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Saturday 19 September 2026

Kiwifruit

NZ Kiwifruit Innovation Award nominations closing soon 23rd June 2026 /

NZ Kiwifruit Innovation Award nominations closing soon

Nominations for the 2026 NZ Kiwifruit Innovation Award close Friday, 24 July 2026.


Zespri guides up to 30% profit jump… 18th June 2026 /

Zespri guides up to 30% profit jump…

Kiwifruit exporter Zespri is forecasting a sharp increase in corporate profitability for the 2026/27 season, with net profit after tax expected to rise by as much as 30%.


…as Seeka says 2026 profit to normalise 18th June 2026 /

…as Seeka says 2026 profit to normalise

Coming off the back of a bumper 2025 kiwifruit, Seeka ‘s first guidance for 2026 suggests a normalisation of profit at the kiwifruit grower, packer and exporter.


…and $19m into kiwifruit project 11th June 2026 /

…and $19m into kiwifruit project

The government is partnering with industry by investing $19.14m in a five-year commercial project that aims to unlock greater value from kiwifruit orchards by integrating on-orchard innovation, advanced decision-support tools, and new science.


MBIE’s ‘Operation Indigo’ targets Bay of Plenty kiwifruit sector 30th April 2026 /

MBIE’s ‘Operation Indigo’ targets Bay of Plenty kiwifruit sector

The government launches a coordinated regulatory crackdown on the Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry to address systemic non-compliance in the sector.


Kiwifruit’s Hayward Medal winner named 26th February 2026 /

Kiwifruit’s Hayward Medal winner named

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UAE Māori kiwifruit marketing pilot launches, CEPA first 6th October 2025 /

UAE Māori kiwifruit marketing pilot launches, CEPA first

Māori Kiwifruit Growers is launching an export marketing pilot in the United Arab Emirates, which is also the first test of CEPA’s Indigenous Peoples chapter.


Kiwfruit fund launches $35m raise 19th September 2025 /

Kiwfruit fund launches $35m raise

A kiwifruit investment vehicle has launched a $35m capital raise as it looks to acquire and develop new SunGold kiwifruit orchards.


Nominations open for NZ Kiwifruit Innovation Award  9th June 2025 /

Nominations open for NZ Kiwifruit Innovation Award 

Nominations are open for the 2025 New Zealand Kiwifruit Innovation Award, established by former Chairman of Kiwifruit New Zealand, Sir Brian Elwood, in 2015.


NZFN in kiwifruit industry partnership 28th May 2025 /

NZFN in kiwifruit industry partnership

Food support charity New Zealand Food Network has teamed up with the kiwifruit industry to redistribute fruit to food hubs across the country.


Zespri RubyRed numbers build 27th March 2025 /

Zespri RubyRed numbers build

Zespri is expecting the volume of its RubyRed Kiwifruit to double compared with 2024, with around three million trays or 10,800 tonnes.


Seeka profit rockets as volumes rise 28th February 2025 /

Seeka profit rockets as volumes rise

Seeka joins peer Scales in announcing record profit as the horticulture sector rebounds from weather events and knuckles down on costs and efficiencies.