Zespri eyes 'significant' opportunity for more organic fruit

Zespri eyes 'significant' opportunity for more organic fruit
Zespri says organic demand remains a significant opportunity. (Image: Zespri)
Riley Kennedy
Zespri believes it’s “strategically” important for it to grow its organic fruit supply to meet the increasing demands of environmentally conscious consumers. The comments by the kiwifruit marketer were made in its annual five-year plan, covering from 2023/24 through until the 2028/29 harvest.Listed on the Unlisted Exchange, Zespri operates as a co-operative. It previously signalled its intention to shift its listing this year to the NZX but held off to give itself “adequate time” to consult with its shareholde...

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