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The Niche CastKiwifruit Skins (Warriors/Tall Blacks/Auckland FC)This week in the Niche Cache we celebrate Joe Bell's love for kiwifruit and a Tall Blacks win vs Australia. We debrief the whole basketball series between New Zealand and Australia before breaking down the New Zealand Warriors win vs Dragons. We also dive deeper into the Warriors development system where they have an excellent NSW Cup team once again with plenty of young talent on the rise. Sticking with the deep dive vibe we preview the first leg of Auckland FC vs Melbourne Victory in A-League finals with all the nitty gritty details you need to know. Elijah...2025-05-132h 18
Electrolysis UnpluggedBlooming with Kiwifruit CoachingIn this heartfelt and empowering episode, Joanie and Stephanie sit down with Hazel, founder of Kiwifruit Coaching, to explore the transformative power of LGBTQIA+ life coaching. Hazel, a trans woman and vibrant advocate for queer growth, shares the story behind her coaching practice, why she named it "Kiwifruit," and how she helps clients move through burnout, identity challenges, and major life transitions with clarity and compassion.From the power of safe, affirming spaces to tips on how electrologists and gender-affirming practitioners can better support their clients—this conversation is full of tools, tenderness, and a little queer jo...2025-04-201h 04
Lucentlands Podcast | Harvesting Agriculture KnowledgeSouth Africa’s Most Underrated BILLION-RAND Crop | Ep. 79In this episode of the Lucentlands Podcast, hosts Dewald Kirsten and Louise Brodie speak with Rob Meihuizen, CEO of TopFruit, and Nick Steyn, Business Manager at KiwiKo, about the massive momentum behind the global kiwifruit industry—and why South Africa is poised to play a leading role.KiwiKo, a global joint venture between TopFruit and key partners from New Zealand and China, is pioneering the next generation of kiwifruit varieties: red, gold, sweet green, and traditional green. But this isn’t just about better fruit—it’s about brand-building, early-season supply, and giving growers access to protected genetics suited for hot...2025-04-1539 min
Kiwifruit Vine HealthSnapshot - MPI helping protect our orchards April 2025Ryan, MPI Chief Quarantine Officer, talks about the work he and his team do to manage biosecurity risk and how that helps protects kiwifruit growing regions.2025-04-1015 min
CheckpointSeeka Kiwifruit Industries share prices drops 11 percentOn Monday, more than two billion dollars was shaved off the New Zealand share market. Finance Minister Nicola Willis signalled while New Zealand's economy is strong, we won't be immune. One of the companies hit hard by the market slump is Seeka Kiwifruit Industries, it's share price dropped 11 percent. Chief Executive Michael Franks spoke to Lisa Owen.2025-04-0806 min
The Unused SubsPlight of the Phoenix: WHAT HAPPENED? And is Finn Surman KIWI or KIWIFRUIT? | EP13 - The Unused SubsIn the 13th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by Portland Timbers and All Whites centre back FINN SURMAN! He explains why he made the call to miss New Zealand's OFC WCQ semi and final, chats about Timbers head coach Phil Neville and how the former Premier League player is helping his game, the antics of Timber Joey, sunglasses after dark, and whether Finn is a kiwi... or a kiwifruit!? Former Wellington Phoenix defender TOM DOYLE returns to the Tyler St Sport studio to talk about the demise of the Nix in 24/25. What went wrong, but...2025-04-0859 min
The Dairy Exporter PodcastEpisode 60 - The changing face of agriculture in New ZealandIn this episode, David Jensen, a dairy farmer and kiwifruit grower, shares his experience transitioning to kiwifruit cultivation. He discusses challenges like labour shortages, investment costs, and the evolving kiwifruit market, as well as the impact of political policies on agriculture. David highlights the importance of understanding farming dynamics and key factors for successful diversification, including strategic investments and staying informed on market trends. Guests include: David Jensen, Kiwifruit Orchard Owner Hosts: Sheryl Haitana, Editor, Dairy Exporter Anne Lee, Deputy Editor, Dairy Exporter David Jensen, a dairy farmer and ki...2025-04-0345 min
The Mike Hosking BreakfastKaren Morrish: New Zealand Apple and Pear CEO on the 27% increase in GDP value through kiwifruit and grapesKiwifruit and grapes have crashed through the barrier, joining the apple and pear industry and cracking $1 billion for the first time. New Zealand Apple and Pear CEO Karen Morris talks to Mike Hosking about the 27% increase on price per tray. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-0901 minThe Mike Hosking BreakfastColin Bond: Quota for RubyRed Kiwifruit doubledThree million trays of Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit will be available this season - double last years quota. That's 10,800 tonnes being shipped this year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-0503 min
KiwilandKiwiland #8 KiwifruitHave you ever had a Kiwifruit? This strange 'berry' from China that found a loving home in New Zealand.
