Feeling sluggish this winter? Then try some seasonal fruit, renowned for lifting mood, energy and immunity levels just when we need it most.

New Zealand-grown citrus fruit is now hitting supermarket shelves and Citrus NZ says it promises to be one of the best quality and tastiest seasons the country had in years.

We are all familiar with Tetra Pak cartons for our soy milk and orange juice, but Boris Munster, Managing Director for Tetra Pak Oceania, believes cartons are an environmentally friendly and durable alternative packaging option for the wine industry too.

Citrus industry work on maturity standards has led to a 28% increase in consumer acceptability of navel oranges, says Citrus New Zealand executive manager Peter Ensor.

In a Covid-constrained season, where many horticulturists are struggling with the lack of labour, family-run Mill Orchard - at Loburn, just north of Rangiora - is enjoying a great harvest.

No alcohol wine is a “niche within a niche” but a growing opportunity for New Zealand wine companies, says New Zealand Lighter Wines manager Dr David Jordan.

A Marlborough winery is attempting to replace sulphur dioxide (SO2) from their organic Sauvignon Blanc with green tea.

A Marlborough winery is attempting to replace sulphur dioxide (SO2) from their organic Sauvignon Blanc and replace it with green tea.

New Zealand agriculture may soon feel the waves from intensifying trade conflict between the US and China.

The New Zealand dairy industry has lost its way on growing and utilising pasture, says DairyNZ chief executive, Tim Mackle.