01 Sep 2026

September Kiwiflier 2026

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The September 2026 issue of Kiwiflier is attached and available online here.

This edition's key articles include:

  • Our August forecast (p.1), reflecting our current season's progress through a record crop, with average per-hectare returns forecast to exceed last year's record returns across most categories.
  • A special dividend announcement for ordinary shareholders (p.1), including key dates, eligibility and payment details.
  • An update on Green146 (p. 2), and its potential role in strengthening our Zespri Green category.
  • An overview of grower feedback to date as part of current industry discussions on how we can continue to succeed in China (p.2), including considering a potential China Supply model. 
  • A recap of Zespri's 2026 Annual Meeting (p.3), and the priorities shaping future grower returns, including how our Grown for Good platform is helping build consumer demand through nutrition-led marketing.
  • An update on the work being undertaken by the industry to optimise land use through the ‘More from Less’ partnership with the Government, supported by the Primary Sector Growth Fund (P.4) This includes an update on projects underway to improve orchard productivity, resource efficiency and environmental outcomes.
  • The latest on fruit quality, Red80 licence auctions and RubyRed size preferences for 2027 (p.4).
  • A round-up of market activity and consumer campaigns (p.5), from North America, Europe, Germany and Japan.
  • An update on Zespri Global Supply (p.6), production forecasts and orchard performance across key northern hemisphere growing regions.


Other articles in this Kiwiflier include:

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