Come and find out a little more information about what Kiwifruit are so important to Kiwi's2024-11-0717 min
The Quorum Sense PodcastOrganic Kiwifruit and a "get stuck in" attitude with Levi BelcherIn this episode Jono speaks with keen 24-year-old kiwifruit orchard manager Levi Belcher about how he got started in the industry, and why he was attracted to soil health and regenerative practices. Levi talks about how having a "get stuck in" attitude has made a big difference in his career.If you are a Kiwifruit grower interested in regen practices and / or organics, or looking to get started in the industry, you will want to sit down for this one! 🪴 Quorum Sense website (www.quorumsense.org.nz)🤙 Quorum Sense Farming Network Faceboo...2024-11-0428 min
REXREX October 3rd - Labour MP Kieran McAnulty, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and Colin Bond from NZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc.On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Labour MP Kieran McAnulty about bipartisan politics, the state of local government and the strong public opposition to the proposed toll for the Manawatu Gorge road replacement highway... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the deluge hitting many parts of NZ, the October outlook and the possibility of a La Nina event... And he talks with Colin Bond, CEO of NZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc., about the raft of milestones for the industry being celebrated this year, the current market conditions and what's in store for the upcoming season. 2024-10-0352 min
Early Edition with Ryan BridgeEvan Heywood: Motueka kiwifruit grower on the rise in export values, increase in demand for red kiwifruitKiwifruit exports are on the rise, with values now at their highest point ever. Exports for the fruit were worth $3.1 billion in the year to August. It's an increase of just over half a billion from 2023, with gold kiwifruit rising by 24%. Green kiwifruit were up 9.9%. Motueka grower Evan Heywood told Ryan Bridge the number of Ruby Red kiwifruit exported is also increasing. He says it's early days, but the demand is there for a good future in the market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...2024-09-2302 min
Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveMichael Fox: Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs on kiwifruit exports seeing a 20 percent liftsNew Zealand exported a record $3.1 billion worth of kiwifruit in the year to August, a 20 percent lift on the previous season. The figure was largely made up of gold kiwifruit, jumping 24 percent on the previous year to a value of $2.4 billion. Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs Michael Fox says this is great news for growers and businesses. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-2303 min
Best of BusinessMichael Fox: Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs on kiwifruit exports seeing a 20 percent liftNew Zealand exported a record $3.1 billion worth of kiwifruit in the year to August, a 20 percent lift on the previous season. The figure was largely made up of gold kiwifruit, jumping 24 percent on the previous year to a value of $2.4 billion. Zespri Head of Global Public Affairs Michael Fox says this is great news for growers and businesses. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-2303 min
The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick KellyNew Zealand: The Kiwifruit's Odyssey In today's episode, John and Patrick explore the remarkable journey of the kiwifruit, tracing its origins from the misty mountains of central China, where it grew wild for centuries, to its introduction in New Zealand by pioneering botanists and missionaries. Discover how this once-unknown fruit, initially dubbed the Chinese gooseberry, transformed into a global icon synonymous with New Zealand's lush landscapes and agricultural prowess.Join the History of Fresh Produce Club (https://app.theproduceindustrypodcast.com/access/) for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@hi...2024-08-0134 min
