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Zespri is looking at everything that has gone wrong in the kiwifruit sector in the past two years, with the goal now to get things on track for 2024.

Zespri is in the midst of a major and hastily convened review to find out about the sudden drop in the quality of SunGold kiwifruit during the past season.

It's no wonder Zespri chief executive Dan Mathieson had an extra bounce in his step while traipsing around the US with PM Jacinda Ardern and others on a recent trade mission to that country.

Zespri is ringing in major changes in its systems to deal with an expected shortfall of 6500 workers to pick this season's kiwifruit crop.

Schedules have now become the norm, leaving many exporters frustrated.

"We have to think a bit differently now."

Zespri chief executive Dan Mathieson says unless the kiwifruit industry gets more people to work in the sector, it may have to look at slowing down its speed of growth.

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri says some key markets will soon be able to enjoy red kiwifruit following a recent decision by its board to commercialise a red variety for New Zealand growers.

Zespri chief executive Dan Mathieson says this is an exciting time for the kiwifruit industry. 

A universal trend by consumers to live better and healthier lives is driving the demand for New Zealand kiwifruit.