Zespri eyes major India growth after new free trade agreement
“Opportunity-wise, we’re looking at 1.4 billion people and, if you even just met 5% of that market, you’re…
Kiwifruit company Dosanjh Horticulture Limited and director to pay $135k for labour breaches
What were the breaches? MBIE said the case involved a wage “banking” arrangement that resulted in the workers…
Beehives under pressure as honey demand rises and kiwifruit industry expands
There are signs numbers are starting to rebuild as honey prices improve. Liam Gavin’s family has been running…
Kiwifruit: Stronger plant variety rights law to protect Zespri and NZ growers’ value
Last October, Zespri won a significant legal victory in China, successfully defending the intellectual property rights of New…
New Zealand kiwifruit growers celebrate biggest-ever crop and export boom
Around 58 million trays were picked, but yields were more than 14% lower than last year. Delayed maturity…
Government’s Western Bay of Plenty deal aims to boost kiwifruit industry
“This plan provides greater confidence that bottlenecks will be addressed and gives the industry more certainty to invest…
Northland’s kiwifruit growers earn record $136 million return
In Northland, the region’s roughly 800ha of vines – mainly around Kerikeri – returned $136m to growers, up…
Bay of Plenty kiwifruit boss Tarun Gautam fined $40k for exploiting migrant workers
According to a recently released decision, Gautam and Hariom Horticulture Ltd have been fined more than $40,000 for…
The $3m ‘money mule’ allegedly kidnapped in kiwifruit tax scam set to be deported
“Immigration New Zealand may also cancel or lift any period of prohibition and grant a temporary visa to…
Port of Tauranga capacity limits threaten plans to double kiwifruit exports – Zespri CEO
“Port bottlenecks are becoming a real pressure point for the kiwifruit industry,” Te Brake said. “Around 95% of…
Kiwifruit exports: Government extends plant variety rights protection
McClay said the changes would support productivity and innovation across the primary sector. Trade and Investment and Agriculture…
Kiwifruit exports: Government extends plant variety rights protection
McClay said the changes would support productivity and innovation across the primary sector. Trade and Investment and Agriculture…