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New Zealand Trade and Export Minister Damien O'Connor and UK Secretary of State for International Trade signed the FTA in March.
New Zealand's historic free trade deal with the United Kingdom is "very positive" for the New Zealand wine industry, says New Zealand Winegrowers Chief Executive Philip Gregan.
"The UK is New Zealand's second largest export market for wine, with exports valued at over $400 million over the past 12 months.
"The agreement will reduce trade barriers on New Zealand wine exports to the UK, which will make a big difference for many within our industry."
New Zealand Winegrowers is entering the final phases of a process to update its funding, governance and representation of members.
Genetic modification has long been a topic of hot debate.
Data from February 2025 shows volumes of bulk wine exports exceeded packaged wine.
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