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Primary Sector
Zespri annual profit jumps 77% on higher kiwifruit sales, increased licensing
By Paul McBeth May 23 (BusinessDesk) - Zespri Group says annual profit rose 77 percent as the fruit export marketer benefited from growing global sales of kiwifruit and bigger fees from the licensing of the SunGold variety. The firm, which markets kiwifruit on behalf of 2,...
Economy
NZ first-quarter retail sales grow 0.7%, slightly better than expected
By Rebecca Howard May 22 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand's retail sales were slightly higher than expected in the first quarter amid increased spending at department stores and on hardware and building supplies. Retail sales volumes rose a seasonally adjusted 0.7 percent in th...
Policy
Licensing key to medicinal cannabis firm Cannasouth's ambitions
By Paul McBeth May 20 (BusinessDesk) - Medicinal cannabis firm Cannasouth is poised to become NZX's first initial public offering in two years and is touting its ability to secure licences and strong relationships with regulators as selling points. The Waikato-based compan...
Primary Sector
Terra Vitae says poor harvest to hit sales, earnings
By Gavin Evans May 20 (BusinessDesk) - Grape grower Terra Vitae has warned earnings will be reduced by a poor harvest. The company, which has vineyards in Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay, says that subject to final pricing, including extra payments for reserve grade wines, it w...
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