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New Zealand is underperforming in branding its food products, says an academic who visited recently.

Zespri forecasts a record season for Gold kiwifruit even though the new replacement Gold3 orchards are not yet in full production.

KIWIFRUIT GROWERS have made a strong statement about the direction they want for their industry in the Kiwifruit Industry Strategy Project (KSIP) referendum.

Zespri has no financial exposure to Dalian Yidu, the north-east Chinese importer who reportedly has had nine staff arrested by Chinese customs.

KIWIFRUIT’S ACHIEVEMENTS to date are not enough to sustain a competitive advantage and change is needed, says Zespri’s chief executive Lain Jager.

The Bay of Plenty kiwifruit company DMS is living up to its reputation as the 'G3 Champions' with changes to their coolstore facilities and packhouse operations.

GETTING YOUNG people into agribusiness is critical for New Zealand’s future, says ANZ chief economist Cameron Bagrie.

THE RED Meat industries, dairy, Zespri and the wider horticulture industry have all come out in support of the concluded FTA negotiations with Korea.

ZESPRI SAYS its forecast per hectare returns have broken $50,000 for the first time, predicting orchard gate returns per hectare of $51,047.

How growers can produce top-tasting kiwifruit and make top dollar was the theme of a recent Zespri field day in Hawkes Bay.  This is a critical time for growers as decisions made now will determine the size and value of their crop.