The History of Fresh ProduceNew Zealand: The Kiwifruit's OdysseyIn today's episode, John and Patrick explore the remarkable journey of the kiwifruit, tracing its origins from the misty mountains of central China, where it grew wild for centuries, to its introduction in New Zealand by pioneering botanists and missionaries. Discover how this once-unknown fruit, initially dubbed the Chinese gooseberry, transformed into a global icon synonymous with New Zealand's lush landscapes and agricultural prowess.In Sponsorship with Cornell University: Dyson Cornell SC Johnson College of BusinessJoin the History of Fresh Produce Club (https://app.theproduceindustrypodcast.com/access/) for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts a...2024-08-0134 minThe Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick KellyNew Zealand: The Kiwifruit's Odyssey - The History of Fresh ProduceIn today's episode, John and Patrick explore the remarkable journey of the kiwifruit, tracing its origins from the misty mountains of central China, where it grew wild for centuries, to its introduction in New Zealand by pioneering botanists and missionaries. Discover how this once-unknown fruit, initially dubbed the Chinese gooseberry, transformed into a global icon synonymous with New Zealand's lush landscapes and agricultural prowess.In Sponsorship with Cornell University: Dyson Cornell SC Johnson College of BusinessJoin the History of Fresh Produce Club (https://app.theproduceindustrypodcast.com/access/) for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts a...2024-08-0134 min
The Quorum Sense PodcastFrom IT to regenerative farming with Stephen NewmanIn this episode Stephen Newman shares his journey from the IT industry, to dairy farming in his thirties, to later discover regenerative agriculture and the power of farm discussion groups. Stephen had no farming background when he started dairy farming and relied heavily on advice from consultants. And he saw synthetic nitrogen as a vital element of his farming business. After watching a Country Calendar episode, Stephen was introduced to a whole new world of farming. That was the catalyst for change.Today, Stephen and his wife farm in Kaukapakapa and have been...2024-07-0851 min
Markets with MadisonRecord kiwifruit crop: How $4b Zespri plans to grow profits [VIDEO]The kiwifruit exporter just had a record harvest and is set to pay growers a higher yield. Its outgoing CEO says it's now planting seeds for global growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-2020 min
Bite Me NutritionEpisode 56: Kiwifruit & ConstipationConstipation is not a fun time, and although there are lots of broad and important strategies that can help manage it, sometimes you just need that final thing to push it over the edge. Enter kiwifruit. It’s got a few tricks up its sleeve that just might help you get relief!Click me for show notes!2024-05-2408 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Zespri's growers getting paid record prices for their kiwifruitKiwifruit producer Zespri’s profit has dropped 27 per cent but growers have been paid record prices for their output. Zespri reported a net profit after tax of $173.3 million for the 2023-24 financial year - down from $238.7m the year prior. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains what this means for the sector. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-2303 minBest of BusinessJamie Mackay: The Country host on Zespri being forced to destroy over one million trays of kiwifruit because of miceOver one million trays of kiwifruit found on a Zespri shipment with a mouse infestation will be destroyed. After mice were found on the company's first shipment to Europe for the season, the company worked to salvage what they could. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains the extent of the damage. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-1602 min
Country LifeOn the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the countryMany drought-declared areas have now had some rain, but farms still have very low pasture covers going into winter. There's been superb weather for the gold kiwifruit harvest in Bay of Plenty which only has a couple of weeks to go and the Hayward variety is underway. Lamb prices remain depressed making some question the future of the sector. Dairy herds are being dried off and cull cows are off to the works. In Northland farms are turning green and grass is starting to grow, now there's been some reasonable rain. Farmers have been re-grassing...2024-05-0306 min
The Rumen Room Podcasts47. Kiwifruit as a feed for ruminantsSliced on our morning cereal or perched on top of our iconic New Zealand dessert Pavlova, kiwifruit deliver a tasty powerpack of valuable nutrients for us humans. What about ruminants? Are reject kiwifruit from your local packhouse equally as good for our dairy cows and other animals on farm? Yes! A valuable source of energy delivered largely as water soluble carbohydrates, whole kiwifruit can be a very useful feed. However… as for any byproduct feed, kiwifruit may not always meet our expectations as a stockfeed.
