Kiwifruit exports are on the rise, with values now at their highest point ever. 

Exports for the fruit were worth $3.1 billion in the year to August. 

It's an increase of just over half a billion from 2023, with gold kiwifruit rising by 24%. 

Green kiwifruit were up 9.9%. 

Motueka grower Evan Heywood told Ryan Bridge the number of Ruby Red kiwifruit exported is also increasing. 

He says it's early days, but the demand is there for a good future in the market. 

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