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The kiwifruit season has ended with a record-breaking year, with new variety Zespri SunGold up 68% from last year to 46 million trays as vines come into full production.

At the end of a record-breaking 2016 season, Zespri is releasing another 400ha of its gold kiwifruit variety SunGold next year.

Zespri and T&G Global are delivering another donation of nine tonnes of Zespri Green Kiwifruit to Fijians affected by Cyclone Winston this week and next week.

The Zespri board has approved the October 2016 forecast, which shows returns holding steady for Green and Gold, compared with the August forecast, and increases for both Organic Green and Green14.

The Board of Directors of Zespri will start a search process next year to select a new chief executive officer.

Zespri's total sales revenue for the 2015/16 season grew to hit a record high of $1.9 billion, up 22% from the previous season.

Zespri brand kiwifruit has become a symbol of status and wealth in China.

Kiwifruit, not pills, is set to be offered as a cure for people with gastro and laxation problems.

The closed tender bid process for the Gold3 licence for attracted strong participation, with over 1000 growers bidding for licence, Zespri says.

Zespri chairman Peter McBride is challenging employers in the horticulture sector to do more for young people in the industry.