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Take a tour through the Te Puke research centre testing the kiwifruit of the future

July 17, 2018

Green and gold may be familiar to you, but in reality, there are over 100,000 varieties. (Source: Other)

Your standard green or yellow kiwifruit might be a familiar sight, but what if there were thousands more to choose from?

Zespri's Te Puke research centre is home to the kiwifruit of the future - and there are over 100,000 varieties.

The Te Puke research centre took Seven Sharp along to meet the people breeding tomorrow's little kiwis.

To learn more about the research centre swimming in kiwifruit, click on the video above.

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