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The kiwifruit variety SunGold is this season set to overtake the traditional green Haywards variety for the first time.

Zespri says it is disappointed at the “inaccurate” claims being made by the anonymous Concerned Growers Collective.

An anonymous group called Concerned Growers Collective is opposing two Zespri resolutions now before growers which the group claims would cause “irreparable damage” to the industry.

Zespri will this year issue licences for an additional 700ha of SunGold kiwifruit and 50ha of organics.

New Fonterra director Peter McBride says he is overwhelmed with the response in the election.

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.

Zespri chairman Peter McBride says he has highly transferable and unique skills and experience to bring to the Fonterra board table.

Fewer tyre kickers than previously and people there to do real business was one of the observations made at Asia Fruit Logistica, says Horticulture NZ acting chief executive Richard Palmer.

Fonterra’s board is backing Zespri chairman Peter McBride, and Maori agribusiness leader Jamie Tuuta in the 2018 board elections.