12th May 2022 ZespriTo help ease port congestion as a result of China’s Covid-19 restrictions, Zespri has redirected one vessel scheduled to go to mainland China and Taiwan to Japan and Taiwan.
4th May 2022 Exports / ZespriZespri has stood up a number of work-arounds in China to combat Covid-19 lockdowns which are slowing the distribution of kiwifruit from Shanghai port.
20th April 2022 Kiwifruit / ZespriKiwfruit marketer and exporter Zespri has lifted its annual trading halt.
14th April 2022 ZespriKiwifruit marketer Zespri says its revenue as a result of its SunGold and RubyRed licence release is anticipated to be between $290m and $305m, exclusive of GST.
5th April 2022 Kiwifruit / ZespriZespri is procuring 14m SunGold kiwifruit trays ahead of market demand, in advance of main-pack, to ensures it has the volume of gold it need to meet increased market demand.
29th March 2022 ZespriKiwifruit grower Zespri will go into a trading halt on the Unlisted Stock Exchange from tomorrow at 5 o’clock for three weeks.
25th March 2022 China / ZespriKiwifruit exporter Zespri has estimated that Illegal plantings of New Zealand’s gold kiwifruit in China have doubled in the last year.
4th March 2022 Sustainability / ZespriZespri has created a board specifically to focus on its sustainability goals.
25th February 2022 Kiwifruit / ZespriZespri is forecasting its total fruit and service payment for the 2021-22 season to be $2.38bn, up from $2.25bn last season.
4th February 2022 Environment / ZespriThe kiwifruit industry has exceeded the first year requirements under the New Zealand government’s primary sector partnership on climate action, He Waka Eke Noa, says Zespri.
1st February 2022 Kiwifruit / ZespriIn its latest five-year outlook released on Thursday, the kiwifruit co-op said it expected New Zealand-produced Class 1 supply to grow from 178 million trays in 2021-22 to 238 million in 2026-27.
6th December 2021 Innovation / ZespriThe kiwifruit co-op is reviewing its innovation model and is calling for input from stakeholders.
30th November 2021 Kiwifruit / ZespriThe last of this year’s crop of Zespri Kiwifruit has left Port of Tauranga, concluding another strong but challenging season of New Zealand-grown kiwifruit, says the co-op.
24th November 2021 Kiwifruit / ZespriZespri has increased its forecast SunGold kiwifruit returns to $11.05 per tray for the 2021-22 season, up from the $10.92 guided in August.
16th November 2021 T&G / ZespriT&G Global and Zespri are partnering with Plant & Food Research to develop regenerative horticulture practices within the kiwifruit, apple and berry industries.
5th November 2021 Employment / ZespriZespri says the industry is now planning for a substantial labour shortage for the 2022 season.
21st October 2021 Kiwifruit / ZespriThe quantity of SunGold Kiwifruit licence to be released in 2022 has been slashed in half to 350 hectares.
18th October 2021 Kiwifruit / ZespriZespri RubyRed will hit the shelves in commercial volumes in March with around 250,000 trays expected.
6th October 2021 Zespri“Despite a challenging season, market demand remains positive, following the Northern Hemisphere summer fruit period,” Zespri said.
5th October 2021 Plant & Food / ZespriZespri and Plant & Food Research’s Kiwifruit Breeding Centre 50/50 joint venture opens its doors this week.
4th October 2021 Fonterra / ZespriThe 350 biggest global food firms are assessed on their environmental, nutritional and social impact. Who is leading and who is lagging?
1st October 2021 Kiwifruit / ZespriZespri says a proposal to end the use of hydrogen cyanamide will likely hit kiwifruit industry earnings.
28th September 2021 Covid-19 / ZespriKiwifruit exporter Zespri says it continues to work constructively with authorities following a positive test result for Covid-19 in China on a sample of fruit from the Bay of Plenty.
27th September 2021 Covid-19 / ZespriZespri says it has launched its emergency management plans and is co-operating with the relevant government agencies after a sample of its kiwifruit from the Bay of Plenty tested positive for Covid-19 in China.
