Industry Partners

Kiwifruit Vine Health Inc (KVH) is responsible for managing biosecurity readiness, response, and operations on behalf of the kiwifruit industry.

For more information on KVH visit their website or contact KVH directly on 0800 665 825 or info@kvh.org.nz. 

To access the KVH membership login page, click here.

KNZ is an independent industry regulator established on 1 April 2000 under the Kiwifruit Industry Restructuring Act 1999 and Kiwifruit Export Regulations 1999. KNZ is responsible for issuing export authorisation, monitoring and enforcing mitigation measures, and regulating collaborative marketing.

For more information on KNZ visit their website or contact KNZ directly on 07 572 3685 or admin@knz.co.nz.

KBC is a joint venture between Zespri and Plant & Food Research focused on research and development to craft new kiwifruit varieties.

For more information on the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre, visit their website. 

The Industry Supply Group (ISG) manages decisions relating to the supply chain process. Specifically, they monitor quality assurance and rules around labelling, packaging and the export of kiwifruit. They also help in the negotiation of industry wide commercial contracts relating to supply chain activities.

For more information on ISG, please email ISG secretary Susan King at  Susan.King@zespri.com.

Members

Zespri Representatives

• Jon Sackree (Head of Global Supply Chain Development and Insights)
• Lorry Leydon (Head of NZ Supply)
• Dave Darcy (Commercial Manager)
• David Booth (Head of Global Quality)
• Roimata Bryans (Head of Quality Assurance)

Grower Representatives

• Craig Sims
• Chris Anstis
• Robert Humphries

Supplier Representatives

• Alan Thompson (Kainui Pack & Cool Limited)
• Donna Bennett (Trevelyan Growers Limited)
• Jason Gibbs (Apata Suppliers Limited)
• Kate Bryant (Integrated Fruit Supply and Logistic Limited (Seeka))
• Les Dimond (G4 Kiwi Supply Limited (Apata Suppliers Limited, DMS Progrowers Supply Entity Limited, Trevelyan Growers Limited)
• Luke McKay (Mainland Kiwi Growers Entity Limited))
• Mark Hume (G6 Kiwi Supply Limited)
• Melissa Tai (Riverlock Packhouse Limited)
• Murray Gough (DMS Progrowers Supply Entity Limited)
• Nic Mills (Punchbowl Growers Limited)
• Nik Dyer (Mount Growers Supply & Auckland Growers Supply Limited)
• Noel Cooper (Cooper Coolpac Limited)
• Paul Gardiner (Whitehall Fruitpackers Limited)
• Richard Fraser-Mackenzie (Southlink Supply Limited (Eastpack))

Chair

• Neil Mcloughlin

The Industry Advice Council (IAC) manage the financial, tax and government related aspects of the kiwifruit industry. IAC advises on issues relating to the Supply Contract, decisions relating to the treatment of and payment for fruit and matters with material financial implications for growers.

For more information on IAC, please email IAC administrator, Natasha Epapara at natasha.epapara@zespri.com.

Members

Zespri Representatives

• Craig Thompson- Zespri Director (IAC Chairman)
• Nathan Flowerday - Zespri Director
• Sally Garidner– Zespri Director
• Tracy McCarthy – Executive Officer Grower & Industry 
• Tim Mackle - Chief Supply Chain Officer

Grower Representatives (NZKGI)

• Robert Humphries

• Dominic Jones

• Tammy Hill 

• Whetu Rolleston

• Sean Carnachan 

Supplier Representatives

• Mark Hume
• Brendon Lee
• Damian Young
• Hamish Simpson
• Michael Franks

The Organic Management Committee (OMC) plays an important role in providing a forum to monitor the performance, discuss ideas and develop initiatives to be taken to the industry for consideration. 

View the Terms of Reference  for the OMC.

For more information on OMC, please email Zespri Organic Supply Specialist Teresa Whitehead at  Teresa.Whitehead@zespri.com.

Members

• Neil McLoughlin (OMC Chair)
• Paul Jones (Zespri Director)   
• Craig Skelton (COKA Chair) 
• TBC (NZKGI Representative) 
• Jeff Roderick (COKA Representative)
• Dennis Robinson (COKA Representative) 
• Doug Voss (COKA Representative)
• Paul Gardiner (Grower/Post Harvest Representative) 
• Emily Woods (Post Harvest Representative)
• Jon Merrick (COKA Vice Chair/Bio Gro/Post Harvest Representative) 
• Donna Atkinson (Post Harvest Representative)
• Braden Strahan (COKA Representative) 
• Tracey Armstrong (Zespri Global Portfolio Lead – Organics)
• Teresa Whitehead (Zespri Grower Relations Manager – Organics) 

Māori Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (MKGI) was established in 2016 by and for Māori Kiwifruit Growers. MKGI strives to advocate for Māori Kiwifruit Growers to achieve leadership in the industry, increase returns and production, and to accomplish more efficient access to information of Māori profile within the industry.

For more information on MKGI, visit their website or contact them at info@maorikiwifruitgrowers.com.

Woman in Kiwifruit (WiK) was established in 2017 and is a network that aims to connect women in the kiwifruit industry and deliver a platform to build connections, share experiences and provide opportunities to further support the contribution of women in the kiwifruit industry.

Find out more about WiK events and news through their Facebook page  or email Vicki Beauchamp-Dixon at vicki.beauchamp-dixon@zespri.com .