Kiwifruit exports are on the rise, with values now at their highest point ever.

Exports for the fruit were worth $3.1 billion in the year to August.

It's an increase of just over half a billion from 2023, with gold kiwifruit rising by 24%.

Green kiwifruit were up 9.9%.

Motueka grower Evan Heywood told Ryan Bridge the number of Ruby Red kiwifruit exported is also increasing.

He says it's early days, but the demand is there for a good future in the market.

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Kiwifruit exports are on the rise, with values now at their highest point ever. 
Exports for the fruit were worth $3.1 billion in the year to August. 
It's an increase of just over half a billion from 2023, with gold kiwifruit rising by 24%. 
Green kiwifruit were up 9.9%. 
Motueka grower Evan Heywood told Ryan Bridge the number of Ruby Red kiwifruit exported is also increasing. 
He says it's early days, but the demand is there for a good future in the market. 
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Evan Heywood: Motueka kiwifruit grower on the rise in export values, increase in demand for red kiwifruit

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