T&G Global Limited, headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, is one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most globally integrated horticulture companies. With a legacy dating back to 1897, T&G is a vertically integrated grower, marketer, distributor, and exporter of premium fresh produce, serving over 60 international markets with a wide array of branded fruits and vegetables.
Company Background
Originally established as Turners and Growers, T&G Global has evolved into a global horticultural powerhouse with operations spanning from orchard to retail shelf. A subsidiary of BayWa AG, a German agriculture and energy conglomerate, T&G Global combines heritage and innovation to lead in premium fruit production, particularly apples, across both hemispheres.
The company operates over 1,700 hectares of planted orchards and employs more than 2,000 people across 13 countries, enabling year-round supply and agile market responsiveness.
Core Business
T&G Global’s operations are organized into the following core segments:
- Growing: Orchards in New Zealand, the U.S., and Europe for apples and other fruits
- Global Trading: Import and export of multi-origin produce including berries, citrus, tomatoes, and kiwifruit
- Marketing & Branding: Proprietary global brands such as Envy™ and Jazz™ apples
- Variety Innovation: IP-based breeding and commercialization of new fruit varieties
- Supply Chain Management: Cold storage, logistics, and wholesale distribution
Product and Service Offerings
Fresh Produce
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Apples:
- Envy™ (sweet, crisp, and aromatic)
- Jazz™ (tangy-sweet hybrid of Braeburn and Royal Gala)
- Pacific Rose™, Fuji, and other seasonal varieties
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Citrus:
- Lemons, Navel Oranges, Mandarins (global sourcing)
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Kiwifruit:
- Green and Gold varieties (New Zealand and Italy origin)
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Berries:
- Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries (sourced globally)
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Tomatoes:
- Beekist™ premium tomatoes grown in glasshouses in New Zealand
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Potatoes:
- Lotatoes™: A lower-carb, lower-calorie potato
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Stone Fruits:
- Peaches, Nectarines, Plums (seasonal exports)
Value-Added Services
- Variety Management and Licensing
- Retail Program Management
- Cold Chain Logistics
- Import/Export Services
- Sales and Distribution to Supermarkets and Wholesalers
Specialization and Core USP
T&G Global's unique selling propositions include:
- Proprietary Apple Brands: Envy™ and Jazz™ are ranked among the fastest-growing branded apples globally.
- Global Footprint: 13 offices and growing partnerships in more than 60 markets ensure consistent year-round supply.
- Vertical Integration: From breeding and growing to global distribution and retail program management.
- Innovation in Breeding: Partnerships with Plant & Food Research and other institutions to breed climate-resilient and consumer-driven fruit varieties.
- Sustainability-First Vision: Goals to be carbon neutral by 2050 and reduce food waste by 50% by 2030.
Financial Overview
T&G Global Limited is publicly listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX: TGG). As of FY2023:
- Revenue: NZD $1.47 billion
- EBITDA: NZD $89.1 million
- Net Profit After Tax: NZD $22.7 million
- Apple volumes sold: 7.5 million cartons globally
- Export presence: Products shipped to over 60 countries
The strong performance is driven by branded apple exports and expanding trading activities in Asia and Europe.
Shipment Data and Trade Records
According to export reports and customs data:
- Top markets: China, Vietnam, Thailand, USA, Canada, UAE, UK, Germany
- Export apple brands: Envy™ and Jazz™ represent over 80% of premium shipments
- Global shipping partners: Integration with Maersk, MSC, and port facilities across New Zealand
- Temperature-controlled infrastructure: Over 30+ cold storage and pre-cooling facilities in New Zealand and offshore markets
T&G maintains some of the highest quality arrival rates in the industry due to stringent QA and post-harvest protocols.
Target Market
T&G Global serves:
- Retail supermarket chains (e.g., Walmart, Tesco, Woolworths, Aeon)
- Premium grocers and specialty fruit retailers
- Foodservice and HORECA
- E-commerce fruit and meal kit brands
- Global wholesalers and importers
Its B2B customer base relies on consistent quality, varietal exclusivity, and traceability, which T&G provides through deep integration across the supply chain.
Capabilities
- Fruit Breeding & IP Licensing: Via joint ventures and partnerships
- Smart Orchard Technology: Yield monitoring, irrigation management, and disease tracking
- AI & IoT Integration: For post-harvest inventory and cold storage optimization
- Retail Analytics: Consumer preference data used to fine-tune variety deployment
- Carbon Footprint Mapping: Used to inform emissions reduction plans and carbon credit tracking
Certifications and Compliance
- GlobalG.A.P. certification for orchards
- BRCGS Food Safety Certification for facilities
- NZ GAP and HACCP across post-harvest operations
- Sedex membership and SMETA audits for ethical sourcing
- Net Carbon Zero pilot orchards launched in 2022
Customer Testimonials
“T&G’s Envy™ apple is consistently one of the best performing SKUs in our fruit category. It combines storability, appearance, and customer loyalty.”
— Senior Produce Buyer, Premium Supermarket Chain, Asia
“Their ability to coordinate global sourcing across hemispheres helps us fill seasonal gaps reliably and sustainably.”
— Import Manager, European Wholesale Network
Major Achievements
- Invented and commercialized Envy™ and Jazz™, now sold in over 30 countries
- Operating partner for Lotatoes™, a patented low-carb potato innovation
- Launched Net Carbon Zero apple orchard pilot in 2022
- Became a founding partner of the Sustainable Nutrition Initiative
- Successfully implemented smart orchard technologies in Hawke’s Bay and Nelson regions
T&G Global continues to lead the transformation of global fresh produce by combining tradition with technology, sustainable practices with premium branding, and local growing expertise with global market reach.
