Zespri seeks grower approval to expand global supply

Zespri seeks grower approval to expand global supply
Zespri's chief executive Jason Te Brake. (Image: Supplied)
Riley Kennedy
Zespri will seek its growers' approval to expand its global supply in Europe and Asia.The kiwifruit marketer will do that via a producer vote, asking growers to support the allocation of up to 420 more hectares of SunGold kiwifruit a year over six years in Italy, France, Greece, Japan and South Korea.It was subject to an annual review by the Zespri board to confirm forecast demand remained ahead of supply and the provision of annual reporting to growers.Voting opens on November 11 and closes on December 5.'Great quality'For it to be...

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