Post-harvest operation slashes packing prices

Post-harvest operation slashes packing prices

One of the world’s largest and most sophisticated post-harvest operation, located in Tauranga, is dropping its green kiwifruit packing prices in a bid to boost the New Zealand industry once again. The 21 per cent drop has been made possible thanks to Mount Pack &...
Tauranga City Council grants $35m in commercial consents in May

Tauranga City Council grants $35m in commercial consents in May

By Zoe Hunter A $9m consent has been issued for the second stage of a coolstore and packhouse project extension expected to create about 600 jobs. The consent another “milestone” for Mount Pack & Cool’s major expansion project. The Bay of Plenty...
Up and Up the Kiwifruit Ladder

Up and Up the Kiwifruit Ladder

How one practical learner left school and has worked his way up to become Coolstore Operations Manager at Mpac. By Casey Vassallo Nik Cavill hit a point in Seventh Form where he’d dread the day ahead – so he secured himself a kiwifruit packhouse job with Mount Pack...
Mpac expansion to meet demand

Mpac expansion to meet demand

“By future proofing our business, growers can see that we have capacity to expand and feel confident coming on board.” Demand for kiwifruit packhouse services continues to soar and Tauranga-based Mount Pack & Cool (Mpac) is well positioned to deliver,...