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Zespri’s Global Revenue Exceeds NZ$4 Billion for First TimeDespite immense challenges faced by the industry this year, kiwifruit giant Zespri has reported record profits.	May 30, 2022 Roy G
Xinjiang Fragrant Pears Exported to New Zealand for First TimeOn March 28, the first-ever shipment of Xinjiang fragrant pears was sent to New Zealand by Guangdong Zhongli Agricultural Group.	April 06, 2022 Roy G
[Press Release] More 2nd SHAFFE Online Congress Speakers ConfirmedThis year’s Southern Hemisphere Fresh Fruit Trade Congress on March 30 will discuss the fresh produce industry as a key pillar of food security and sustainability.	March 30, 2022 Produce Report
[Press Release] First Zespri Kiwifruit Charter Vessel Sails for JapanZespri’s first charter vessel of the season has left the Port of Tauranga bound for Japan.	March 23, 2022 Produce Report
[Press Release] 2nd SHAFFE Online Congress Speakers AnnouncedThis year’s Southern Hemisphere Fresh Fruit Trade Congress will focus on rising costs, logistical challenges, sustainability and the impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict.	March 13, 2022 Produce Report
Kiwifruit Harvest Kicks Off in New ZealandThe 2022 harvest season for New Zealand’s kiwifruit has begun, with the first crop picked on Feb. 17 in Te Puke.	March 07, 2022 Jing Zang
Zespri Wraps Up New Zealand Kiwifruit Season With Final ShipmentZespri has shipped out this season’s final batch of New Zealand kiwifruit, with SunGold exports surpassing 100 million trays for the first time.	December 05, 2021 Emily F
An Interview With Zespri: A Record-Breaking 2021 in ChinaIn a recent interview with Produce Report, Zespri’s Jiang Shijie discussed topics ranging from the new RubyRed cultivar to future priorities for the China market.	November 18, 2021 Jing Zang
Zespri Enacts Swift Response as China Detects SARS-CoV-2 on KiwifruitOn Sept. 22, samples from a batch of Zespri kiwifruit reportedly tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in China’s Jiangsu province.	September 29, 2021 Jing Zang
Is Yunnan’s Prizewinning Apple a Copycat?Shenzhen SVM Variety Management and New Zealand’s Prevar Ltd. are pursuing legal action against the alleged infringement and misappropriation of their plant breeders’ rights for the PremA280 apple variety.	July 23, 2021 Emily C