BLUEBERRY EXPORT AND RETAIL BUSINESS

Controlling the largest area of producing Blueberry orchards in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, Blueberry Corner Ltd is a big player in the supply of fresh and frozen Blueberries. The wide range of varieties grown allows harvest to continue from November through to April. Fresh fruit is packed and refrigerated onsite at the companies packing facility for both export and local supply.
The Company also grows strawberries and raspberries retailing fresh and frozen produce plus a wide range of Blueberry products and huge numbers of fresh fruit ice-creams through its locally famous roadside complex at ?Blueberry Corner?.
Located on the Whakatane - Tauranga Highway just 8 kilometres West of Whakatane ?Blueberry corner? is a popular and relaxing roadside venue where throughout the summer months locals and tourists alike make a point of stopping to purchase berries and enjoy an ice-cream in a relaxed country atmosphere.
Offered for sale as a complete full going concern is this vibrant lifestyle business in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty. The sale consists of freehold orchards at Thornton and Nukuhou, an extensive plant and equipment inventory, management systems, land and buildings - including a very attractive, modern and spacious five bedroom owner?s residence.
Also included is full training and assistance for an extended period to allow the new owners to fully integrate into the business.
This is a genuine opportunity to purchase a profitable and successful business in a beautiful part of New Zealand. While the business has a definite ?busy? summer harvest period the retail shop is closed during the winter months allowing the owners plenty of R&R time off and a more relaxed atmosphere to catch up on orchard maintenance.
Full disclosure of trading accounts and information will be made available to qualified buyers (in confidence).
Please contact the agent, Maurice Butler at The Professionals Real Estate, Whakatane for further details, information pack (post or email) and appointment to view. Ref: PWK11897