Golden kiwifruit: China’s wild fruit became a New Zealand export
The price tag draws my eye. My mind starts converting currencies on its own. Thirty-six yuan for 550…
Zespri considers China Supply model as Chinese G3 challenges NZ kiwifruit
“We are confident in the future of our China market, but it is becoming more challenging. “We are…
Major grower wants shake-up to kiwifruit sector; labels Zespri ‘fat and lazy’ despite record sales
Kiwifruit exports to Australia are the only exception. The apple and dairy industries had similar systems, but they…
Bay of Plenty wild kiwifruit: 12,506 vines destroyed
“They can also be hosts for pests that impact the industry.” Wild kiwifruit is classified as a “progressive…
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…