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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.

Seeka Kiwifruit has handled record volumes in the packing season, with more than 30 million trays handled in New Zealand for the first time.

Major farming sector lender ANZ is closely watching the rising price of farmland.

Primary Industries Minister, Nathan Guy has approved the application for NZ KiwiBerry Growers Inc (NZKBG) to join the GIA partnership.

Despite a record breaking 2015-16 season for kiwifruit, there is room for improvement and greater growth, says Zespri chairman Peter McBride.

Gold kiwifruit has transformed the industry in the last 15 years, says Zespri chief operating officer Simon Limmer.

Three or four years ago Zespri found the business environment in China challenging.

The 2015/16 kiwifruit season has broken records for the industry and Zespri.

Orchard values are going through the roof compared even with pre-Psa levels, says Zespri chief operating officer Simon Limmer.