We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, whose contributions have made this event possible
The Fresh Berry Company
The Fresh Berry Company (FBC) is New Zealand’s exclusive agent for Driscoll’s, the global leader in premium berries. Part of RD8 Fresh Produce, FBC manages the full berry supply chain, from nursery to market, supporting local growers with world-class genetics, technical expertise, and market access both in New Zealand and abroad.
Reemoon
Reemoon NZ has made a strong entrance into the New Zealand market, delivering cutting-edge internal scanning systems at T&G and complete packhouse solutions for apples—and now, in 2025, expanding into kiwifruit.
Globally recognised for innovation, Reemoon’s blueberry grading machines are already in use across major markets worldwide.
Mark Burch, Head of Sales and Service NZ, along with the Reemoon team, is excited to engage with the New Zealand blueberry industry and explore future opportunities together.
Horticentre Trust
The Horticentre Trust is a Charitable Trust established in 2008 with the objective of providing “a helping hand for the horticulture and viticulture sectors.” The Trust supports grower-led initiatives by awarding grants to sector groups that contribute to the growth, education, and advancement of horticulture and viticulture in New Zealand. By investing in the industry’s future, the Horticentre Trust plays a key role in fostering growth, innovation and leadership across the industry.
The Fresh Berry Company
The Fresh Berry Company (FBC) is New Zealand’s exclusive agent for Driscoll’s, the global leader in premium berries. Part of RD8 Fresh Produce, FBC manages the full berry supply chain, from nursery to market, supporting local growers with world-class genetics, technical expertise, and market access both in New Zealand and abroad.
Reemoon
Reemoon NZ has made a strong entrance into the New Zealand market, delivering cutting-edge internal scanning systems at T&G and complete packhouse solutions for apples—and now, in 2025, expanding into kiwifruit.
Globally recognised for innovation, Reemoon’s blueberry grading machines are already in use across major markets worldwide.
Mark Burch, Head of Sales and Service NZ, along with the Reemoon team, is excited to engage with the New Zealand blueberry industry and explore future opportunities together.
Horticentre Trust
The Horticentre Trust is a Charitable Trust established in 2008 with the objective of providing “a helping hand for the horticulture and viticulture sectors.” The Trust supports grower-led initiatives by awarding grants to sector groups that contribute to the growth, education, and advancement of horticulture and viticulture in New Zealand. By investing in the industry’s future, the Horticentre Trust plays a key role in fostering growth, innovation and leadership across the industry.
Oakberry
Oakberry is a small grower and packer of Blueberries based in the Waikato. We grow, southern highbush in tunnels, traditional highbush and rabbiteye, we have been growing for more than 25 years and packing for others for 15 years, there are now 23 growers in our team.
From small beginnings we have evolved to pack over 600 tons, 320,000 trays, we have achieved this by always focusing on quality, building partnerships with good people and companies and investing and innovating with the latest technology.
We are more than a packer, we work extremely closely with our grower team to build a detailed understanding of their production quality and timing, this when teamed with The Fresh Berry Co and Driscoll’s means prices can be maximized for growers, this link into Australia gives us access second to none and we have strong domestic team for all fruit which cannot be exported.
Our agronomy support through farm visits, field days, an annual conference, field guides produced by us for our team to better understand all things blueberry, regular update emails, reports and on-call support helps our growers grow their quality, production and business.
If working with us is something you’re interested in discussing further, give us a call or come and see us.
Together we Grow
Tomra
With over 2,800 lanes of optical sorting and installations in over 35 countries, TOMRA Food is the leader in integrated solutions for the Blueberry industry.
Offering integrated packhouse solutions for all sizes of operations. In addition to size, color, softness, bruising, decay, dehydration, peeling and scarring, we also offer artificial intelligence systems for superior grading and advanced defect detection.
Contact tff-sales@tomra.com for more information
Eco Agro
Eco Agro, the Coir Growing Media Export Division of Eco Films Group Sri Lanka, is a rapidly growing exporter of premium coco coir substrates to the global horticulture industry. Our products are OMRI Listed for organic use, ISO 9001 and GMP Certified, and we are proud members of leading international horticulture associations—reinforcing our reputation as a trusted and credible global supplier.
With strong manufacturing operations in Sri Lanka and marketing offices in New Zealand, China, and Azerbaijan, we ensure global reach with local support. Our advanced coir substrates are specifically developed for high-value crops, delivering consistent performance and high yields.
At Eco Agro, we are committed to helping professional growers achieve sustainable success with reliable, eco-friendly, and high-performance growing media.
Tharfield Nusery Ltd
Tharfield Nursery Ltd, supplier of quality Blueberry plants to meet your requirements, including BBNZ varieties, Plants and Food varieties and the Fall Creek Falls Nursery range.
