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New Zealand horticulture exports reached a record-breaking $6.2 billion in the year ending June 2019 – an increase of $720 million on the previous year.

Zespri returned almost $2 billion to New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry in the 2019/20 financial year.

Zespri returned almost $2 billion to New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry in the 2019/20 financial year.

A training programme to help the kiwifruit industry provide employment opportunities for New Zealanders is receiving Government funding.

The Government moving from level 2 to 3, and then to 4 in quick succession sent shockwaves through horticulture's labour pool.

Anyone in the Te Puke area who is fit to work and wants a job can probably have one tomorrow, says Seeka chief executive Michael Franks.

RSE workers from Malaysia unable to leave their country because of a coronavirus lockdown there has led to a labour shortage for Seeka.

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri says some key markets will soon be able to enjoy red kiwifruit following a recent decision by its board to commercialise a red variety for New Zealand growers.

Seeka has reported an increase in its net profit for the year ended 31 December 2019.

T&G Global wants to continue its transformation towards becoming the world’s leading, premium fresh produce company, says chief executive Gareth Edgecombe.