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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.

Three vastly different kiwifruit orchards make up the finalists in the inaugural Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for the top horticultural enterprise in the country.