Softwood propagation begins in November please contact Andrew or Johannes to discuss your requirements
Postal Address 27 Mulgan Street ● Katikati ● 3129
Phone: + 64 7 552 0331 Email: andrew.boylan@edible.co.nz
Silver Sponsors
Punchbowl Automation
Punchbowl Packaging and Punchbowl Automation are part of the larger vertically integrated, Punchbowl Group which allows us to work from trials through to marketed product. Our roots are in supplying practical packaging solutions in a range of primary and manufacturing sectors in New Zealand and Australia.
Daltons Ltd
For over 75 years, Daltons Ltd, a proud New Zealand-owned family business, has been a beacon of trust for the horticultural industry. From our inception, we have been unwavering in our dedication to supplying superior growing media and nursery supplies that cater to the diverse needs of our customers.
Recognising specialised needs, we’ve introduced Blueberry Substrates – expertly crafted for optimal blueberry cultivation. Complementing this are our tailored pots and advanced fertigation solutions that ensure your blueberries flourish
Netafim
Netafim, an Orbia business, is the leading global provider of end-to-end smart irrigation solutions. We pioneered drip irrigation in 1965. A solution that made us the largest irrigation company in the world. With over 60 years of ground-breaking innovations, irrigation know-how, and project management expertise, we help design, develop and implement your agricultural vision. We ensure you achieve success and profitability through a fully sustainable, precision operation – no matter your crop, location, climate or conditions. From drip irrigation to sprinklers, filters to water meters, valves to digital farming, we have innovative solutions for all your irrigation requirements. Whether you’re starting a new agriculture project or expanding an existing one, it’s all about maximizing efficiency and driving profitability through the precise application of water and nutrients to increase yields and reduce inputs. Visit Netafim.co.nz to find our how we can help you grow more with less™
Punchbowl Automation
Punchbowl Packaging and Punchbowl Automation are part of the larger vertically integrated, Punchbowl Group which allows us to work from trials through to marketed product. Our roots are in supplying practical packaging solutions in a range of primary and manufacturing sectors in New Zealand and Australia.
Daltons Ltd
For over 75 years, Daltons Ltd, a proud New Zealand-owned family business, has been a beacon of trust for the horticultural industry. From our inception, we have been unwavering in our dedication to supplying superior growing media and nursery supplies that cater to the diverse needs of our customers.
Recognising specialised needs, we’ve introduced Blueberry Substrates – expertly crafted for optimal blueberry cultivation. Complementing this are our tailored pots and advanced fertigation solutions that ensure your blueberries flourish
Netafim
Netafim, an Orbia business, is the leading global provider of end-to-end smart irrigation solutions. We pioneered drip irrigation in 1965. A solution that made us the largest irrigation company in the world. With over 60 years of ground-breaking innovations, irrigation know-how, and project management expertise, we help design, develop and implement your agricultural vision. We ensure you achieve success and profitability through a fully sustainable, precision operation – no matter your crop, location, climate or conditions. From drip irrigation to sprinklers, filters to water meters, valves to digital farming, we have innovative solutions for all your irrigation requirements. Whether you’re starting a new agriculture project or expanding an existing one, it’s all about maximizing efficiency and driving profitability through the precise application of water and nutrients to increase yields and reduce inputs. Visit Netafim.co.nz to find our how we can help you grow more with less™
Empak
Empak delivers innovative industrial and horticultural protected cropping solutions in New Zealand. With extensive experience in product development and distribution, we provide competitive, reliable, and alternative supply options for distributors. We also supply high-quality polytunnels through our sister company Elite Tunnels, a UKbased specialist in polytunnels and associated products. These solutions help growers optimise yield, extend growing seasons, and protect crops from environmental stress.
Bioeconomy Science Institute (BSI)
The Bioeconomy Science Institute brings together AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion into a single organisation.
We are more than 2,000 people, including more than 1,500 scientists and researchers, located across Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.
We are here to support the growth and resilience of the bioeconomy in New Zealand and beyond. Our science develops new products, processes and technologies that optimise the use of biological resources to deliver food and materials from a resilient supply chain while protecting the natural environment. We translate science into real-world outcomes, impact and commercial success.
The Bioeconomy Science Institute is a Crown Research Institute, owned by the New Zealand Government and governed by an independent Board of Directors. We have deep relationships with business, industry bodies, Māori iwi and hapū, universities, independent research organisations, government and communities.
We’re brand new, formed on 1 July 2025, building on 100 years of history to make a difference to the future.
