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Kiwifruit growers suing Government

The group of kiwifruit growers who allege the Government agency Biosecurity NZ was negligent in allowing the disease Psa to be introduced into New Zealand lodged their claim in the High Court in Wellington today.

Kiwifruit exports set to surge

Single desk seller Zespri says the kiwifruit industry is looking like putting on a growth spurt after the Psa virus cut a swathe through the country's most productive areas from 2010 through to 2013.

Zespri plans Mideast push

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is poised for a major push into the Middle East, including a relaunch in Saudi Arabia after a five-year absence.

SFO investigation a distraction for Zespri

The SFO investigation into Zespri's double invoicing problems has been an expensive distraction for the grower-owned kiwifruit exporter.

Importers create fraudulent invoices

Zespri International Ltd has been hit in a second key Asian market by problems with kiwifruit importers creating fraudulent invoices to reduce their duty payments.

SFO confirms Zespri probe

New antibiotic for Kiwifruit disease approved

A new antibiotic to control the kiwifruit vine disease, Psa has been approved by the Environmental Protection Authority.

Shanghai court rules against Zespri subsidary

A Shanghai Court has upheld a ruling against Zespri's China-based subsidiary and one of its employees for smuggling, leaving the company with a $960,000 fine and the employee with a five-year jail term.

Kiwifruit crop smaller, but with fuller flavour