Agribusiness reportZespri's moves are bearing fruitKiwifruit marketer is building a stronger foundation in China, writes Tim McCready.18 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessConfident in kiwifruit and avocadosA net 45 per cent of Bay households expect the region's economy to improve in 12 months.02 Jul 09:00 PM
BusinessTauranga building boom worth half a billion dollars$516 million worth of commercial consents issued in Tauranga in the past year.02 Jul 05:42 AM
BDBDBusinessIwi beat out foreign buyers for 100ha of kiwifruit orchardsThree North Island iwi beat out foreign buyers for three kiwifruit orchards in Te Puke.26 Jun 09:07 PM
New ZealandSeeing red: Zespri red kiwifruit about two years awayZespri says its red kiwifruit wowed in Singapore but two years away from the supermarket.14 Jun 05:02 AM
BusinessZespri grower payment rises to $1.47 billionStrong consumer demand and excellent market performance to thank, despite fall in volume.22 May 08:23 PM
BusinessKiwifruit worker shortage: Too few willing to workWhy are there not enough people to pick kiwifruit?08 May 08:00 PM
BusinessZespri: Kiwifruit crop increase could lead to labour shortageKiwifruit crops are due to ripen faster than anticipated - and pickers are needed.29 Mar 09:35 PM
AgribusinessMassive 98 hectare kiwifruit property up for grabsPortfolio includes three Te Puke blocks and includes option to buy 677,720 Zespri shares.17 Mar 11:47 PM
CompaniesMove over Zespri, new berry group has big plansBerries eyed as next billion-dollar export business by new joint venture.15 Mar 04:00 AM
AgribusinessEU quick out of blocks for Kiwi free trade dealThe main focus of the EU negotiations will be around the services sector19 Nov 06:34 PM
BDBDBusinessSFO ends four-year Zespri investigation with no chargesSerious Fraud Office ends six-year Zespri investigation into alleged dual invoicing.06 Nov 10:32 PM
BusinessZespri and WorkSafe reach deal over quad bike deathKiwifruit giant Zespri and WorkSafe have reached a deal over a quad bike death.30 Oct 12:25 AM
BDBDBusinessZespri raises its forecast for 2018The company outlined optimism for the 2018 season.18 Oct 09:13 PM
BDBDBusinessZespri chooses head of sales as new CEOThe search for a replacement for outgoing CEO Lain Jager began a year ago.24 Sep 09:00 PM
BusinessSFO director acted unlawfully in interviewExcluding QC from representing client at interview 'unreasonable'.06 Sep 01:15 AM
BusinessAudits for all kiwifruit contractorsHarvest contractors working for Zespri growers will be audited following a pilot scheme.28 Aug 10:00 PM
Freight and logisticsWhat was container one million?Port of Tauranga the first in New Zealand to handle a million containers in a year.21 Jun 12:00 AM
EmploymentWatch NZH Local Focus: Growth is the plan for the Bay's kiwifruit industry2016/17 saw financial growth for local orchardists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Jun 03:43 AM
BusinessCold snap a worry for kiwifruit growersSome orchardists using windmills, frost fans and overhead irrigation to combat a freeze.22 May 10:12 PM
BusinessZespri boss to Japan after record salesZespri joins PM Bill English in a trade mission to Japan after a record growth in sales.17 May 08:34 PM
BDBDAgribusinessCounterfeits a challenge for ZespriCounterfeits remain a challenge for Zespri in quest for Chinese market dominance.10 May 04:23 AM
BDBDAgribusinessZespri forecasts record profit from Gold3 licence revenueZespri expects to post a record profit this year due to Gold3 licences.23 Apr 11:28 PM
AgribusinessKiwifruit harvest halted by wild weatherMidway through harvest season and growers must pause due to flooding.13 Apr 12:51 AM
AgribusinessFarmers take stock after DebbieThere are fears flooding could affect next season's dairy production.07 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessZespri reports strong interest in bidding roundZespri International reported strong interest in a bidding round for Gold3 licenses.05 Apr 12:01 AM
BDBDAgribusinessZespri calls police in kiwifruit transferZespri have called in police over a potentially illegal kiwifruit transfer into China.03 Apr 05:33 AM
CompaniesRollercoaster two decades for ZespriKiwifruit marketer has gone from boom to bust to boom again.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandVeteran kiwifruit scientist honouredA veteran scientist has tonight been honoured for efforts that made the kiwifruit industry cleaner and greener.10 Mar 08:28 AM
AgribusinessMonster blueberry to hit NZ shelvesKiwi consumers could soon have their pick of a new super-sized superfood - a jumbo blueberry the size of a $2 coin.09 Feb 03:45 AM
TechnologyFacing up to the synthetic foods challengeTelling the story of New Zealand's sustainable production system and naturalness will be critical in a world of increased competition 16 Dec 11:00 PM
BDBDBusinessNew $43m head office for ZespriThe new headquarters in Mount Maunganui will be a hub for the expanding kiwifruit industry.06 Dec 09:03 PM
BusinessItalian kiwifruit growers visit NZKiwifruit growers from Italy visited Bay of Plenty orchards this week to share information and techniques.01 Dec 09:43 PM
Business ReportsZespri: SunGold kiwifruit to the rescueZespri has been named the winner of this year's Deloitte Top 200 Most Improved Performance category.01 Dec 05:20 PM
