PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri fires up expanded offshore growing plansOverseas growers are lining up to produce SunGold for Zespri.19 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit season set for success with 'fantastic' spring conditions'Our season is currently tracking seven to 10 days ahead of [the] average,'16 Dec 01:24 AM
The CountryKiwifruit labour firm director fined $100k for underpaying workersAsad Horticulture Ltd liquidated; $70,000 penalty for breaching minimum wage laws.10 Dec 10:52 PM
The CountryZespri to expand offshore gold kiwifruit growing after affirmative producer voteVote goes Zespri's way this time.10 Dec 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryVoting on Zespri’s offshore growing expansion plan off to a strong startTwo major industry organisations support growing more SunGold overseas.13 Nov 04:20 AM
The CountryZespri asks producers to vote on overseas expansionThe market wants the gold – but there's a supply-demand gap, Zespri says.11 Nov 08:36 PM
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
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
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySunGold export outlook juicy but yellow kiwifruit competition looms: ZespriA 'proliferation of brands' are increasingly expanding their kiwifruit offerings.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri's grim warning over rogue Chinese production of NZ gold kiwifruitPirate kiwifruit: Zespri challenged in identifying where the fruit is going.31 Oct 09:06 PM
The CountryNZ kiwifruit industry marks three milestones with major celebrationNZKGI chairman stresses unity: "Growers must stay united to protect our industry."27 Oct 05:00 PM
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 CountrySeeka's sustainable journey: repurposing kiwifruit for community goodSeeka donates surplus kiwifruit to NZFN, aiding food security in local communities.22 Oct 03:00 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
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit infrastructure sector needs market signals to invest more: Seeka bossA million-tray cool store can cost around $25m so market guidance is vital.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNew Zespri CEO’s flying startNZ should see more of Jason Te Brake next year as the industry tackles big challenges.16 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit company Seeka lifts earnings guidance, pays dividend earlyTop fruit quality this season brightens outlook.15 Oct 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWatch: Napier’s little-known kiwi creche and the 60 fluffy chicks that play thereOne kiwi keeper says 'we pinch ourselves sometimes' being involved with the Napier creche.13 Oct 05:00 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 CountryKiwifruit exports set value record this yearGold fruit export value up 24%.22 Sep 11:34 PM
The CountryTe Puke celebrates 65 years since kiwifruit got its nameNew town crier and citizen of the year revealed.03 Sep 07:00 AM
The CountryZespri continues crackdown on illegal kiwifruit plantings in ChinaChinese growers have been illegally planting Zespri's SunGold or G3 since 2016.20 Aug 10:38 PM
The CountrySally Gardiner aiming to be Zespri’s first female grower directorSally also sits on NZKGI's executive committee.07 Aug 06:00 PM
HorticultureEastPack sets new trays-packed record, topping 50 millionLandmark tray packed at Quarry Rd plant.06 Aug 02:00 AM
The Country'It worked really well': Kerikeri orchard trials alternatives to Hi CaneA Kerikeri orchard is having success using alternatives to controversial chemical spray.29 Jul 11:00 PM
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 Country'Very shocked': Young grower wins prestigious horticulture awardWinner accepts award in front of work colleagues and best friend.18 Jul 01:59 AM
The CountryFruit rescue: Kiwifruit picked ahead of land developmentFletcher Living faced the challenge of what to do with acres of kiwifruit.08 Jul 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs a regulated structure still right for today's $4b kiwifruit export industry?Critical mass and scale saves the sector's bacon time and time again.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit industry 'booming', licence and orchard prices fallFewer orchards staying in families as syndicate ownership picked as a growing trend.30 Jun 05:03 PM
The CountryMeet Leo Mangos: Kiwifruit champion and change merchant“If Leo gets involved, there will be change.”28 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryMixed news for growers in Zespri's new returns forecastRecord crop size, record per hectare returns for one variety, but per tray forecast dips.23 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryHow big exporter Zespri plans to boost kiwifruit grower profitsA record harvest this season is a good start in supplying the world more of our fruit.20 Jun 07:00 PM