BUSINESS

Now in its 88th year of operations, MG Marketing is one of New Zealand's biggest and most successful co-operative companies specialising in growing and distributing fresh produce.

In the year to 30 June 2011, MG sales for group activities totalled $558.1 million.

Its record is built on a broad base of growers and suppliers, many of whom are shareholders in the enterprise, as well as strong trading links with food retail groups in New Zealand and offshore.