Mexico plans to scrap kiwi tariff

Mexico is planning to eliminate the 20% tariff on NZ kiwifruit. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Mayorga reckons this will happen soon and does not expect opposition from from Mexican farmers, as there is no domestic production of kiwifruit.

In the future there is a possibility of home-grown kiwis though, land is being eyed on the Pacific coast for possible kiwi production using help from New Zealand's technicians.

There has been no date set for starting production.