23rd September 2021 ZespriLabour shortages, increased kiwifruit supply, and shipping disruptions are leading to the one of the most challenging seasons in decades, says Zespri.
10th September 2021 Fonterra / ZespriFonterra, Zespri, and Foodstuffs are heavyweights in NZ’s top 30 co-operative rankings.
23rd August 2021 Events / ZespriWith New Zealand remaining in lockdown until at least Tuesday 24 August, Zespri’s scheduled grower roadshows starting today, 23 August have been postponed.
16th August 2021 Plant & Food / ZespriZespri and Plant & Food Research will launch their 50/50 joint venture Kiwifruit Breeding Centre on 1 October 2021.
26th July 2021 ZespriZespri says its Horizon Programme to upgrade its ageing internal systems and processes will cost about $160m over the three- to four-year life of the project. The co-op said on MORE »
1st July 2021 Kiwifruit / ZespriA study examining the effects of green kiwifruit on sleep quality and the sleep-wake cycle in healthy males has been awarded HVN funding.
30th June 2021 Kiwifruit / ZespriZespri’s northern hemisphere kiwifruit crop for the 2020-21 season has been sold for $472m, up 27.9% on the previous season.
28th May 2021 ZespriThe kiwifruit giant said it delivered record per tray returns across all categories in the 2020/2021 season.
20th May 2021 People / ZespriZespri Group has appointed the former Goodman Fielder and Griffins Foods chief executive Alison Barrass to its board as an independent director.
23rd April 2021 ZespriZespri resumed trading on the USX at 9am Friday 23 April. The company halted the trading of its shares on Wednesday 7 April to allow the finalisation of its 2021 MORE »
22nd April 2021 ZespriThe co-op says the preliminary result compared to last year’s range of $300m-$305m.
8th April 2021 ZespriZespri has been placed in a trading halt on the USX to allow the finalisation of the 2021 Gold3 and Zespri Red tender process.
24th March 2021 Kiwifruit / ZespriZespri is progressing its plan to move against the unlawful growing of kiwifruit in China as illegal plantings increase.
18th February 2021 Produce / ZespriZespri’s first charter shipment of New Zealand fruit is due to depart in March.
17th December 2020 ZespriA difficult 2020 has seen the the industry demonstrate its resilience, says Zespri chair Bruce Cameron.
14th December 2020 ZespriZespri has outlined its sustainability strategy to the Sustainable Business Council.
11th December 2020 ZespriCarol Ward has been appointed chief grower, industry and sustainability officer.
9th December 2020 ZespriThe kiwifruit exporter and the Crown Research Institute already have a 30 year working relationship together under their belts.
7th December 2020 ZespriThe Science New Zealand 2020 National Awards were held on Thursday night.
6th November 2020 ZespriZespri intends to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with government officials in China .
5th November 2020 ZespriIt comes as demand for the variety across the globe remains strong.
5th November 2020 Children / ZespriTwenty thousand children across 250 schools are taking part in a Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure.
3rd November 2020 ZespriThe kiwifruit co-op is bolstering its shipping fleet by adding three new vessels.
2nd November 2020 Synlait / ZespriZespri and Synlait have been named as finalists in the Deloitte Top 200 Awards for 2020. The kiwifruit co-op has been nominated for two awards, Company of the Year and MORE »
28th October 2020 ZespriZespri’s chief executive Dan Mathieson has been appointed to the Produce Marketing Association Board.
23rd October 2020 ZespriZespri has started a procurement trial in China to try and combat illegal plantings of its SunGold kiwifruit.
22nd October 2020 ZespriThousands of Kiwi children are beginning a five-week Zespri-led virtual adventure promoting the importance of taking care of themselves and the environment. The Zespri Young and Health Virtual Adventure began on MORE »
16th October 2020 ZespriFollowing a three-month-long sourcing process, Zespri has confirmed its sampling and maturity clearance testing providers.
2nd October 2020 ZespriZespri says it is placing further focus on the “critical” role of innovation and realigning its business towards growth.
