"SPE or Free" What would happen to the Nelson kiwifruit grower in a deregulated environment?

Abstract

"Would Nelson kiwifruit growers be better off in a de-regulated environment or with the status quo", the status quo being the "Single Point of Entry" structure that is protected by legislation where Zespri is the only marketer of choice. The author draws on several recent examples as opposed to what economic textbooks tell us what in theory should work. The case studies chosen are New Zealand kiwifruit industry (multi exporter era and current), the New Zealand pipfruit industry and the South African pipfruit industry.