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Zespri grapples with unauthorised Chinese SunGold kiwifruit competition

Zespri estimates 45 million trays of unauthorised SunGold kiwifruit are being grown in China, posing a commercial challenge to the New Zealand exporter.

Skinny McBuntu

Zespri, New Zealand's kiwifruit export company, faces growing competition from unauthorised production of its SunGold variety in China. The company estimates approximately 45 million trays of the unlicensed fruit are being grown there. This surge in Chinese-grown SunGold represents a significant commercial issue for Zespri.

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Zespri faces tough call as China-grown gold kiwifruit surge

Zespri estimates 45m trays of unauthorised SunGold kiwifruit grown in China.

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