Lain Jager
Iwi Fruit
Māori kiwifruit growers will now have a collective voice in the industry and hopefully soon some seats at the Zespri table thanks to the new Māori Kiwifruit Growers' Forum. It's a sign of good things… Audio
Sweet Success
Zespri CEO Lain Jager says the co-operative is looking to export even sweeter fruit next season. It's been a good year for kiwifruit growers with returns sitting around $50,000 per hectare for green… Audio
Zespri reports a strong season
The kiwifruit exporter, Zespri, has had a strong season with growth in sales volumes and profits. Audio
Zespri's full year Kiwifruit sales rise 16%
Zespri's annual kiwifruit sales have risen despite a sluggish global economy. Audio
Kiwifruit Kicks Back
In 2010 devastating bacterial disease PSA hit kiwifruit orchards in New Zealand, initially just in Bay Of Plenty but now it's in nearly every growing region pretty well wiping out, in particular, the… Audio
PSA found in Motueka, Golden Bay
The kiwifruit vine-killing disease, PSA, has now been found in the South Island. Audio
Kiwifruit growers to meet officials after PSA confirmed
Officials from MAF, Plant and Food Research and the kiwifruit marketers, Zespri, will be at the meetings, which are due to take place in Te Puke and Tauranga. Audio
More on why kiwifruit exports are at risk
The kiwifruit exporter and marketer is Zespri - its Chief Executive is Lain Jager. Audio
New kiwifruit choices soon to hit supermarkets
Kiwifruit lovers will soon be spoiled for choice, with another six varieties set to hit supermarket shelves. The kiwifruit exporter Zespri has announced it's developed three new types - two green and… Audio