New business turns rejected kiwifruit into leather alternative

RNZNZ HeraldMonday 26 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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KiwiLeather Innovations is repurposing more than 50,000 tonnes of kiwifruit waste rejected in New Zealand annually. Founded by Shelley Houston, the company aims to create a leather alternative from the fruit that is typically discarded.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 26 May 2025, 9:48am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
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