Subtropicals

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New Zealand enjoys a unique temperate climate suitable for growing a wide range of exciting subtropical fruits. Many were initially grown on a cottage, backyard industry basis but strong international demand has driven commercial production.

 

Our subtropical range includes tamarillos, passionfruit, feijoas, figs and persimmons. Freshmax offers all these subtropical fruits for sale in New Zealand and to all corners of the globe by air or seafreight services.

 

Availability

SUBTROPICALS JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Feijoa - - - localsupply localsupply - - - - - - -
Figs - - localsupply localsupply localsupply - - - - - - -
Persimmons - - - - localsupply localsupply localsupply - - - - -
Passionfruit localsupply localsupply localsupply localsupply localsupply localsupply localsupply - - - - -
Tamarillo - - - - localsupply localsupply localsupply localsupply localsupply localsupply localsupply -

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NEW ZEALAND GROWING REGIONS

Subtropicals are mainly grown in the North Island in Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Taranaki regions and the top of the South Island. We secure continuity of supply by sourcing fruit throughout each season from complementary growing regions.


Varieties

Specific varieties are grown per product to best satisfy both export and NZ customer requirement.

Tamarillos Red, Gold and Amber
Passionfruit Purple Granadilla
Figs Brown Turkey, Adriatic, Black Mission
Feijoa Apollo, Mammoth and others
Persimmon Fuyu (non astringent)


Pack Types

Products are packed to meet individual market requirements to ensure optimum fruit arrival condition, whether for NZ or export orders.  These include single layer trays with pocket packs, bulk cartons, and re-useable crates.

 

Contact Details
Andrew Douglas +64 7 985 6802    subtropicals@freshmax.co.nz