No industry in New Zealand has been through the major changes that the pipfruit industry has over the past few seasons. New production systems, quality requirements, and corporatisation of the cooperative industry have challenged growers. After so much restructuring there is more to come. This paper looks at the evolution of the pipfruit industry, the associated bodies, and the current structures. How they came to their present structure, and what their structures may be in the future.
Restructuring ad infinitum : the New Zealand pipfruit industry
Download and read the full report here:
Grow. Advance. Lead.
Do the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme.
More Kellogg reports:
2025 Competition vs Collaboration: A Balancing Act for Success
This report by Tim Waehling shows how East Coast maize grain growers can boost resilience and profitability by building collaborative networks to overcome costs and ...
Read More →
2024 Climate Change in the Waikato – Land use opportunities and threats
This report investigates the impact of climate change on Waikato's agriculture, highlighting risks like increased heat stress and drought for livestock farming, while identifying opportunities ...
Read More →
2025 Overcoming Barriers to Data Interoperability Within New Zealand’s Wine Industry
NZ wine confronts rising costs and unpredictable markets. This report by Zac Howell reveals how smarter data use, strong governance, and industry trust can unlock ...
Read More →