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The discussion sparked by Business Intel specialist, Greg Moore's observations about Zespri pricing reaches well beyond kiwifruit. It exposes a structural feature of New Zealand's export economy. For decades New Zealand has been exceptionally good at producing biological commodities. The challenge is that commodity producers rarely capture the greatest share of value. The Zespri paradox story demonstrates both the risk and the opportunity.

A hypothetical, Zespri-managed second tier could convert unmanaged volume into structured value while keeping SunGold untouched.

Zespri’s SunGold kiwifruit secures Good Housekeeping’s Best Snack Award for the fifth consecutive year, cementing its status as the growth driver of the kiwi category and a rising star in global fruit consumption. This follows the recent recognition by the EU of the Green Kiwifruit of its 'health giving' qualities.