“To get the most from this 100% natural superfruit, it needs to be processed with respect, love and care. And it takes passionate people to produce the world’s best kiwifruit puree. That’s us. That’s Kiwifruit Processing Company.”
Who are WE?
Kia ora, welcome to Kiwifruit Processing Company (KPC), a Maori-owned company based in Te Puna, Bay of Plenty. Our journey into kiwifruit cultivation began in the 1960s, making us the first Maori kiwifruit growers in New Zealand. Today, our shareholder whānau holds interests worth over $600 million, enabling us to make a meaningful impact through social and cultural distributions. Guided by our vision of positioning Māori at the forefront of the Horticulture industry, we actively foster growth in People, Performance, and Opportunities. As KPC, we take immense pride in serving a diverse clientele in over 20 countries with high-quality kiwifruit purees and seeds, enhancing the flavour, nutritional value, and visual appeal of a wide variety of products. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and trusted relationships with producers pave the way for an inspiring future of collective representation and continued success.
As a global supplier, Kiwifruit Processing Company proudly serves a diverse clientele in over 20 countries, providing high-quality kiwifruit purees and seeds. These ingredients enhance the flavour profile, nutritional value, and visual appeal of a wide variety of products, including yogurts, drinks, ice creams, and sauces. Our efficient distribution network ensures the timely delivery of our premium ingredients, reinforcing our reputation as a dependable supplier. Our commitment to quality and customer service has built long-lasting relationships with producers, positioning us as a trusted partner in the food production world.
We love the kiwifruit
We believe the kiwifruit is a superfruit. As such, it needs a guardian, so we give it the very best love and care, with our people, processes and passion – so our customers can be sure they get the very best every time.
PUREE PROCESSING AND SEEDS
Blast-frozen, not pasteurised.
As a dedicated kiwifruit processor, KPC is a genuine innovator in puree production, utilising modern equipment and unique cold production techniques with stringent quality control. Our specialised systems allow efficient processing, including blast freezing for optimal freshness, colour, and nutrient preservation - a distinct advantage over pasteurised puree which often loses these qualities.
Efficient supply chain management
We ensure we are consistent at managing our supply chain, from sourcing from kiwifruit growers in NZ and grading the fruit, to processing and packaging, and shipping and distributing product to customers. To supply the world’s best kiwifruit puree, you’ve got to be a master at your craft, and the KPC process leads the industry.
Our purpose-built factory
KPC prides itself on innovative, efficiency-focused solutions, employing custom in-house systems in our purpose-built factory. Our commitment to operational excellence is recognised through multiple awards spanning business innovation to food manufacturing. Our customer relationships further testify to our effectiveness, frequently praised as responsive and professional.
SUSTAINABILITY
We aim to use 100% of the fruit
KPC offers 100% natural products derived from nutritionally-rich, safely grown New Zealand Kiwifruit. Committed to sustainability and zero waste, we utilise the entire fruit, producing puree, extracting seeds, and processing the skin for nutraceuticals. Kiwifruit stands out as a great-tasting, nutritious, easy-to-process, and sustainable superfood.
INNOVATION
Committed to continuous improvement
KPC is committed to continuous improvement to ensure we stay at the leading edge of our industry and that our customers will always get their very best products. We make sure we know what is going on globally. We’re are always watching overseas trends, visiting factories in other countries and looking for new ideas to bring home.
INTEGRITY
Quality guaranteed
From day-one, KPC has had an unshakeable commitment to the quality of our products. We only process kiwifruit so our plant can never be tainted by residue from other produce, and we only source fruit from Zespri-accredited packhouses. We have absolute confidence we make the world’s best kiwifruit puree and take genuine pride in doing so.
Doing things right
We believe in doing the right things… and doing those things right. From the way we treat our suppliers, staff and customers, to the cleanliness of the factory, assurance of supply and delivery, to the reverence KPC shows the kiwifruit and what this fruit means to New Zealand’s reputation, integrity is at the heart of everything we do.
