With a rich history of almost 30 years, Trevelyan’s has been a trusted name in packing organic kiwifruit. Our site is managed organically, and our five packhouses and 45 coolstores are biogro-certified.
In 2025, we submitted over 34% of the industry’s organic Gold kiwifruit and approximately 12% of the industry’s organic Green kiwifruit.
Our organic kiwifruit growers are a community that understands the demand from consumers to grow fruit that works with nature and is free from harmful growing practices. At Trevelyan's, one of our core business values is Tread Lightly. This value is fostered onsite by cultivating sustainable business practices, and our passion for organic growing sits firmly alongside it.
Each year, our organic growers undergo a rigorous audit to maintain organic certification, ensuring growers meet international organic standards. To ensure a smooth postharvest process, our Kiwifruit Organics Team works proactively with growers to ensure they are up-to-date with Zespri guidelines, and BioGro, KiwiGreen, GAP, and Spray Diary requirements.
At Trevelyan's, we provide organic orchard management, organic technical advice, dedicated organic grower services support, and specialised postharvest systems with organic packing processes. We work hand-in-hand with industry partners to ensure compliance at every step of the supply chain and deliver our growers’ high-quality organic kiwifruit to consumers.
Interested in Organics?
Reach out to Mike Perrett or Amanda Murdoch today.
As the Head of the Kiwifruit Grower Services team, Mike joined the team in 2020, and oversees the Kiwifruit Growers Services Team, alongside supporting growers across Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.
He began his career in the kiwifruit industry in 1981,specialising in orchard contracting, development, and management before becoming Packhouse and Coolstore Manager and Company Director at Waimapu Packhouse in 1984. He then joined ENZA – NZAPMB, where he managed coolstores in Hawkes Bay, and the North Island until 2000. Following that, Mike took on the role of Operations Manager for Birdhurst Farms Ltd, a diverse operation focused on growing, packing, and storing apples and kiwifruit. In 2008, he accepted the position of General Manager at Golden Bay Fruit, where he led a vertically integrated business that produces over one million trays of kiwifruit and more than one million cartons of apples annually. His responsibilities included overseeing three packhouses and five coolstore sites, managing an RSE program with 430 staff, and controlling 60% of apple exports. Additionally, he served as a director for Mainland Kiwifruit Supply Group, advocating for South Island growers.
Outside of work, Mike manages a 200-hectare deer and drystock farm with his wife Alison. He considers his proudest achievements to be their three children, their partners, and their seven grandchildren.
With a strong background in customer relationship management, Amanda supports the Grower Services team with a focus on the Tauranga and Katikati regions. Her role centres on building meaningful connections, ensuring growers feel supported, informed, and confident throughout the growing season.
Before stepping into the kiwifruit industry, Amanda spent 15 years in telecommunications across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, specialising in training, customer liaison and small business support. Joining Trevelyan’s in 2022 — right at the height of harvest — was a fast-paced introduction to the world of kiwifruit! Amanda enjoys meeting the dedicated growers and contractors who bring so much passion to this vibrant industry.
Outside of work, you’ll often find Amanda at the beach with her dogs, or spending quality time with family and friends. A personal highlight she’s particularly proud of? Successfully renovating two houses… and still happily married after both projects!
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