First Fresh Gisborne Produce

19/10/2026

🍋 The main lemon harvest may be winter, but we're still packing plenty through the shoulder season. Did you know Meyer lemons get their golden-orange glow from being a natural lemon × orange hybrid?

13/10/2026

One tree. Two crops.
This year's Summer Oranges almost ready for November harvest, while next year's blossoms are already attracting a hive of activity.
Spring magic in our Gisborne orchards. 🍊🐝

06/10/2026

Take a behind-the-scenes look as our First Fresh Navel Oranges are prepacked and prepared for shelves around New Zealand. Grab a bag while they're still in season.

06/10/2026

Encore mandarins, in season now!

🍊 Sweeten Up Your Day with Encore Mandarins! 🍊

Encore mandarins are not just sweet; they are also a fantastic source of dietary fibre. This makes them an ideal healthy snack that helps keep your digestive system happy!

Toss some into your lunchbox for a refreshing treat that will keep you energized throughout the day.

As the weather warms, enjoy these little gems that capture the essence of spring! 🌞🍊

04/10/2026

🍊First Fresh Encore Mandarins on their way... from a Gisborne orchard to fruit bowls across New Zealand.

29/09/2026

🍊 THE RETURN OF ENCORE
For more than 40 years, Encore Mandarins have signalled the arrival of spring and summer in Gisborne.
Today, the first pick of the season is underway, marking the return of the sweet flavour and firm texture that make Encore a favourite with Kiwi families year after year.
The wait is over.
🍊 First Fresh Encore Mandarins are back.

21/09/2026

Congratulations to Matthew Carter, First Fresh NZ Field Service & New Product Development Manager, on being named the recipient of the 2026 Citrus Innovation Award at the Citrus NZ Industry Awards.

Alongside his wife Cath at Hill Road Orchard, and through his role at First Fresh, Matt has consistently championed innovation, continuous improvement, and new approaches that deliver benefits both on orchard and across the wider citrus industry.

The Citrus Innovation Award recognises bold thinking and practical innovation that moves the industry forward, making Matt a highly deserving recipient of this year's award.

We are incredibly proud of Matt's achievement and his ongoing contribution to New Zealand citrus.
👏 Congratulations, Matt!
🍊🍋 Images courtesy of Strike Photography

20/09/2026

🍊 One day, one room, and plenty of big ideas for the future of New Zealand citrus.
First Fresh was proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the Citrus NZ Industry Forum & Awards, where growers and industry leaders came together to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead.
A great reminder of the power of collaboration across our industry. Thanks Love NZ Citrus Photos courtesy Strike Photography

15/09/2026

🥑🍋 The secret to great guacamole? A generous squeeze of fresh First Fresh Lemon (in season now!). Happy National Guacamole Day!

10/09/2026

🍊Harvesting of Tangelos is now underway at our Kirkpatrick Rd Orchard in Gisborne. We caught up with First Fresh Field Service & New Product Development Manager Matt Carter to learn more about this fruit that has a 'cult hero' like following and why tangelos deserve a place in your fruit bowl during their short but sweet season.