Silly Season
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Kiwifruit trader, Zespri says its European kiwifruit harvest is again expected to deliver strong returns for growers in Italy and France.
A scholarship for up to five students each year, studying Massey University’s Bachelor of Horticultural Science degree has been launched by kiwifruit exporter Zezpri.
Demand will rise for existing kiwifruit orchards as a result of Zespri granting its annual quota of new licences for the gold kiwifruit variety, claims a rural property salesman.
The response to the new red variety of kiwifruit has been exceptional, says Zespri chief executive Dan Mathieson.
Along with health, brand is one of the top five drivers of consumer preference, says Janice Byrnes, Zespri marketing manager for Australia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Mark and Catriona White dreams were realised after they decided 12 years ago to grow organic kiwifruit.
NZ kiwifruit will penetrate deeper into world markets as it heads for another bumper crop this year, says Zespri chief grower and alliances officer David Courtney.

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