Life at KBC

Our Vision

Our Mission

To make a difference for consumers, growers and the global supply chain by delivering novel cultivar solutions.

Our K.I.W.I. Values

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Our Locations

Headquarters in Te Puke, New Zealand, KBC offices are co-located with Plant & Food Research. Additional locations include Kerikeri, Auckland and Motueka, with orchard-only activities in Gisborne and Clyde.

Overseas in Italy, KBC has a presence alongside Zespri.

Hear from our team

"The work today ensures our growers and communities have a strong outlook, it’s rewarding to know we are building a positive future with them”.

Italian Operations Team
"I'm fortunate to lead a skilled team of technicians who are dedicated to delivering accurate and reliable results. We prioritize quality and innovation and take on challenges that help improve the kiwifruit industry”.

Sachet Sharma, Operataions Manager - Laboratories
“Working for KBC is a satisfying and fun way to create value for NZ and kiwifruit growers through plant development and research. There is always something new to do".

Alison Duffy, Research Technologist
“Kiwifruit Breeding… interesting challenges, engaging teammates, successful cultivars for a successful industry.”

Thomas Paterson, Research Associate
"Developing passion and empowering others"

Missy Powers, FAST Laboratory Supervisor, H&S Lead
"It is a privilege to be a part of a passionate team on the journey to finding the next kiwi, and on a journey together growing – KBC is a business I know the parents are proud of".

Jessica Blackie, EA - CEO
“I love research at the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre. It makes a positive difference to the kiwifruit Industry. We make the future of kiwifruit brighter and remove its current limitations.”

Gustavo Hernandez-Grijota, Research Associate

Life at KBC

Our Vision

Our Mission

Ready to join the team?

Our Locations

"The work today ensures our growers and communities have a strong outlook, it’s rewarding to know we are building a positive future with them”.

"I'm fortunate to lead a skilled team of technicians who are dedicated to delivering accurate and reliable results. We prioritize quality and innovation and take on challenges that help improve the kiwifruit industry”.

“Working for KBC is a satisfying and fun way to create value for NZ and kiwifruit growers through plant development and research. There is always something new to do".

“Kiwifruit Breeding… interesting challenges, engaging teammates, successful cultivars for a successful industry.”

"Developing passion and empowering others"

"It is a privilege to be a part of a passionate team on the journey to finding the next kiwi, and on a journey together growing – KBC is a business I know the parents are proud of".

“I love research at the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre. It makes a positive difference to the kiwifruit Industry. We make the future of kiwifruit brighter and remove its current limitations.”