Zespri's method of importing kiwifruit into China is unlikely to be investigated again by the Chinese Government, an inquiry launched by New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers has found.
The organisation, which represents most New Zealand growers of the fruit, has released details of its independent inquiry into Zespri's actions in China.
The first part of the inquiry pertains to Zespri's current performance in China, while the second part of the inquiry will look at Zespri's actions in China up to 2010.
The inquiry's members will begin the second part of their inquiry soon, following the conclusion of Zespri's court appeal in China last week.
The first part of the inquiry, released yesterday, sought to establish whether Zespri's operations and its standing in China remained robust and whether kiwifruit sent to China might encounter further issues at the Chinese border which could delay importation and impact Orchard Gate Returns.