Rising input costs, New Zealand exports kick off and Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake on the marketer's new strategy

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:17:22 GMT

For the first episode of The Produce Plus Podcast, host Bree Caggiati is joined by editor of Produce Plus Magazine Liam O'Callaghan to discuss the ongoing fuel and fertiliser shortages affecting Australian growers, early season outlooks for key New Zealand categories and some of the dynamic launch campaigns from major New Zealand apple brands.

After attending the Zespri Momentum conference, Liam unpacks some of the key takeaways from the kiwifruit marketer's new 2035 strategy. Plus, an exclusive interview with Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake.

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