First Fresh Gisborne Produce

04/06/2026

First Fresh proudly exports our Gisborne-grown New Zealand Meyer lemons to the USA and Japan, perfectly timed for their summer drinks and cuisine. Here's a quick glimpse of the packing process in action!

28/05/2026

As export persimmon packing draws to a close, we caught up with First Fresh CEO Ian Albers, who’s at the helm of this season’s persimmon export programme.

26/05/2026

Such a delicious twist on a classic favourite!
These Persimmon Mini Pavlovas look like a beautiful, fresh take on traditional pavlova. Light, crisp, and perfectly complemented by the sweet, mellow flavour of persimmons. Definitely one to try while persimmons are still in season!

5+ A Day is a Charitable Trust (formed in 2007) that encourages all Kiwis to eat five or more servings of colourful, fresh vegetables and two servings of…

19/05/2026

The morning may have started out grey and misty here in Gisborne, but our Satsuma orchard was anything but dull.
Our pickers powered through the fog, harvesting these vibrant, juicy mandarins 🍊
Don’t miss the video, the colour says it all!

13/05/2026

First Fresh lemons from Gisborne are in season.

We're now in full supply of lemons from Gisborne! Just in time for a boost of wellness as winter approaches. Get ready for lots of nice big juicy lemons this year as the size profile is looking big! Perfect for a nice warm lemon and honey drink, or to brighten up a curry or seafood dish.

07/05/2026

We’re excited to share our First Fresh Gisborne Persimmons with Costco Auckland customers, now available in a 2kg pack with 9 fruit per box.

29/04/2026

So this is where your persimmons come from.
We spent time with Leigh Anderson at her Makaraka orchard, right in the middle of persimmon harvest.

29/04/2026

Sweet, seasonal and Gisborne grown 🧡
We’re thrilled to support this persimmon giveaway, jump in for your chance to win!

(Don't forget to go to the original The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust post to enter!)

🧡 Persimmon Giveaway! 🧡

A big thank you to First Fresh Gisborne Produce for their generous donation of beautiful, sweet persimmons! We’re excited to share the love with our community.

Let us know what you love about beautiful NZ grown persimmons and you’re in to win!

📅 Winners will be announced, Monday 4th May 2026 in comments below. Open to NZ residents only , full T&Cs here: https://5aday.co.nz/about-5plus-a-day

Good luck everyone! 🙌

24/04/2026

Proof that persimmons belong in salads. Sweet, vibrant, and so fresh.

Fresh, vibrant and perfect for autumn 🟠

Sweet, seasonal persimmons paired with creamy burrata make a simple yet impressive dish that’s perfect for entertaining or a light autumn meal.

Persimmon and Burrata Salad
Serves: 4-6 as a side
Preparation: 15 Minutes
Cooking: None

Ingredients
3-4 persimmons, cored and cut into wedges
2 mandarins, peeled
1 burrata ball, torn into pieces
3-4 cups mixed greens
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Handful fresh mint leaves

Dressing
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon poppyseeds
Small pinch of salt

Method
In a large bowl or serving plate, combine the greens, persimmons, mint leaves, mandarins, chopped walnuts and pumpkin seeds
Add the torn burrata cheese. In a small bowl combine the dressing ingredients and mix well
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve fresh 🟠