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Scoop
17 hours ago
- Business
- Scoop
Economic Headwinds In Asia Considered In Zespri's New Season Kiwifruit Forecasts
, Journalist 18 June 2025 Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has updated its indicative forecasts for the current kiwifruit season, as its 2800 growers examine how well licensed varieties will bear fruit for them. Zespri was expecting another record crop for the 2025/26 season of around 200 million trays, more than half of which had already been shipped to global markets. Average orchard returns per hectare for this season are steady or higher for most varieties, compared to last year's. Orchard gate returns by varieties The highest per hectare returns were seen across SunGold at $171,000-$187,000 and SunGold Organic at $154,000-$172,000. Whereas, the lowest per hectare returns were for Green14 at $63,000-$75,000 and RubyRed at $74,000-$79,000. Higher per hectare returns were forecast across most varieties, when compared to last year 24/25's average rates. Most average returns per tray last season (2024/25) matched this season's forecast ranges - except for Organic SunGold and RubyRed, which were down. RubyRed was 75 cents lower per tray than last year. Green kiwifruit had the lowest return at $8.25 to $9.25 a tray, while RubyRed had the highest sitting at $15.25 to $16.25 per tray. Strong global demand but economic headwinds in Asia Chief executive Jason te Brake said the sales programme for 2025/26 had started well, particularly in Europe and North America where it was seeing "strong demand". He said forecasts reflected increased yields this season, improved fruit size for Green and RubyRed and extra SunGold and RubyRed volumes coming from new orchards. "This forecast is encouraging, though there are some economic headwinds in Asia, including inflationary pressures in Japan and our teams are working hard to secure good value in generally softer market conditions," te Brake said. "We've now shipped more than 110 million trays of Zespri Kiwifruit, which is over half this season's total crop, with RubyRed sales now complete. Our teams in New Zealand and in market are focused on continuing the positive momentum we've started the season with to deliver strong value back to our growers." He said overall, the outlook was positive. On a per hectare basis, all ranges increased on guidance provided in March, except for RubyRed which nudged down $3000 a hectare at the lower end of the range. However, returns were forecast to fall for Green and Organic Green when compared to last season. Grower shareholding set to increase A recent report by University of Waikato Professor Frank Scrimgeour on the risks the kiwifruit industry was facing under current governance, highlighted concern that fewer than half of the 2800 growers supplying Zespri were shareholders. "Shareholder interests are not identical to grower interests," Scrimgeour said in the report. However, te Brake said provisional uptake of the recent share alignment initiatives meant more than 60 percent of growers will own Zespri shares, up from 48 percent. "Aligning the commercial interests of growers - i.e. ensuring all growers and shareholders clearly see the benefit to them in new opportunities - will be critical to this. "With strong demand and the industry continuing to perform well we are making the right steps set ourselves up for the future and we're committed to continuing to do so." Last month, the kiwifruit marketer reported an after-tax profit of $155.2 million for the financial year, down 10 percent on last year to $173.3m.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Infinix NOTE 50s 5G+ brings new 6GB+128GB variant in India: Check price, availability and more
Infinix has expanded its NOTE 50s 5G+ lineup in India with a new 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. This addition follows the earlier launch of the 8GB RAM versions that came with 128GB and 256GB storage options. Let's take a look at what price this new model is available at and its availability. The new 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage variant of Infinix NOTE 50s 5G+ is priced at Rs. 14,999. It will go on sale starting June 23 and will be available exclusively on Flipkart. This new addition aims to offer more options to consumers at a lower price point. Additionally, the device is available in Ruby Red and Titanium Grey with metallic colour options. A unique Marine Drift Blue variant features a vegan leather back panel with microencapsulation technology, offering a subtle fragrance made up of marine, lemon, lily of the valley, amber, and vetiver notes. Also read: Infinix Note 50X vs Realme P3: Know which smartphone is worth your money under ₹15000 The Infinix NOTE 50s 5G+ features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with full-HD+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The screen supports 10-bit colour depth and offers 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage. The display also includes Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection. Under the hoof, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate chipset, paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage in higher variants. The handset runs on the Android 15-based XOS 15 operating system. A post shared by HT Tech (@hindustantimestech) For photography, the Infinix NOTE 50s 5G+ includes a 64MP Sony IMX682 main rear camera capable of recording 4K videos at 30 frames per second. The front-facing camera comes with a 13MP sensor for selfies and video calls. The device also supports dual video capture and includes AI-powered features like the Folax AI assistant, AI wallpaper generator, AIGC Mode, and AI Eraser. Also read: Oppo Reno 14 Pro confirmed to feature a 50MP ultra-wide lens, 6,200mAh battery, and more Furthermore, the handset houses a 5,500mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging support, which allows it to a fully charged in about an hour, claims the company. The device has an IP64 rating for water and dust resistance and meets MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability standards. It also features an in-display fingerprint sensor for quick unlocking and security.
