Welcome to Hoddy’s Fruit Co!

Walter Hoddy planted his family’s first apple tree in Nelson around 1915. Since then, 3 successive generations have carried on the family tradition of growing premium quality apples in the region. In December 2017, RD8 Fresh Produce Group bought the business, and we became Hoddys Fruit Co Ltd.

A shared philosophy of ‘Quality without Compromise’ and a strong commitment to our community and environment means we can produce the best tasting fruit, maintain positive work relationships, exceed our customer expectations, and look after mother nature, all at the same time.

We work under the simple principle – “Be good to your environment and it will be good to you.”

We take special care to protect the land for future generations, and pride ourselves in creating a positive workplace. We are involved with community projects including Nelson YMCA, fruit for schools, and local community fundraisers, to name a few.

Our apples are produced on the Waimea Plains, in the Nelson-Tasman region of New Zealand. We also work with other selected growers in Nelson, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, South Canterbury, and Central Otago.

At Hoddys Fruit Co, we grow, pick, and pack fruit with care, before shipping to customers throughout NZ and around the globe to enjoy. We strive to exceed our customer’s expectations and provide an amazing eating experience!