Horticulture Processing and Packing Business for Sale Bay of Plenty

Description

Established over 40 years ago as a specialist horticulture packhouse, prepacker, and distributor, this business is now one of the country’s most innovative and successful multi-fruit packhouses. The operation uses specialised machinery and equipment for grading, sorting, labelling, and packing a wide range of fruit products, including kiwifruit, kiwiberry, avocado, blueberry, feijoa, citrus, and tamarillos. Recent developments include processing reject fruit for export. The business works closely with industry governing bodies, suppliers, and customers to ensure ongoing compliance with food safety, grading, hygiene, and regulatory protocols. This niche operation offers an excellent opportunity to build on a strong asset base. Business Highlights: * Diverse product range * Loyal, repeat customer base * Predominantly five-day week operation * Well-systemised with strong regulatory compliance * Competent operational structure * Multi-award winning business * Modern, efficient machinery and equipment * Sale includes plant valued at $520,000 and stock estimated at $250,000 The Buyer: For the past four years, the business has been managed by General and Operations Managers supported by a strong operations team. Both management roles are now vacant and have not been replaced, with the business currently run by middle management under partial owner oversight. There is an opportunity for a new owner with management experience, strong marketing and sales skills, and excellent customer focus to take the business to the next level. The business interacts with a highly diverse customer base. The current owner is offering a generous ongoing assistance package.