Zespri - Latest News [Page 11]
Lain Jager Appointed ZESPRI CEO
Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 1:38 pm | Zespri
Lain Jager has been appointed Chief Executive of ZESPRI Group Limited, effective immediately, following five months as Acting CEO and previous ZESPRI experience as Human Resources Manager and General Manager Supply Chain. More >>
New Zealand Kiwifruit Industry Breaks Record
Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 4:31 pm | Zespri
ZESPRI International Limited announced today that the 100 millionth ZESPRI tray is being shipped this week, marking a record season for the New Zealand kiwifruit industry. More >>
New Chairman for ZESPRI
Wednesday, 20 August 2008, 4:18 pm | Zespri
ZESPRI Group Ltd Chairman Craig Greenlees has announced his decision to step down after six years in the role. The Board this morning elected independent director of six years and former Richmond Ltd CEO John Loughlin as his replacement. Peter ... More >>
John Martin Motivates Young People
Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 1:41 pm | Zespri
Over 200 students, teachers and community group representatives were left in awe following an inspiring presentation by plane crash survivor, John Martin, who spoke at last week's ZESPRI™ YouthBank awards ceremony. More >>
Zespri Staying GE Free
Thursday, 31 July 2008, 10:32 am | Zespri
Zespri are keeping Kiwi fruit 'GE free' and say that new DNA research will be used ethically to enhance traditional breeding without genetically engineering New Zealand's iconic fruit. More >>
ZESPRI AGM Focused On Lifting Industry Performance
Friday, 18 July 2008, 10:35 am | Zespri
ZESPRI AGM Focused On Lifting Industry Performance At ZESPRI’s Annual General Meeting, held in Tauranga today, Chairman Craig Greenlees highlighted strong market performance in the year ending 31 March 2008, despite a significant crop increase. “Total sales ... More >>
Tony Nowell Steps Down; Lain Jager Acting CEO
Friday, 6 June 2008, 12:07 am | Zespri
ZESPRI Group Ltd CEO Tony Nowell has tendered his resignation to the ZESPRI Board, effective from 30 June 2008, and Lain Jager, ZESPRI’s General Manager Supply Chain, has been appointed acting CEO, effective from 1 July, the company’s chairman, Craig ... More >>
Grower Returns Forecast to Increase
Friday, 23 May 2008, 10:24 am | Zespri
ZESPRI today announced an indicative range of grower returns forecast for the 2008/09 season, which will be keenly welcomed by the New Zealand kiwifruit industry. More >>
ZESPRI Welcomes Closer Partnership With China
Monday, 7 April 2008, 5:03 pm | Zespri
Speaking from Beijing today, ZESPRI Chairman Craig Greenlees welcomed the Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and China as the beginning of a new era of closer trade and economic partnership between the two nations. More >>
Early Start to the 2008 Kiwifruit Season
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 12:44 am | Zespri
The world’s best kiwifruit is now on its way to meet the high demand of discerning Japanese consumers with the departure of the Sampaquita 1 from the Port of Tauranga this week. More >>
Zespri Welcomes Government Innovation Initiative
Tuesday, 11 March 2008, 1:46 pm | Zespri
ZESPRI Chief Executive Tony Nowell today applauded the New Zealand Government’s announcement of a $700 million fund towards pastoral and food innovation, saying it would provide the support needed to lift New Zealand’s profile as a leader in ... More >>
European Kiwifruit Consumers In For A Treat
Saturday, 4 August 2007, 5:05 pm | Zespri
A major aspect of ZESPRI’s European marketing campaign is about to commence, building on a hugely successful start to the season. More >>
Tony de Farias appointed as a ZESPRI Director
Tuesday, 17 July 2007, 5:22 pm | Zespri
ZESPRI Group Limited shareholders today appointed Tony de Farias as a ZESPRI director, to replace Alan Sutherland who is standing down after six years in the role. More >>
ZESPRI Annual General Meeting: 17 July 2007
Wednesday, 11 July 2007, 3:15 pm | Zespri
The Annual General Meeting of shareholders of ZESPRI Group Limited will be held at Baycourt Auditorium, Durham Street, Tauranga on Tuesday 17 July 2007 at 1.00pm. More >>
Kiwifruit Markets Looking Good, Strong Start
Thursday, 28 June 2007, 3:22 pm | Zespri
Great weather provided the ideal window to get the 2007 season away to a fantastic start. The industry has coped remarkably to meet early season market demands. More >>
Excellent Start To The NZ Kiwifruit Season
Wednesday, 11 April 2007, 1:09 pm | Zespri
Ideal weather conditions and excellent fruit quality are heralding a superb 2007 season start for the New Zealand kiwifruit industry. Kiwifruit-growing regions throughout the North Island are abuzz as picking gangs move through orchards and packhouse activity ... More >>
ZESPRI appoints Tony Nowell as Chief Executive
Tuesday, 30 January 2007, 11:25 am | Zespri
ZESPRI Chairman Craig Greenlees today announced the appointment of Tony Nowell as Chief Executive to replace Tim Goodacre. Mr Greenlees said Mr Nowell was an outstanding New Zealander who has considerable experience managing diverse organisations. More >>
Comment on Cole Inquiry Report
Tuesday, 28 November 2006, 9:35 am | Zespri
ZESPRI Chairman Craig Greenlees said today the company was pleased the Australian Cole Inquiry had found, as expected, that ZESPRI CEO Tim Goodacre acted entirely without fault during his time at the Australian Wheat Board. More >>
ZESPRI announces settlement of historical dispute
Tuesday, 31 October 2006, 10:57 am | Zespri
ZESPRI announced today it had reached settlement of an historical dispute with Aotearoa Kiwifruit Export Limited (AKE) and a number of AKE growers regarding loadout of kiwifruit in the 2002 season. More >>
ZESPRI announces half year profit of $24.9 million
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 2:17 pm | Zespri
ZESPRI directors have announced a consolidated unaudited net profit after tax of $24.9 million for the six months to September 30, 2006. More >>