggling with lower prices this season.07 Apr 09:03 PM
The CountryFruit and vege prices drop, but shoppers still feel the painThe cost of fresh produce is still high despite reports that prices were set to fall.26 Mar 06:50 PM
The CountrySeeing red: RubyRed kiwifruit reaches million-tray milestoneZespri's RubyRed kiwifruit variety is in its third year of commercial production.20 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryVietnam passionfruit project gets $6.2m from GovtProject part of long-term development cooperation to support Vietnam’s agriculture sector.12 Mar 09:00 PM
The Country30,000 cyclone-smashed apple bins fixed for growers, saving them $3mHawke’s Bay grows 70 per cent of NZ's apples and this year’s picking season has begun.29 Feb 07:37 PM
The Country2D trees lead to boost in yield for fruit growers"For apples, it's about double and for cherries, it's about a 50 per cent increase."22 Feb 08:23 PM
The CountryWhy watermelons are cheaper right nowAre you eating the whole melon? Here's why you should eat the rind.19 Feb 08:15 PM
The CountryT&G Global full-year loss forecast balloons over insurance claim 'complexity'The firm's FY23 loss before tax is expected to be double what was previously anticipated.11 Feb 10:09 PM
The CountryBritish TikTokers accuse NZ berry farm of unfairly firing them after one dayThe couple and owner are at odds about the situation.06 Feb 06:50 AM
The CountryWhy Eden Orchards is freezing cherries'We’re pretty happy with the taste and quality that we’ve got at the moment.'30 Jan 02:43 AM
The Country'Better returns for growers': New fruitgrowers' boss announcedNew face with new ideas for fruit-growing industry.24 Jan 11:02 PM
The CountryWorkers to lose pay after blueberry theft - fruit likely to go to marketsIt was likely the blueberries had been dispersed around the country.12 Jan 01:16 AM
The CountryYear in Review: Popular dragon fruit may have potential for NZYear in Review: NZ's winter weather isn't ideal but dragon fruit can thrive in large pots.03 Jan 04:01 PM
The Country$7 for 7 strawberries: How much prices have gone up before ChristmasHow much would you pay for a punnet of strawberries?20 Dec 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri sales hit $1 billion in Asia-PacificKiwifruit exporter says focus on maximising value after string of major challenges.18 Dec 02:30 AM
The CountryFood forest fiends spoil free fruit initiativeUnappetising behaviour has spoiled fruit bound for the community.14 Dec 03:11 AM
The CountryFruit shortage: Supply issues in lead-up to ChristmasCyclone Gabrielle decimated crops in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.11 Dec 07:55 PM
The CountryIs this the secret to finding the perfect watermelon?A watermelon farmer has shared a secret tip to help you pick the best of the fruit.06 Dec 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBusy year cements Craigmore's claim of being NZ's largest diversified rural investorBig planting year takes horticulture to 37 per cent of asset portfolio.05 Nov 11:26 PM
The CountryThe orange shed: The Warehouse in Hastings to sell fresh fruit and vegetablesThe red shed is moving its fresh fruit offerings into the fruit bowl of New Zealand.25 Oct 02:14 AM
The CountryHarvest issues hit kiwifruit growers in the pocketNZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc say there've been a multitude of problems in the last two years.02 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryPopular dragon fruit may have potential for NZNZ's winter weather isn't ideal but dragon fruit can thrive in large pots.01 Sep 05:01 PM
The CountryWhy the avocado industry needs sciencePlant & Food Research says industry needs research to reach ambitious $1b target by 2040.01 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryHidden health risk in popular avocado hackHealth experts have raised warnings over a popular avocado storage method.30 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryHipkins defends fruit & veg GST cut amid claims policy fails poorer KiwisLabour's tax promises would cost about $3.4 billion over four years.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri takes rogue gold kiwifruit operations in China to courtStrengthening of Chinese horticulture law opens path for civil action.02 Aug 09:48 PM
The CountryFeijoa power: Can this Kiwi favourite reverse pre-diabetes?The humble feijoa might offer a tangy new tool to prevent Type 2 diabetes.30 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryNorthlanders sending winter warmth to South Island with citrus from Lions Clubs' campaignWhangārei Lions clubs again collect tonnes of winter fruit for southern folk.23 Jul 05:00 PM
