Now in he running for the Category Champion Award to be announced in April
BerryWorld strawberries have been awarded the prestigious gold medal at the 2025 New Zealand Outstanding Food Producers Awards in the Earth, Fresh Produce category, while BerryWorld Raspberries received a silver medal.
The Outstanding Food Producer Awards have celebrated the best of New Zealand food and drinkfor over nine years. This recognition highlights the quality, innovation, and sustainability of BerryWorld berries, marking a significant milestone in their journey to success in New Zealand.
MG Group holds the exclusive rights to the globally renowned BerryWorld varieties in New Zealand, which were developed through collaborations with leading global breeding programmes in Europe. Over 2mn varieties were trialled to identify the best combination of eating and storage qualities, as well as optimal yields for growers. In 2020, a dedicated undercover research and development block was established at the MG Group-owned growing operation, Kaipaki Berries, to master the growing conditions specific to New Zealand.
“We are thrilled to receive this gold medal at the Outstanding Food Producers Awards,” said Kerry Wells, MG Group executive director NZ subsidiaries & associates. “Our team has worked hard over the last few years to grow the BerryWorld strawberries, which are now available in New Zealand. The unique flavour, consistency, and longer shelf life make it a standout in the fresh produce market, and this award is a testament to the hard work of everyone involved.”
Wells added that the BerryWorld product offers an opportunity for New Zealand’s wider grower community to benefit from its success.
“We look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on other MG Group grower-suppliers across the country.”
BerryWorld strawberries are now in the running for the Category Champion Award, which will be announced at an event in Auckland on 10 April.
