New ZealandGreen kiwifruit's bowel-moving powers recognised in EuropeFirst-ever fresh fruit to receive an authorised health claim from the European Commission.21 Aug 09:41 PM
New ZealandHorticulture sector faces skills shift as automation increasesAutomation requires skills in AI, robotics and data analytics to improve efficiency. 11 Aug 03:49 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit growers eye positive returns The kiwifruit harvest is nearly complete, with over 215 million trays picked.25 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessHow 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
New ZealandBumper kiwifruit crop for 2024 seasonNew Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc says a record 193 million trays have been submitted.06 Jun 10:59 PM
New ZealandArohena ‘kid’ to head ZespriYoung leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.06 Jun 12:30 AM
CompaniesInsider wins Zespri CEO jobJason Te Brake succeeds outgoing CEO Dan Mathieson.29 May 10:36 PM
New ZealandKiwifruit 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
PremiumPremiumBusinessZespri brand rides high in US, faces more rivals in EuropeBig potential in both markets as sales top $1 billion last season.03 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessKiwifruit industry ticks Zespri plans to boost growers' shares investmentIndustry alignment of growers and shareholders seen as major challenge ahead.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessA berry good time to go: Zespri CEO on NZ industry, and his new US jobThe "right opportunity" came up as NZ kiwifruit industry recovers its export mojo.01 Feb 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZespri's near-monopoly export status pays off for $3 billion industry, says new reportMonopsonies are considered technically inefficient - not so Zespri, says Berl.18 Dec 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesZespri sales hit $1 billion in Asia-PacificKiwifruit exporter says focus on maximising value after string of major challenges.18 Dec 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessZespri says leap in kiwifruit volumes to weaker China market next year 'a big task'Greater China sales please this season, but next year will be challenging.04 Dec 03:34 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesMixed results for under-pressure kiwifruit growers as Zespri updates forecastsStronger global prices, improved fruit quality management brightens outlook for some.22 Aug 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsTroubled kiwifruit growers query Zespri CEO's offshore basePlacing CEO close to markets has a downside back home in a crunch.16 Aug 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy did Zespri's wage bill go up as net profit and grower returns went down?Zespri defends $10 million increase in its payments to employees.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareJarden Brief: Another chipmaker wants a slice of the hot stock actionNasdaq and Dow Jones down as debt debate starts, but chipmaker upbeat.31 May 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZespri's lucrative kiwifruit growing licence system under reviewZespri juggling demand for growth at home and export market strategy.05 Oct 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWill Zespri growers' 'no' vote upset new NZ-EU FTA deals?Grower vote result a symptom of concern about issues at home.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsNo quick fix for export kiwifruit quality woes, but Zespri confident of resolutionZespri confident industry players are uniting to tackle the costly quality challenge.25 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy Zespri's new US market could help grow China exportsNext week's grower vote result also an important pointer to Zespri's future.18 Aug 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy kiwifruit earnings won't be so juicy this yearFruit loss significantly above forecast, and returns heading south of June predictions.15 Aug 02:00 AM
PoliticsNew Zealand wins $1.8b trade deal with EU at eleventh hourThe deal took four years of often torturous negotiations.30 Jun 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: The verdict on Jacinda Ardern's overseas trip and the value of 'face to face'Benefits from the trip may not be tangible for many. That doesn't mean there aren't any.22 Apr 05:00 PM