Join us for this latest podcast that explores the good, the bad and...2024-04-2848 min
Future Food CastFFC #podcast 197- Unlocking Kiwifruit's Sustainability Secrets A Fruit For A Greener FutureDive into the world of sustainable kiwifruit production with Zespri International, the global leader in kiwifruit marketing. Monica Mireles Serrano, Head of Sustainability- Global Engagement & Markets from Zespri International takes us on a journey, revealing how they're leading the charge in sustainability for a brighter future. Discover their mission to foster wellness for people, communities, and the environment through the delightful goodness of kiwifruit. Explore Zespri's comprehensive sustainability strategy, tackling health, environmental concerns, and community welfare head-on. From groundbreaking projects to minimize emissions to developing carbon-neutral kiwifruit and advocating for eco-friendly shipping practices, Zespri is at the forefront of innovation...2024-04-2520 minCountry LifeOn the Farm - a wrap of conditions on farms around the countryKiwifruit are looking good in Hawkes Bay. Some flooded vines have died but generally recovery is better than expected. Conditions are very dry in Marlborough so many farmers are offloading stock due to concerns over feed and water levels.Kiwifruit are looking good in Hawkes Bay. Some flooded vines have died but generally recovery is better than expected. Conditions are very dry in Marlborough so many farmers are offloading stock due to concerns over feed and water levels.Listen to Country Life for more on farming conditions around NZTe Tai Tokerau/Northland...2024-03-0107 min
Under The RadarUnder the Radar: Behind your kiwifruit - Zespri on innovation, IP protection of kiwifruit varieties, and growing demand for the produceToday we’re going to bring you an inside look into the kiwi fruit we eat from time to time for that Vitamin C boost! Based in New Zealand, Zespri is one of the world’s most successful horticultural marketing companies and its the country’s largest horticultural exporter. Just to give you some numbers, the firm exports over 167 million trays of kiwifruit to more than 50 countries around the world. We’re talking about 30 per cent of global volume and sales revenues of US$3.1 billion. But how does the company work? Well Zespri is 100 per...2023-12-1427 minREXBroadcaster & Kiwifruit grower Trudi NelsonTrudi Nelson is a broadcaster and kiwifruit grower - she discusses the transition from news reader to orchard owner. Tune in to REX every day for the latest and greatest rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.2023-12-0310 min
The Most Intelligent Selection - Gold CoastThe High Stakes of Kiwifruit Farming, A Near-Disaster Skydiving Experience, and The Inspiration Behind the Positivity and more with serial entrepreneur Madson NonatoThere are few things as powerful as human resilience, ingenuity, and perseverance. These are qualities that shine brightly in the story of Madson Nonato, a business owner, horticulturalist, agronomist, skydiving enthusiast, and past English student of mine. In this blog, we delve into his captivating journey from being an English language student with humble beginnings to becoming an accomplished entrepreneur. Conquering Multilingual BarriersMadson's journey began in Brazil, with a burning desire to venture beyond the confines of his home ground. As we track his path, it becomes evident that one of the significant hurdles h...2023-11-281h 13
SavorThe Kiwifruit Episode Takes FlightThis often brown, often fuzzy fruit got its name thanks to a marketing campaign in the 1950s. Anney and Lauren dig into the history and botany of kiwifruit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-0238 min
Dr. Howard Smith ReportsZespri Organic Green Kiwifruit Is Contaminated With Listeria
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwgMgIGrCEl/
Recall by: FDA; David Oppenheimer and Company LLC
Problem: All one-pound clamshells of Zespri organic green kiwifruit y have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium causes serious disease in the very young, older, frail individuals, and in those with weakened immune systems. Listeria also triggers miscarriages and premature births.
Sold: At stores in FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WI.
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The Messed Up GardenerEp 35 - A Behind the Scenes Look at Kiwifruit $$$ Growing. From Pollination to Picking & Everything In Between.Hi and Welcome to another episode of The Messed Up Gardener. I'm really excited about this particular episode. I'm going to talk to you about my Kiwifruit journey this past year and some of my packhouse days. Today's topic is going to be including working with customers to pollinate their plants an seeing what orchardists are doing to grow their crops and being part of a harvesting team and the processes around that and that next step of watching and seeing the Kiwi fruit being processed in an actual Kiwi fruit packhouse. For th...2023-07-0131 min