Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit

Zespri SunGold is a premium variety of yellow-fleshed kiwifruit marketed by Zespri International Limited. The brand has its roots in New Zealand, where the modern kiwifruit industry was pioneered. Zespri was established in 1997 as a grower-owned cooperative to serve as a single-desk marketer for New Zealand's kiwifruit exports. While the majority of Zespri fruit is grown in the fertile soils of New Zealand, the company has established a global supply chain to ensure year-round availability. This includes licensed growers in the Northern Hemisphere, particularly in Italy and France, who produce fruit during New Zealand's off-season. This strategic "counter-seasonal" production ensures that consumers can enjoy fresh SunGold kiwis regardless of the time of year. As of 2026, the company continues to be 100% owned by current and former New Zealand kiwifruit growers, operating with a strategy focused on sustainability and global health leadership.