The CountryZespri battles fake kiwifruit packaging in ChinaChina’s Public Prosecutor’s Office told Zespri it would prosecute the crimes.05 Mar 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri brand rides high in US, faces more rivals in EuropeBig potential in both markets as sales top $1 billion last season.03 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySeeka feels lash of 2023 weather with $14.5m net lossProspects now look brighter as improved growing conditions signal record kiwifruit crops.27 Feb 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit industry ticks Zespri plans to boost growers' shares investmentIndustry alignment of growers and shareholders seen as major challenge ahead.25 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'It’s depressing': Gabrielle still hammering kiwifruit growers'There's a lot saying how they’re hating going out into the orchard at the moment.'22 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri's next big challenge: Kiwifruit growers' sinking appetite for share ownershipThe valuable kiwifruit export industry is recovering its mojo after a gruelling two years.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA berry good time to go: Zespri CEO on NZ industry, and his new US jobThe "right opportunity" came up as NZ kiwifruit industry recovers its export mojo.01 Feb 10:58 PM
The CountryWorker lived in garage alongside 19 others with no heating or insulationA Tauranga labour contractor has pleaded guilty to worker exploitation charges.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country23,000 jobs on offer: Kiwifruit industry pins hopes on big harvestAfter two bad seasons, the industry is forecasting a bumper crop23 Jan 04:04 PM
The CountryZespri boss Dan Mathieson leaving for job with global berry giantThe CEO of seven years will stay to oversee the new season's export sales.23 Jan 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri flags major lost opportunity for SunGold kiwifruitLoosening Northern Hemisphere SunGold growing limit on the agenda.19 Dec 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri's near-monopoly export status pays off for $3 billion industry, says new reportMonopsonies are considered technically inefficient - not so Zespri, says Berl.18 Dec 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri sales hit $1 billion in Asia-PacificKiwifruit exporter says focus on maximising value after string of major challenges.18 Dec 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTomra staff to learn fate this week, layoffs after ChristmasEmployees at a brand new Hamilton site are among those in the firing line.10 Dec 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri says leap in kiwifruit volumes to weaker China market next year 'a big task'Greater China sales please this season, but next year will be challenging.04 Dec 03:34 AM
The CountryTwo more Bay of Plenty orchardists fined for unlawful groundwater useThe growers are among five prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council this year.30 Nov 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri brightens forecasts for kiwifruit orchard returns, own earningsKiwifruit exporter also announces US$2m contestable innovation fund.21 Nov 07:41 PM
The CountryKiwifruit firm fined $35k for unlawfully taking water for irrigationTerahu Orchard pleaded guilty to unlawfully taking water.14 Nov 09:14 PM
Horticulture‘Big surprise’: Kiwifruit grower heartened to see crops growing again after cyclone'If there is a spark of life, there is hope, and we will carry on.'16 Oct 01:30 AM
The CountryHarvest issues hit kiwifruit growers in the pocketNZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc say there've been a multitude of problems in the last two years.02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMixed results for under-pressure kiwifruit growers as Zespri updates forecastsStronger global prices, improved fruit quality management brightens outlook for some.22 Aug 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTroubled kiwifruit growers query Zespri CEO's offshore basePlacing CEO close to markets has a downside back home in a crunch.16 Aug 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri ponders CEO’s Singapore base during storm of challenges for kiwifruit industryDan Mathieson in New Zealand more than offshore in last two years.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy did Zespri's wage bill go up as net profit and grower returns went down?Zespri defends $10 million increase in its payments to employees.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri takes rogue gold kiwifruit operations in China to courtStrengthening of Chinese horticulture law opens path for civil action.02 Aug 09:48 PM
The CountryKiwifruit growers' court appeal dismissed, rates hike here to stayIt concludes a two-and-a-half-year battle between orchardists and the council.12 Jul 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Walk away': Australia’s farmers rubbish NZ-Europe free trade dealEU deals show globalisation is not dead - but some sectors ask what difference that makes.10 Jul 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBruised, battered but still bold: Zespri’s hopes for kiwifruit industry after economic stormMany growers in the sweetheart export sector are 'under severe financial stress'.05 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySome kiwifruit growers in financial strife after 'catastrophic' season'Unbelievably bad' kiwifruit season has the industry experiencing huge pressures.03 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy Zespri's earnings took a hitProblems or opportunities? Industry pledges to rise to challenges after tough year.30 May 09:04 PM
The CountryTechnology helps improve Whanganui kiwifruit farmTechnology helped connect 10 orchards across the country.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChinese retail giant sets sights on selling 2 million trays of NZ kiwifruit in 2023Chinese online platform JD.com is gearing up to sell more NZ kiwifruit this season.14 Apr 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri's unauthorised planting headache grows in ChinaSmuggled variety means NZ industry leaders will head to China to investigate.07 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri brightens export price outlook but thorny issues still lurkSmaller crop this season an opportunity to get on top of quality issues.24 Mar 04:23 AM