For the first time this year, the June Food Price Index (FPI) showed a drop in the cost of fruit and vegetables - as the country's growers recover from a tough spell of weather-related challenges.
New Zealand's short but sweet persimmon season is now underway.
A new report by Rabobank says global avocado trade will continue to grow in the next few years, but the market will be more competitive.
The country’s largest family owned and single-site kiwifruit and avocado post-harvest service provider has signed up to a sustainability linked loan (SLL) with ASB.
As of 1 May, Plant & Food Research has a new chief executive in Mark Piper.
Total exports of apples from the port of Napier in March 2023 were valued at $61 million, 2% up from March last year, according to data released by Stats NZ.
Rabobank's latest Rural Confidence survey has found that while farmers' sentiments are still in deeply negative territory, they have crept up from historic lows in late 2022.
Listed produce grower and exporter Seeka says a substantial drop in kiwifruit volumes this year may push the company towards an operating loss.
New Zealanders are being urged to eat more avocados and support local growers.
Scales Corp says it is still appraising the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on the horticultural side of its business.
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