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Monday 20 April 2026

Zespri

Zespri to manage around Cyclone Vaianu, Middle East war impacts 17th April 2026 /

Zespri to manage around Cyclone Vaianu, Middle East war impacts

Zespri is planning to manage around recent weather impacts and ongoing disruption in the Middle East to deliver this season’s crop, even with the latest increase in its crop estimate.


Zespri’s first grower guidance tracks 2025 27th March 2026

Zespri’s first grower guidance tracks 2025

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Zespri RubyRed going to three new markets 20th March 2026 /

Zespri RubyRed going to three new markets

More than five million trays, or 18,000 tonnes, of Zespri’s RubyRed Kiwifruit will soon be available for consumers across 16 markets this season.


CPO Edith Sykes exiting Zespri 12th March 2026 /

CPO Edith Sykes exiting Zespri

Zespri has confirmed that chief people officer Edith Sykes will be leaving the organisation at the end of July.


Iran–US conflict: No impact so far says Zespri, Kotahi works on contingencies 4th March 2026 /

Iran–US conflict: No impact so far says Zespri, Kotahi works on contingencies

Zespri boss Jason Te Brake says the kiwifruit exporter’s operations have thus far not been affected by the evolving Iran-US conflict, while Kotahi is working on Strait of Hormuz contingency plans.


Zespri eyes “world’s healthiest fruit brand” title in new 2035 strategy 25th February 2026

Zespri eyes “world’s healthiest fruit brand” title in new 2035 strategy

The kiwifruit titan moves beyond pure financial targets with the launch of a new 10-year plan, aiming to pivot from a volume-led marketer to a purpose-driven global health brand.


Bumper Zespri sales means record final return forecast 19th February 2026

Bumper Zespri sales means record final return forecast

Off the back of bumper value and volume sales, Zespri’s final forecast for the 2025/26 season puts per hectare returns at record levels for all fruit categories.


Hammond starts at Zespri 3rd February 2026

Hammond starts at Zespri

Former Spring Sheep chief executive, Nick Hammond, has this week started as Zespri’s chief strategy officer.


Zespri adds to RubyRed global arsenal 11th December 2025 /

Zespri adds to RubyRed global arsenal

Zespri is adding a second RubyRed variety to its arsenal as it works to keep customers in year-round supply amid increasing kiwifruit competition.


Zespri’s Northern Hemisphere sales season underway 27th November 2025

Zespri’s Northern Hemisphere sales season underway

Zespri’s counter-seasonal Zespri Global Supply programme is underway with around 33 million trays, or 118,800 tonnes, expected this year from orchards throughout France, Italy, Greece, Korea, and Japan.


Zespri hikes profit forecast 20th November 2025

Zespri hikes profit forecast

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Zespri’s final NZ charter sets sail 30th October 2025

Zespri’s final NZ charter sets sail

Zespri’s final charter shipment of the 2025 New Zealand kiwifruit season has departed the Port of Tauranga bound for Japan.