Colin Bond, Chief Executive of New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers, highlights a significant year for the kiwifruit industry as Zespri celebrates 25 years and New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc. marks its 30th anniversary.
Bond provides insights into the industry's current robust market conditions, noting that Zespri is "73% through their sales plan" and that the feedback from European markets is "excellent."
Looking ahead, he discusses Zespri's strategy to expand planting in the Northern Hemisphere and addresses climate change challenges impacting horticulturists globally.
Listen to the full chat between Colin Bond and Dominic George above.
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