Scoop
5 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Zespri Forecasts Strong 2025/26 Season Returns For Growers
Zespri's indicative forecast for the 2025/26 season has the kiwifruit marketer on track to deliver strong value to growers in another record crop year. The indicative June 2025/26 OGR forecast reflects a positive start to the season, with ranges narrowed from the initial guidance provided in March 2025. CEO Jason Te Brake says average per hectare returns for Green, Sweet Green, Organic Green and Organic SunGold Kiwifruit are now forecast to exceed last year's record returns. 'This reflects this season's increased yields, improvements in our Green and RubyRed fruit size, and additional SunGold Kiwifruit and RubyRed Kiwifruit volume from newly producing orchards. 'We have another bumper crop of more than 200 million trays from New Zealand this season and our sales programmes have started well, particularly in Europe and North America where we've seen strong demand. 'This forecast is encouraging, though there are some economic headwinds in Asia, including inflationary pressures in Japan and our teams are working hard to secure good value in generally softer market conditions. 'We've now shipped more than 110 million trays of Zespri Kiwifruit which is over half this season's total crop, with RubyRed sales now complete, and our teams in New Zealand and in market are focused on continuing the positive momentum we've started the season with to deliver strong value back to our growers.' Zespri corporate net profit after tax including licence revenue is forecast to be $248-$258 million, up from $155.2 million last year. Mr Te Brake noted that while the focus remains on delivering the season well the industry was also making progress on key strategic issues. This included increasing grower ownership of Zespri, with the provisional uptake of the recent share alignment initiatives meaning more than 60% of growers will own Zespri shares, up from 48%. This also follows the successful grower vote in 2024 with 91% of growers supporting offshore expansion, supporting Zespri's ability to continue to lead the category. 'Our industry is creating significant value for growers and grower shareholders and the communities they support, and the outlook is positive with strong demand. We are currently developing our 2035 strategy to set our sights on the next ten years and how we ensure we are best positioned to deliver the greatest value to New Zealand growers. 'Aligning the commercial interests of growers – i.e. ensuring all growers and shareholders clearly see the benefit to them in new opportunities – will be critical to this. With strong demand and the industry continuing to perform well we are making the right steps set ourselves up for the future and we're committed to continuing to do so.' 2025/26 Indicative June OGR Forecast per tray and per hectare returns Pools (Fruit Categories) 2025/26 Indicative Per Tray Range – June Forecast 2025/26 Indicative Per Tray Range – 20 March Guidance 2025/26 Indicative Per Hectare Range – June Forecast 2025/26 Indicative Per Hectare Range – 20 March Guidance Zespri Green $8.25 - $9.25 $8.00 - $9.50 $95,000-$107,000 $86,000-$103,000 Zespri Organic Green $11.00 - $12.50 $10.50 - $12.50 $85,000-$97,000 $80,000-$95,000 Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit $11.00 - $12.00 $11.00 - $12.50 $171,000-$187,000 $162,000-$184,000 Zespri Organic SunGold Kiwifruit $13.50 - $15.00 $13.50 -$15.50 $154,000-$172,000 $147,000-$169,000 Zespri Green14 $9.00 - $10.75 $9.00-$11.00 $63,000-$75,000 $55,000-$69,000 Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit* $15.25 - $16.25 $14.50-$16.50 $74,000-$79,000 $77,000-$88,000
Tom's Guide
13-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
Cosori Electric Glass Kettle review
The Cosori Electric Glass Kettle is affordable and incredibly easy to use. There are no bells and whistles, but that makes it perfect for your everyday boiling needs . This kettle won't break the bank, so while it's not as impressive as the best electric kettles, it is a totally worry free option. It boils water in 4 minutes, and with the glass walls of the body you can watch your water boil, with the blue lights making quite the light show for you to enjoy. However, you need to be careful when pouring the water out as the lid has a tendency to leak, and water is able to easily bypass the stainless steel filter, potentially letting impurities into your drink. You can find out more in my full Cosori Electric Glass Kettle review. Price $27/£29 Capacity 1.5QT (U.S.)/1.3QT (U.K.) Rated power 1500W (U.S.)/3000W (U.K.) Colors Black, Ivory White, Ruby Red, Subtle Green Dimensions 9 x 6.3 x 10 inches Weight 2.5lbs Features Stainless steel filter, Automatic shut-off, No plastic spout The Cosori Electric Glass Kettle is available for $27 at Amazon U.S., and £29 at Amazon U.K. I tested the black colorway but it is also available in Ivory White, Ruby Red, and Subtle Green. If you want a color other than black though, the price climbs a little to $29, although they all seem to be discounted regularly on the Amazon U.S. site. The U.S. and U.K. have slightly different models. While the dimensions are the same, the U.S. model has a capacity of 1.5QT and the U.K. version has a capacity of 1.3QT. The two models also operate from two different wattages and voltages due to the difference in domestic mains voltage between the two countries, so while the testing on this kettle was done in the U.K., results in the U.S. may be slightly different (i.e. a little slower). The Cosori Electric Glass Kettle is pretty bulky, but its capacity makes up for that. It measures 9 x 6.3 x 10 inches so takes up a little more room on the counter top than the Smeg Electric Kettle which has a diameter of 8.9 inches and a 1.5QT capacity. The body of the kettle is glass, which makes it pretty fun to watch, especially