NZ: Seeka says packhouse fire shoudn't impact on 'operational performance'

Seeka's insurance claim following a packhouse fire has been accepted.

March 16 , 2015

Global banana industry must 'rethink whole business model', says expert

Dan Koeppel says the suspected case of Panama disease TR4 in Queensland should not come as a surprise given the lack of a 'global strategy'.

March 12 , 2015

China: Zespri distances itself from Dalian Yidu

As a former employee continues to make damning claims against Zespri over its handling of a past fraud case, the company is cutting the cord with an importer implicated in a new one.

February 24 , 2015

NZ kiwifruit season to be 'about 25% bigger', says EastPack

EastPack's CEO says he's 'pretty optimistic' about the season amid strong industry recovery from Psa.

February 23 , 2015

NZ: NZKGI member urges govt to reject industry proposals

Robert Thode alleges there is a conflict of interest in the Kiwifruit Industry Strategy Project.

February 16 , 2015

Year 2014 in Review - Second Half

The Chiquita takeover, Russia's produce ban, Andy Hall's defamation case, improved U.S.-China relations and Australian FTAs were some of the leading produce news topics of 2014.

December 30 , 2014

Year 2014 in Review - First Half

Warning signs for a potential Russian produce embargo were at play during an eventful first half of 2014.

December 29 , 2014

Former Zespri employee files charges against company

An ex-Zespri manager incarcerated China is sueing the marketer under the Employment Relations Authority.

December 22 , 2014

NZ kiwifruit scoops greater market share in India

Zespri's kiwifruit sales have doubled in India as more consumers become familiar with the exotic fruit.

December 11 , 2014

Seeka to act as second plaintiff in NZ Kiwifruit Claim

The Kiwifruit Claim has now been filed in Wellington's High Court, with Seeka representing the post-harvest class.

December 01 , 2014