Systems Assurance

Our comprehensive assurance programmes cover all stages of production, from growing fruit in the orchard through to the packing, storage and distribution of fruit.

We want to thank you, our growers, support staff and post-harvest specialists, for your support in maintaining exceptional quality measures, and for your commitment to continuous improvement.

Because we do things according to the best methods available, our Zespri Kiwifruit tastes delicious and is a healthier and safer choice for our customers. Here's a reminder of all the quality assurance programmes we have in place. 

All growers who want to export fruit with us must be certified to GLOBALG.A.P. Zespri GAP is based on the internationally recognised GLOBALG.A.P. Standard and incorporates additional elements to meet our customers’ expectations. Zespri GAP includes a wide range of standards, including ethical trading, sustainability and safe food production.

This Standard advises growers which Agrichemical Compounds may be applied to fruit that will be marketed by Zespri, and provides guidance on when and how they should be applied (for both Conventional and Organic production systems).

Our KiwiGreen programme provides growers with information about pests they may find in their orchard, how to monitor these, and, if necessary, how to control them in a safe and environmentally sound manner.

We do extensive residue testing on fruit from each of our orchards, so we can provide independent information about the use of agricultural chemicals for pest and disease control, and provide assurances to our markets and customers that residue limits are met. 

All Zespri organic orchards are certified by BioGro New Zealand Ltd, an internationally accredited organic certification body.

Ensuring that all fruit is harvested at the correct maturity is a key step in ensuring consumers receive delicious fruit. Prior to harvest, all orchards are tested by an independent laboratory to ensure that fruit meets Zespri's strict maturity requirements.

Every box of Zespri Kiwifruit sold globally can be identified and tracked back to where it was grown and packed.

Zespri sets standards for the grade and quality of fruit. Zespri auditors regularly visit post-harvest facilities to ensure that these standards are complied with. Further product checks are completed prior to export and again on arrival in the market.

Ensuring that all fruit is harvested at the correct maturity is a key step in ensuring consumers receive delicious fruit. Prior to harvest, all orchards are tested by an independent laboratory to ensure that fruit meets Zespri's strict maturity requirements.

Zespri is an accredited partner in the New Zealand Customs Secure Export Scheme (SES). The systems in place ensure that all of Zespri’s kiwifruit exports are packed, stored and distributed in a manner that prevents tampering, contamination or threat. 

Zespri has an integrated phytosanitary compliance programme that meets the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Certification Standards. The programme is integrated throughout the Zespri business and post-harvest to ensure that product shipped to market meets the importing countries’ phytosanitary requirements.