RubyRed Kiwi to hit one million trays this season
One million trays, or 3,600 tonnes of Zespri’s berry-like RubyRedTM Kiwifruit are expected to be devoured this season.
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Blueberries tipped for bumper season
The expectation is for blueberry prices to continue getting better and better this summer, thanks to plentiful supply.
New World’s spooktacular Halloween decoration ideas
Marty Houston, a butcher at New World Thorndon, has introduced a range of imaginative Halloween decorations crafted from readily available vegetables.
First asparagus hits NZ stores
Get ready to indulge in one of nature’s finest delicacies as the asparagus season kicks off.
Consumers across Asia-Pacific enjoy Cherish apples from NZ
Five years since the launch of Golden Bay Fruit’s exclusive Cherish™ apple variety, demand across Asia-Pacific is matching the significant growth of these candy pink apples.
Autumn feijoa crop provides great nutritional value
Bursting with flavour and nutritional value, feijoas are a Kiwi favourite and a staple of lunchboxes throughout the autumn months.
Autumn fruit comes to market against all odds
Despite the havoc caused to orchards and farms during the January floods and Cyclone Gabrielle in February, Kiwi favourites such as apples, pears, feijoas and limes are available in stores now.
T&G Global’s multi-million-dollar investment to expand apples business
The investment includes $100 million for a new state of the art packhouse.
New Zealand persimmons grow in popularity
One of New Zealand’s most on-trend fruit, locally grown persimmons, are about to hit the markets.
Full steam ahead for NZ Envy™ export programme
Five vessels carrying 28,000 cartons (518 tonnes) of Envy™ apples are departing the Napier Port for China and South East Asian markets.
Avocado industry keeps on growing
Almost 44,000 tonnes of avocados were harvested this season, with 4.9 million trays exported.
Tricks for a happy and healthy lunchbox
If you’re stuck for ideas, 5+ A Day suggests giving these lunchboxes hacks a go.