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The passage of the Tariff Amendment Bill with South Korea will provide significant benefit for the New Zealand kiwifruit industry, says Zespri.

Zespri is forecasting its revenue from fruit and service payments will be up $155.8 million on last year.

Zespri is doing more business with Japan this season than ever before, says Dave Courtney, general manager, grower and external relations.

Zespri has announced two new $15,000 scholarships to encourage New Zealand's top secondary students to pursue a career in the fast-growing kiwifruit industry.

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is again looking for graduates to join the business, following the launch of its graduate scheme last year.

When Katikati kiwifruit orchardist Sean Carnachan went to Europe in 2007 on a Zespri fact-finding mission it was the turning point in his understanding of the industry in which he is a major player.

Prime Minister John Key has officially opened Zespri’s new sales and marketing hub in Singapore, which has been set up to manage the kiwifruit industry’s growth.

An excellent 2014-15 season with increased volumes, good grower returns and strong growth to come – that was the message at Zespri’s annual meeting held on Wednesday.

The kiwifruit industry is just about back to where it was before PSa, says Zespri chief executive Lain Jager.

Mexican children will find a surprise in their McDonald's Happy Meals from this weekend – a delicious Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit from New Zealand.