"Correspondence has been difficult as business takes a back seat for Thai people during this time. "Korea has been a rapidly growing market for avocados. Two years ago, New Zealand shipped close to 72,000 trays to Korea - anymore and the market could tip over very quickly. The delicious green fruit will retail for a whopping NZD$4 per piece, but Napper is confident Korean consumers will be on board. "There's recognition that healthy food items command a premium price and consumers are prepared to pay that," he says.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 02, 2016 03:41 UTC