Despite shipping issues, Zespri delivers record result

Despite shipping issues, Zespri delivers record result
Global fruit sales were above $4b for the first time. (Image: Zespri)
Rebecca Howard
Zespri delivered a record result for the 2021-22 season thanks to a record crop, ongoing investment in brand-led demand creation, and the industry’s ability to respond and leverage its scale and structure. In the year ended March 31, Zespri's global fruit sales were $4.03 billion, up 12% on the year. They were also above $4 billion for the first time. Including licence fees, global revenue was $4.47 billion, up 15% on the year. “This was an extraordinary season where the industry faced some considerable headwinds in ma...

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