MG Group

05/06/2026

We are proud to be named FreshChoice 2026 Fresh Foods Supplier of the Year for the second year running! 🎉

A huge thank you to the team at FreshChoice for this incredible recognition and for your ongoing partnership. Shout out to our teams, growers, and partners for making this success possible! 💚

06/05/2026

📖 Supporting our growers to thrive! MG Charitable Trust

Check out our feature in this month’s NZGrower & Orchardist (pages 36-37)! We’re diving into how targeted education and industry support are helping growers stay ahead of the game and grow their impact. 🍎🌿
Read the full article in the digital issue:

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05/05/2026

Big changes for a local favourite! 🍎🌍

Te Mata Exports has officially rebranded to MG Group Exports.

The new look is all about reflecting their growing global reach—including a brand-new team over in the USA! It’s great to see a business with local roots expanding its footprint and strengthening its connection to the MG Group grower co-operative.

Check out the full story on their rebrand and what it means for the international produce market here:
👉 https://www.mggroup.co.nz/news/news/te-mata-rebrands-to-mg-group-exports-to-reflect-global-scale/

📣Big news: Te Mata Exports has rebranded to MG Group Exports! This change better aligns us with our parent company, the MG Group, as we grow our presence in the USA and around the world. We are excited to continue delivering the same high-quality fresh produce to our customers. Thank you for your support as we begin this next chapter!🙌

14/04/2026

🥁 Drumroll please. The results are in, and AvoGrey® Greenskin avocados are outstanding! These beauties won GOLD🥇 at this year's Outstanding Food Producer Awards. What makes this win even more special is the unique nature of this fruit. AvoGrey® is a specialised IP variety, grown with precision and exclusively marketed by the team here at MG. Seeing this exclusive variety recognised on such a prestigious stage is a huge win for our growers and our partners.

The judges were certainly impressed, noting: “It has a beautiful appearance. The skin is even and has an outstanding interior colour. It is a very good, true clean avocado flavour.”

We're absolutely thrilled by the news! Huge congratulations to all the fellow medalists—it's honestly inspiring to see so many amazing food producers in our backyard.

For more information - read here: https://www.mggroup.co.nz/news/news/avogrey-greenskin-avocados-win-gold-at-outstanding-food-producer-awards/

10/04/2026

The proposed Modern Slavery Bill is set to bring more transparency and protection to New Zealand’s supply chains. Find out what these changes mean for growers and how to ensure your labor practices are ready for the future. ✨

Read more here: https://www.mggroup.co.nz/news/news/modern-day-slavery/

27/03/2026

Check out these winners! 🥇 Pretty cool to see the next generation of Franklin Farm Waimauku celebrating such a successful night at the Auckland Ballance Farm Environment Awards. We love seeing our growers lead the way in the industry 🌱

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Pretty chuffed to take out 3 awesome awards at the Auckland Ballance Farm Environment Awards farm environment awards last night!

🥇Bayleys People in Primary Sector Award
🥇FMG Risk Management Award
🥇Rabobank Agri-Business Management Award

The competition was incredible and so diverse! 🐄🐑💦🌱🐦‍⬛ Such cool awards to win to reflect the great things we’re doing at Franklin Farm, and equally cool to see people wanting to learn more about helping butterflies. 🧡

26/03/2026

Fortune Fruit is redefining the cherry orchard by focusing on a tight-knit team culture and smart crop flow management. 🍒 With a strong partnership with MG, Blair and the team are blending efficiency with a "people-first" vision to grow New Zealand’s finest cherries. 🌳

Read more on our website: https://www.mggroup.co.nz/news/news/fortune-fruit/

17/03/2026

Clear food safety messaging on your packaging builds trust and protects your brand. 🌿 Whether it’s a simple "wash before use" or "cook before use," these instructions help shoppers handle your produce correctly at home. 🧼✨

Check out this article on our website for a quick guide on simple, effective on-pack messaging 👉 https://www.mggroup.co.nz/news/news/food-safety/

13/03/2026

A proud moment for our team. 🏆 Last night, MG Group was named the 2026 Foodstuffs South Island Fresh Partner Supplier of the Year.​

This win belongs to our incredible team and our hardworking growers across the co-operative. Your dedication to quality is what puts the best produce on Kiwi tables every day. 🍒🥦

A huge thank you to Foodstuffs South Island for the partnership and the recognition. We’re proud of what we’ve built together!

09/03/2026

Since 1956, the Fong family has transformed Pukekohe’s volcanic soils into a legacy of leafy green excellence. 🚜 Now led by CEO Cameron Fong and his tight-knit family team, the brand continues to innovate with staples like baby cos and their signature "Crunchita" lettuce. 🥗 After 70 years of growth, they remain a household name, blending heritage with a fresh vision for the future. ✨

Read more about their legacy on our website (https://www.mggroup.co.nz/news/news/the-fresh-grower/)