Unable to find the seasonal labour they rely upon to harvest fruit and vegetables, many farmers have been faced with leaving their crops to rot in the fields during lockdown. But one New Zealand ...

Biosecurity NZ says it is making good progress in its response after an Oriental fruit fly was found in South Auckland. The insect is considered one of the most "destructive and widespread" of all ...

Ooooby works with farmers and small producers around New Zealand, and you can see their profiles on their site. Ooooby's mixed boxes are veg-heavy, with just a few fruit varieties, which suits me ...

New Zealand’s apple and pear industry has surpassed $1 billion in orchard gate returns (OGR) for the first time. Two years on ...

New Zealand kiwifruit, Spanish persimmons, Chilean cherries, and a growing array of premium overseas fruits are bringing vibrant flavors to Chinese consumers. With the expansion of China's ...

China's marketplace is increasingly becoming a hub for premium fruits from around the globe, including New Zealand kiwifruit. First Up's minister of Fruit and Veg Glenn Forsyth has all the details.

However, with Cyclone Gabrielle causing relentless damage through the key growing regions of New Zealand earlier this year, the supply of fresh fruit and berries has become a lot more precarious.