2020/21 Financial results summary: Increased sales, the ongoing expansion of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit production and great quality fruit, underpinned by strong international demand, have delivered a record result for Zespri’s 2020/21 season, returning record per tray returns across all categories. Released today, Zespri’s 2020/21 Financial Results show total global revenue generated by fruit sales reached NZ$3.58 billion, up 14 percent on the previous year, while total global operating revenue increased by 16 percent to NZ$3.89 billion. Global sales volumes were up 10 percent on the previous year to 181.5 million trays. Direct returns to the New Zealand industry increased by 15 percent to $2.25 billion in spite of the considerable uncertainty generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Earnings are spread through many regional communities including the Bay of Plenty, Northland, Nelson, Gisborne, and the Waikato, providing support to people, communities and businesses across the country.