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The closed tender bid process for the Gold3 licence for attracted strong participation, with over 1000 growers bidding for licence, Zespri says.

Zespri chairman Peter McBride is challenging employers in the horticulture sector to do more for young people in the industry.

Despite a record breaking 2015-16 season for kiwifruit, there is room for improvement and greater growth, says Zespri chairman Peter McBride.

The 2015/16 kiwifruit season has broken records for the industry and Zespri.

A new China strategy that will treble staff there, push into new markets and investigate growing kiwifruit in China has been launched by Zespri.

Former rivals Zespri and T&G have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together.

The amazing recovery of the kiwifruit industry from the ravages of PSa was celebrated recently at Parliament in Wellington.

An excellent 2014-15 season with increased volumes, good grower returns and strong growth to come – that was the message at Zespri’s annual meeting held on Wednesday.