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Monday 19 October 2026

Apples

T&G Global expands US Envy sales network 14th October 2026 /

T&G Global expands US Envy sales network

T&G Global has expanded its US distribution network for flagship apple brand Envy, appointing existing grower and packer Stemilt as a sales partner.


VentureFruit launches ‘Adore’ climate-resilient apple umbrella brand 7th October 2026 /

VentureFruit launches ‘Adore’ climate-resilient apple umbrella brand

T&G Global’s VentureFruit has officially launched a new global premium apple programme featuring a family of varieties bred specifically to cope with hotter growing conditions.


“The makings of the next billion dollar apple” – Joli makes consumer debut 14th September 2026 /

“The makings of the next billion dollar apple” – Joli makes consumer debut

T&G Global’s newest apple brand is making its world-first consumer debut in Viet Nam – the first step for what it says could be its next billion dollar apple.


Hectre $4.6m apple project backed by PSGF 31st August 2026 /

Hectre $4.6m apple project backed by PSGF

Agritech firm Hectre has received government backing for a $4.6m project which aims to drive productivity and improve profits in the apple industry.


T&G’s Envy becomes NZ’s first billion dollar apple brand 15th April 2026 /

T&G’s Envy becomes NZ’s first billion dollar apple brand

T&G Global says its premium Envy apple brand has surpassed $1bn in global retail sales, becoming the first apple brand from Aotearoa New Zealand to reach this milestone.


How do you like them apples? T&G back in black 27th February 2026 /

How do you like them apples? T&G back in black

T&G Global stages a massive financial turnaround, as its focus on the global premium apple category helps it pare back consecutive years of losses.


T&G opening sixth Asia office 30th April 2025 /

T&G opening sixth Asia office

T&G is opening its sixth office in Asia, pushing ahead with market expansion as uncertainty over its future ownership continues.


NZ Envy apple sales season starts – T&G 3rd April 2025 /

NZ Envy apple sales season starts – T&G

The first containers of T&G’s new season Aotearoa New Zealand premium Envy branded apples departed Napier Port this week, bound for Shanghai, China.


Strong start to 2025 Jazz harvest – T&G 19th March 2025 /

Strong start to 2025 Jazz harvest – T&G

T&G’s has started harvesting its Jazz brand apples, with the first shipments due to depart Napier Port this week, bound for key international markets including Japan, the United Kingdom, France and Italy.


Rockit aims big for 2025 season 13th March 2025 /

Rockit aims big for 2025 season

Snack sized apple company, Rockit Global is gearing up for its 2025 season with a strong and consistent crop, forecasting the export of more than 230 million apples to global markets.


T&G expands into Canterbury with NZ Super Fund deal 30th January 2025 /

T&G expands into Canterbury with NZ Super Fund deal

T&G is expanding into Canterbury after entering into an agreement with the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, through its rural investment manager FarmRight.


Te Mata ramping up a1 Apple exports 10th December 2024 /

Te Mata ramping up a1 Apple exports

New Zealand produce exporter Te Mata Exports has launched a new website for its emerging a1 Apple brand.