Direct-to-consumer model bears fruit for growers

Direct-to-consumer model bears fruit for growers
Wonky Box is a food waste-fighting fruit and vegetable subscription service. (Image: Supplied)
Gregor Thompson
New Zealand growers are turning to direct-to-consumer facilitators to get their products into the market.This shift is part of a larger consumer trend towards subscription retail, which gained momentum during the covid-19 pandemic.Advantages can involve greater flexibility, derisking, and, in some cases, improved grower returns and cashflow.  The interest in alternative distribution models comes as prices for fresh produce are falling. According to Statistics NZ, fruit and vegetable prices are lower now than in July 2022.The cost of fruit...

More Primary Sector

Meet NZ’s top ‘fish cop’ Steve Ham
Primary Sector

Meet NZ’s top ‘fish cop’ Steve Ham

Protecting NZ’s fisheries resources is his life’s work. 

Zhiqiang Li takes helm as acting CEO of Westland Milk Products
Primary Sector

Zhiqiang Li takes helm as acting CEO of Westland Milk Products

Zhiqiang Li has taken the helm as acting chief executive of Westland Milk Products, effective today.The move follows the resignation of former CEO Richard Wyeth.Li will continue as executive director of Yili Group in Australia and New Zealand.Li said Wyeth joined the company four...

Rebecca Howard 31 Jan 2025
Coal and gold added to critical minerals list
Finance

Coal and gold added to critical minerals list

Banks and insurance companies threatened with regulatory retaliation if they block mining.

Ian Llewellyn 31 Jan 2025