Labor strike looms at Chilean ports, as harvest season continues

Chilean port workers plan to stop all operations and begin striking Thursday, resulting from the inability to establish a satisfactory agreement with government. 

April 03 , 2024

New Zealand kiwifruit gets tariff relief under EU trade deal

The deal will remove tariffs on exports like New Zealand kiwifruit, and benefit the country’s meat and dairy industry.

March 27 , 2024

Chile: Fortius Fruit Export boosts sales to major markets

The company, which focuses on products such as grapes, cherries, apples, pears, plums, kiwis, avocados, and citrus, expects to reach US$5 million in sales by 2028.

March 19 , 2024

Zespri stands by auspicious 2024 export forecast

CEO Dan Mathieson says the company has been able to leverage challenges in the market to secure greater value and offset losses.

February 26 , 2024

Zespri to ship 193 million trays of kiwifruit in 2024

While still early in the season, Zespri’s latest supply estimate reflects the positive growing conditions seen across New Zealand in recent months.

February 15 , 2024

Chilean kiwifruit production projected to reach 130 thousand tons

According to Carlos Cruzat, president of the Chilean Kiwifruit Commission, will reach similar production volumes than in 2023, approximately 130,000 tons. 

February 14 , 2024

Zespri lays out plans for "promising" 2024

Zespri is currently planning a new consumer marketing campaign and merchandising opportunities to start another new season off strong and fuel its growth.

February 08 , 2024

Zespri CEO resigns to join berry company Driscoll's

Dan Mathieson has been at Zespri for 21 years, almost seven of those as CEO, and will remain at Zespri to oversee the 2024 harvest and start of the sales season and until a new CEO is appointed.

January 22 , 2024

Austria: Organic sales continue upward trend

Per capita expenditures of organic sales are one of the highest in the world. Organic food products have developed from a niche market to having a significant market share.

January 18 , 2024

New Zealand specialty apricots’ international debut

Ardgour Valley Orchards’ Director Sharon Kirk says three specialty varieties bred by New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research specifically for the Central Otago growing region will be exported progressively between December and February.

November 28 , 2023