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Vietnam ‘a real star’ for three NZ fruits - which ones are next?
New Zealand earned $172m from horticultural exports to Vietnam in 2024.
Food prices jump 3.5% in March
Grocery prices increased 0.9%, with chocolate and yoghurt leading the rise.
Food price dip in February fuelled by fruit and veges but butter prices shoot up
Can't believe it's not cheaper butter? Price rise data revealed.
Apples that can grow in 40C, dragon fruit for NZ - scientists preparing our fruit for a warm future
Both projects are finalists for the Science New Zealand Awards 2025 in March.
Green-belt soils among NZ’s best but becoming ‘near impossible to farm’ – landowner
The Strawberry Patch business is closing – should a retirement village take its place?
Tinned fruit is healthier than you think – here’s why
Turn your nose up at canned peaches or prunes? Think again.
T&G Global posts 128% profit growth despite $9.9m net loss
Apples the 'engine room for growth' for T&G Global.
Online supermarket Paddock to Pantry expands to new location
Customers can choose to have their groceries delivered by NZ Post or by Urgent Couriers.
Monthly food price rise biggest since 2022
Food prices across all categories rose, with grocery prices up 3% in the month.
'All bananas are not created equal': Northland growers embrace variety
Bananas from Northland's Tippu Farm include Misi Luki and Hua Moa varieties.
Eight myths about breakfast that scientists want to bust
Many of us have given up on breakfast – but it’s time to reconsider.
'Strawberries just disintegrate': Some HB growers are loving the rain, others not so much
Summer had started very well – now a couple are losing thousands of dollars every day.
The best produce to eat in January and February
It's the perfect time to enjoy vibrant, flavourful fruit and vegetables.
Justin Trudeau resigns and two child deaths mark tragic start to 2025 | NZ Herald News Update
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resigned and two children have allegedly been murdered in a tragic start to 2025. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Fruit flies in Auckland as Wellington prepares for major disruption | NZ Herald News Update
Fruit flies have been discovered in Auckland, new water safety figures are released. Dame Tariana Turia tangi continues, trade with Africa is suggested. Video / NZ Herald
Letters: Horticulture’s $8b bounty offers hope amid challenges
Readers' letters for January 6.
Zespri fires up expanded offshore growing plans
Overseas growers are lining up to produce SunGold for Zespri.
Kiwifruit season set for success with 'fantastic' spring conditions
'Our season is currently tracking seven to 10 days ahead of [the] average,'
Fruit and veges get cheaper but domestic airfares go up
Those flying overseas had it better than domestic travellers.
Return to growth: MPI sees big lift in exports in 2025
MPI expects to see a rebound in New Zealand's primary sector exports in 2025.
Zespri to expand offshore gold kiwifruit growing after affirmative producer vote
Vote goes Zespri's way this time.
Kazakhstan to check safety of TikTok-famous fruit
Online fruit frenzy: Reports of allergic reactions spark investigation.
Getting Through: New Farmstrong resources for farmers after severe weather
Hawke’s Bay farmers share recovery stories in book and website launch.
'US market is a disaster': Why one Hawke's Bay exporter doesn't fear Trump's tariffs
'His strategy is to talk like an unhinged madman and then do a deal while you cower.'
The problem with New Zealand's new red kiwifruit export offering
Retaining a premium price in the future could be a problem, Zespri warns.
This cider was an 'act of desperation' - now it's NZ's best
Paul Paynter’s plum orchards fell into a 'watery grave and died' so he had to pivot.
No longer 'a ripper of a season' for kiwifruit
Kiwifruit growers' enthusiasm for a terrific fruit-producing season has been tempered.