ABC Software
ABC Software have been offering flexible software solutions across the fresh produce industry for almost 30 years. Developed in collaboration with growers and packers, ABC Software’s solutions are designed to operate both standalone and as an integrated system, streamlining orchard and packhouse management for maximum efficiency.
ABCgrower – Labour and harvest management. Productivity and block cost reporting for informed decision making. Mobile, cloud-based, with an offline app.
ABCspray – Online agrichemical diary. Complete with consumables inventory management.
ABCpacker – One packhouse system. A full post-harvest solution.
ABCquality – Online checklists and assessments. A QA/QC system for horticulture and beyond.
Bronze Sponsors
The AgriChain Centre
The AgriChain Centre delivers value-adding, sustainable solutions across the produce supply chain, specialising in Food Safety, Post Harvest, Biosecurity, Phytosanitary Certification, and Knowledge/Project Management services.
Our role in the produce industry includes thought leadership, business innovation, and management competency development.
As an MPI-approved Independent Verification Agency (IVA), we provide MAO evaluations & audits, Phytosanitary and Endpoint Inspections, and Certificate Verification to ensure efficient and compliant export operations.
PGO Horticulture
PGO Horticulture is proudly owned and operated by the Stocker family. With over 35 years’ experience in designing and installing hydroponic and fertigation systems throughout the world, they have witnessed the huge changes in the industry. Working closely with industry leaders PGO has been able to tap into the strong history of innovation that New Zealand hydroponics has to offer
Fruitfed Supplies
At Fruitfed Supplies we work closely with industry bodies in New Zealand. Our knowledge comes from being out in the field, offering product recommendations and spray programmes to growers to enable them to meet regulatory requirements. In support of our representatives is our technical team who are up to date on the latest in product developments, while our research and development team is at the forefront of product trials. Fruitfed Supplies has access to leading products designed to help maximise blueberry orchard performance including Valagro’s range of biostimulants and fertilisers.
Waimea Nurseries
Waimea Nurseries is a leading and trusted supplier of high-quality trees to New Zealand’s commercial growers, supplying trees for a diverse range of crops, including apples, stonefruit, kiwifruit and berries. The company has earned a strong reputation for its commitment to innovation and excellence. Supporting and enhancing Waimea Nurseries’ operations is Waimea Plant Laboratories in Hastings. Specialising in tissue culture propagation, the lab produces a range of plants, including blueberry varieties from the Fall Creek Nursery and Plant & Food Research programmes.
Biostart
Started by a farmer in the corner of his shed 31 years ago, today Biostart it is a leading New Zealand agritech company with a proprietary range of biological solutions for farmers and growers. These solutions foster healthier plants, soils, and animals using controlled microbial fermentation technology. The horticultural offerings include biostimulants that stimulate beneficial soil microbes to ensure optimal plant growth and health as well as biofungicides for managing fungal diseases in soil fruit ad foliage. Designed for ease of use, and available in organic and conventional forms, BioStart products seamlessly integrate into existing growing programmes.
Cosio
Cosio Industries Ltd, suppliers of a wide range of Agricultural, Horticultural and Construction Fabrics, which are manufactured by some of the worlds leading makers of quality Polymers for our industry.
Biolchim
For over 50 years, Biolchim has been a global leader in specialty fertilisers, focusing on high-performance biostimulants that deliver real field results. Using advanced, proven raw materials, their products support crops through every key stage—boosting root growth, flowering uniformity, fruit set, sizing, and stress resilience. Backed by decades of research and real-world validation, Biolchim is trusted by New Zealand growers in both conventional and organic systems to enhance yield, quality, and endurance across diverse crops and environments.
Label & Litho
At Label and Litho we have a passion for printing labels and this shines through in the quality of the broad range of labels that we produce! Our world class printing presses (both conventional flexographic and digital) and state of the art finishing lines mean that whatever the quantity, whatever the look, we have the best equipment for the job. Our finishing lines give us the ability to add the latest and the very greatest embellishments to the labels that we produce – hi build, foils, embossing, sculptured and foil embossing, texture coatings, security coding and more. We have recently added a brand new state of the art 10 colour Flexographic press with full embellishment capabilities, this brings our press numbers to 4 X Flexo & 3 Digital.
Along with our commitment to producing high quality labels we have a commitment to environmental sustainability and in 2008 became the first label printers in NZ to achieve Enviro-mark Gold. To keep us true to our environmental commitments, an external auditor reviews us every year.
We are proud to sight our customers’ labels on shelves everywhere, not just in New Zealand but internationally.
ANZ
ANZ is the largest lender to the NZ Agri sector
35 Agri Specialists across the greater Waikato •Waikato ANZ Agri ~$2bn
We are a full-service provider from start-up to retirement, and alternative investments.
We build strong relationships to support great outcomes. •
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