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Horticulture export revenue forecast to hit $8.5b by 2025
HortNZ CEO Kate Scott says the forecast is great news for growers and the economy.
How mites and wasps help berry orchard 'nail' pests
Flame Lily Orchard uses natural means to control pests 'as much as possible'.
‘We are world-leading’: Zespri’s compostable label innovation
Zespri says other fruit companies use home-compostable labels, but not in all markets.
‘Strong sense of confidence’: Kiwifruit industry eyes record harvest
The kiwifruit industry picked up last year and things are looking good for 2025.
First overseas kiwifruit shipment loaded at Gisborne’s Eastland Port
First of five ships took away 980 pallets of kiwifruit.
Top gong for Te Puke kiwifruit growers at BOP Farm Environment Awards
Kiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.
Fake kiwifruit crackdown: Zespri imposters in China get jail time, fines
The sentences were over counterfeit Zespri labels.
Zespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipment
Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the settlement was a positive outcome for the industry.
Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake talks up the growing opportunities for kiwifruit
Outlook for NZ kiwifruit export industry 'incredibly bright'.
Zespri fires up expanded offshore growing plans
Overseas growers are lining up to produce SunGold for Zespri.
Kiwifruit season set for success with 'fantastic' spring conditions
'Our season is currently tracking seven to 10 days ahead of [the] average,'
Kiwifruit labour firm director fined $100k for underpaying workers
Asad Horticulture Ltd liquidated; $70,000 penalty for breaching minimum wage laws.
Zespri to expand offshore gold kiwifruit growing after affirmative producer vote
Vote goes Zespri's way this time.
Voting on Zespri’s offshore growing expansion plan off to a strong start
Two major industry organisations support growing more SunGold overseas.
Zespri asks producers to vote on overseas expansion
The market wants the gold – but there's a supply-demand gap, Zespri says.
The problem with New Zealand's new red kiwifruit export offering
Retaining a premium price in the future could be a problem, Zespri warns.
No longer 'a ripper of a season' for kiwifruit
Kiwifruit growers' enthusiasm for a terrific fruit-producing season has been tempered.
SunGold export outlook juicy but yellow kiwifruit competition looms: Zespri
A 'proliferation of brands' are increasingly expanding their kiwifruit offerings.
Zespri's grim warning over rogue Chinese production of NZ gold kiwifruit
Pirate kiwifruit: Zespri challenged in identifying where the fruit is going.
NZ kiwifruit industry marks three milestones with major celebration
NZKGI chairman stresses unity: "Growers must stay united to protect our industry."
Zespri to hold new vote on expanding overseas kiwifruit production
It didn't work last time - but the global marketer claims significant support now.
Seeka's sustainable journey: repurposing kiwifruit for community good
Seeka donates surplus kiwifruit to NZFN, aiding food security in local communities.
Exports up, imports down as fruit trade with Europe booms
A leap in kiwifruit and apple exports helps narrow the trade deficit.
Kiwifruit infrastructure sector needs market signals to invest more: Seeka boss
A million-tray cool store can cost around $25m so market guidance is vital.
New Zespri CEO’s flying start
NZ should see more of Jason Te Brake next year as the industry tackles big challenges.
Kiwifruit company Seeka lifts earnings guidance, pays dividend early
Top fruit quality this season brightens outlook.
Watch: Napier’s little-known kiwi creche and the 60 fluffy chicks that play there
One kiwi keeper says 'we pinch ourselves sometimes' being involved with the Napier creche.