with the blue lights at the base which create a light show when the water is boiling. However, if you live in an area with hard water, you will see any limescale start to build as there's no hiding anything. The spout of the kettle is a continuation of the glass body, and while it is funneled, the design slows the water enough to result in water pouring out from the lid. This caused spills and is a serious burn hazard. The filter on the spout is stainless steel. I much prefer filters with a mesh basket as I feel like they catch more of the water's impurities — the steel filter on the Cosori has pretty large holes. Despite being pretty wide, a lot of water was bypassing the edges of the steel filter when I was pouring the water. This makes it totally redundant and will not catch any impurities in the water. The kettle has automatic shut-off when the water is boiling, to prevent any overheating, and has boil-dry protection to switch off the heating element when the kettle is empty. I was very impressed by the performance of the Cosori Electric Glass Kettle. I wasn't able to test how long the kettle took to boil when filled to 1.5QT since I was testing the 1.3QT U.K. version. But I tested boil times for a variety of fill levels. To put the boiling performance to the test, I filled the kettle to each capacity labelled on the side of the glass and timed how long it took for the kettle to initiate automatic shut-off, indicating it had reached boiling temperature. Capacity Boiling time 1.31QT/6 cups 4 minutes, 4 seconds 1.09QT/5 cups 3 minutes, 10 seconds 0.87QT/4 cups 2 minutes, 15 seconds 0.65QT/3 cups 1 minute, 51 seconds 0.43QT/2 cups 1 minute, 16 seconds 0.21QT/1 cup 55 seconds I must also note that the U.K. and U.S. models operate using different wattages, and therefore the boiling times may vary in the U.S.. The U.K. version is 3000W while the U.S. version is 1500W, so you can expect the U.S. model to boil water more slowly. Between two and four minutes is the typical time for a kettle to reach boiling point. When I took the temperature of the water it was 209.66°F, so not quite the 212°F needed for boiling water but pretty close. The glass body of the kettle becomes hot to the touch after it is boiled, so you should make sure you only grab the plastic handle. That being said, the glass walls did a good job of keeping the water inside warm. After 20 minutes the water temperature was still 176.72°F. I tested again at 45 minutes and for a reading of 154.4°F, and after an hour the temperature had dropped to 130.6°F. If you want a kettle that can hold specific temperatures for long periods of time, I would recommend a temperature controlled kettle like the Fellow Corvo EKG Kettle or Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle. The Cosori was louder than other kettles we have tested. When rapidly boiling, I got a reading of 66-70dB on the Decibel X app. The Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle was only 51dB and the Ninja Precision Temperature Kettle was 50dB. The Cosori Electric Glass Kettle is, as the name suggests, glass, so will require a little upkeep to ensure it stays sparkling. After only boiling six times there was visible limescale on the walls of the kettle, although I did my testing in Bath, England, which is a very hard water area. Cosori advises regular cleaning by waiting for the kettle to cool and then wiping the outside with a damp cloth. It also says you should descale the kettle once a week. This can be done by adding the juice of half a lemon with two cups of water and boiling. You can then wipe the inside with a cloth to remove any stubborn mineral deposits. Alternatively, you can use descaling tablets, which we would recommend keeping a supply of if you own one of the best espresso machines. The Cosori Electric Glass Kettle is a very basic product. There are no bells and whistles like temperature control or temperature holding, but it boils quickly and you get a light show out of it as a bonus. It's incredibly easy to use and holds temperature very well. Since the walls of the kettle are glass, any mineral build up will be very obvious, and in hard water areas it takes regular cleaning to stay looking good on your counter top. The kettle is also a lot louder than others on the market, so if you'd find that a sensory nightmare, then you may want to look in another direction. But overall, it does a good job at boiling water efficiently. And at $27, you can't ask for more.
India Today
08-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- India Today
Leo Daily Horoscope Today (July 23- Aug 22) June 9, 2025: Focus on important tasks!
What will your day look like in terms of health, romance, finance and fortune? Read everything Money Horoscope TodayAvoid making decisions based on over-emotionality. Rushing may affect your work. Financial matters will remain significant. You may consider establishing a traditional business. You'll complete multiple efforts. Stay composed and practical. Leo Career Horoscope TodayAvoid stubbornness and haste at the workplace. Focus on important tasks. Maintain your position with courage and determination. Take advantage of positive circumstances. Your influence, reputation, and management skills will remain intact. Strengthen the working Love Horoscope TodayYou'll strengthen closeness with your family. Interest in travel and entertainment will increase. Personal relationships will improve. Communication with family members will grow. Emotional matters will bring enthusiasm. Support from loved ones will be there. Family cooperation will continue. Your wisdom and proactiveness will impress everyone. You will understand your close ones Health Horoscope TodayAvoid being driven by stubbornness or ego. Gain from relationships. Health will remain stable. Keep regular checkups. Maintain consistency. Morale will be numbers - 1, 2, 9Lucky colour - Ruby Red
