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Profitable Agriculture Support Company for Sale in Auckland, New Zealand

Established agriculture venture for sale, offering patented kiwifruit varieties and global market reach.

Established 5-10 year(s)
Employees 10 - 50
Legal Entity Private Limited Company
Reported Sales USD 2.06 million
Run Rate Sales USD 2.1 million
EBITDA Margin 40 %
Industries Agriculture Support + 1 more
Locations  Auckland
Local Time 5:03 AM Pacific / Auckland
Listed By Business Owner / Director
Status Active
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Asking Price: USD 2.35 million (Native Currency: NZD 4,000,000)
Reason: The owner wishes to retire.
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Business Overview
• New Zealand-based agri-IP company with exclusive global rights to 28 kiwifruit varieties developed by independent breeder Don Skelton.
• The business supports its licensed growers through technical guidance, variety selection, market insights, and access to breeding developments, helping them optimize yield and commercial performance.
• The varieties include early-maturing gold, red, and green kiwifruit, bred for high yield, low chill, and adaptability to various climates.
• Generates recurring royalty income through ~20 active licensing contracts with growers who manage cultivation and sales.
• Royalty rates are structured per agreement and typically based on production or sales volume.
• Key markets include South Africa, Italy, Peru, and South Korea, with successful trials and growing commercial adoption.
• South African partners currently cultivate 350+ hectares under license, with export volumes growing 89% year-over-year.
• High-performing variety H14 is under U. S. patent application and has shown strong results in early international shipments.
• Also includes a pipeline of next-generation breeding material for future variety development.
• Operational and structured for global scale or strategic acquisition.
Products & Services Overview
The company’s core offering is the global licensing of 28 proprietary kiwifruit varieties, including high-demand gold and red types. Variety H14 is a standout performer, early fruiting, high yield, and suitable for warm climates. Licensed growers and grower consortia use these varieties under contract to cultivate and sell kiwifruit in domestic and export markets. It earns royalties based on production or sales, while growers benefit from early-season harvests and premium pricing.
Assets Overview
There are no tangible assets.
Intangible assets include:
- Business license.
- Website.
- Global rights to 28 proprietary kiwifruit varieties (gold, red, green) bred by Don Skelton.
- Active licensing contracts with recurring royalty income.
- Breeding IP for 12 future gold and 1 red variety (from elite male KZ71)
- International trial data and market access (South Africa, Italy, Peru, South Korea, USA)
- U. S. patent application and quarantine processing for variety H14.
- Transfer of all associated IP, grower relationships, and legal documentation.
Facilities Overview
The business operates from an office it owns in New Zealand, which is not included in the transaction.
Capitalization Overview
- No loans or liabilities.
- Single owner.
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