She says NZ blueberry growers are worried about pests like fruit fly arriving on blueberries from these countries. “And the risk isn’t contained to the blueberry industry, since a fruit fly incursion will affect kiwifruit and apple growers too. “So, there’s a lot of concern among NZ growers but so far MPI doesn’t seem to be listening to our concerns.” Currently, New Zealand’s blueberry industry is valued at approximately $150 million, with aims to double that. Thorough AssessmentLisa Winthrop, Biosecurity New Zealand director, biosecurity import & export standards, says Biosecurity New Zealand has engaged ‘extensively’ with the blueberry industry throughout the development of the proposed import standards.