08 Jul 2026

July Kiwiflier 2026

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The July 2026 issue of Kiwiflier is available online here.
 

This edition's key articles include:

  • An updated June forecast (p.1), reflecting a positive start to the season, strong market demand, and an increase in expected grower returns.
  • An update on the changing market landscape in China (p.2), as we start an industry conversation about how we best protect long-term grower value in a more competitive market environment. This includes understanding industry views on potential options such as continuing to compete from New Zealand with a focus on lifting fruit quality and developing longer-storing varieties, or considering a China Supply procurement model to complement New Zealand fruit and to help ensure we meet the quality expectations of our customers year-round.
  • A closer look at the work underway to strengthen fruit quality this season (p.3), including enhanced quality checks and improvements to fruit assessments across the supply chain.
  • An update on grower share ownership (p.4), with grower ownership reaching a new high and information on this year's Loyalty as Shares and Dividends as Shares offers.
  • Results from the latest grower survey (p.6), highlighting grower confidence, industry priorities, and feedback on key strategic topics.
  • An introduction to Green146 (p.6), our leading pre-commercial green cultivar, and how it could help support future growth in the Green category.
  • Updates from our global markets (p.7), including the launch of the Packed with Nutrition campaign in Europe and activations in China and the UK.
  • A review of the Northern Hemisphere SunGold Kiwifruit season (p.8), including progress in orchard productivity, fruit quality, and consumer demand.
     

Other articles in this Kiwiflier include:

  • Dividend declaration and July progress payments information
  • Shares update
  • Upcoming Shed Talks and industry events
  • Budwood collection

Check out other issues of Kiwiflier here