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The TPP will generate significant value for the New Zealand kiwifruit industry, says marketer Zespri.

The passage of the Tariff Amendment Bill with South Korea will provide significant benefit for the New Zealand kiwifruit industry, says Zespri.

Zespri will host their inaugural Kiwifruit Innovation Symposium on 29 October in Mt Maunganui.

The strength of the kiwifruit industry was a key factor behind MyFarm’s second kiwifruit venture, a proposed $9 million orchard development in the Franklin district, just south of Auckland.

The passage of the Tariff Amendment Bill with South Korea will provide significant benefit for the New Zealand kiwifruit industry, says Zespri.

Zespri is forecasting its revenue from fruit and service payments will be up $155.8 million on last year.

Zespri is doing more business with Japan this season than ever before, says Dave Courtney, general manager, grower and external relations.

Zespri has announced two new $15,000 scholarships to encourage New Zealand's top secondary students to pursue a career in the fast-growing kiwifruit industry.

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri is again looking for graduates to join the business, following the launch of its graduate scheme last year.

When Katikati kiwifruit orchardist Sean Carnachan went to Europe in 2007 on a Zespri fact-finding mission it was the turning point in his understanding of the industry in which he is a major player.