A complicated season but record results for New Zealand kiwis

New Zealand

Friday 03 June 2022

For the 2021/22 season, the total turnover of global fruit sales exceeded NZD 4 billion or USD 2.6 billion for the first time (Photos: zespri.com).

The challenges were many for this 2021/22 season but the New Zealand kiwi industry has succeeded. Record result for this 2021/22 season, with total worldwide fruit sales turnover exceeding NZD 4 billion (USD 2.6 billion) for the first time.

For the 2021/22 season financial results show Zespri's worldwide operating revenue, including licensing revenue, reaching NZD 4.47 billion (USD 2.9 billion), up 15% from the previous season.

Zespri's worldwide fruit sales revenue reached NZD 4.03 billion (USD 2.6 billion), up 12% from the previous season. Global sales volumes increased by 11% compared to the previous season to reach 201.5 million trays.

While challenges remain for the 2022/23 season, Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson said he was confident in the industry's ability to respond and move forward: "The future of our industry is incredibly promising, with strong growth opportunities ahead of us and we are committed to seizing them.”

source : zespri com