The New Zealand kiwifruit marketer has raised forecast returns for all fruit groups, with Zespri Green, Organic Green and Organic SunGold now exceeding August projections following strong global demand and a record 215mn-tray crop
Zespri has released its November forecast for the 2025/26 season, with forecast per-tray returns up for all fruit groups from the last forecast in August.
Forecast per tray returns for Zespri Green, Organic Green and Organic SunGold kiwifruit now exceed the top end of the August ranges, the group said.
At a per-hectare level, record returns are now forecast for all fruit groups.
CEO Jason Te Brake said it has been a strong season with a record crop of 215mn trays from New Zealand delivered to markets around the world.
“The forecast is positive news for our growers and reflects the continued global demand for Zespri kiwifruit, which has been particularly strong in Europe and North America, with forecast returns also benefiting from marketing spend efficiencies and favourable foreign exchange gains,” he said.
“With just a few weeks of fruit left to sell, our in-market teams are focused on finishing the New Zealand season strongly and maximising the value we return to growers.”
Zespri will release its final forecast for the 2025/26 season in February.
