Kiwi Crunch enters voluntary administration - Hawke’s Bay apple grower faces uncertainty
Major New Zealand apple grower Kiwi Crunch has entered voluntary administration following financial struggles and legal issues involving its subsidiary. The industry remains optimistic about growth despite these specific corporate failures.
Why it matters
It reflects the economic pressures on the agricultural sector, including labor costs and recovery from climate-related disasters like Cyclone Gabrielle.
Apple growers fear job losses, but note strong harvests and new industry growth. Photo / Duncan Brown
Objective reporting on corporate insolvency and industry outlook.
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