China to strengthen inspections for NZ kiwifruit imports

Chinese authorities are putting in stricter measures after two shipments were found with "kiwifruit rot" last month.

August 01 , 2016

China finds first case of "kiwifruit rot" in NZ shipment

The Tianjin Entry-Exit Inspection Bureau said it was the first interception of its kind in China, with potential to cause "incalculable damage".

July 20 , 2016

NZ: Zespri responds to Chinese trade war speculation

New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri says sales are on track to making China its number one market this year.

July 20 , 2016

Opinion: The stifling of kiwifruit entrepreneurship in New Zealand

"Nein! Natürlich nicht", is essentially the message from KNZ for what has already proven to be a successful, differentiated marketing program in Austria.

June 06 , 2016

Brazil to allow Chilean kiwifruit imports without fumigation

It's been seven years in the making, but may have come a bit too late to be of use this season.

June 02 , 2016

El Niño causes NZ feijoa glut, claims Southern Belle Orchard

Markets have been consistent for the niche fruit but two developments are needed for long-term growth - better shelf life and consumer education.

May 05 , 2016

NZ horticultural exports hit record in 2015

Cherries, avocados, kiwifruit, apples and wine were key drivers of a rise in shipments to NZ$4.3 billion last year.

May 02 , 2016

NZ: Zespri precautionary kiwifruit hold continues

The marketer says lab tests have so far been inconclusive and it is still keeping selected lots out of the market.

April 18 , 2016

NZ fruit companies on a roll this reporting season

After Scales Corp kicked off, Seeka and T&G Global have also put in solid profit performances for 2015.

February 29 , 2016

U.K.: Tesco organic fruit sales go bananas

British retailer Tesco is seeing the highest demand for organic fruit in a decade, with shoppers responding well to its initiatives to promote the category.

February 23 , 2016