HortResearch (Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited) was a Crown Research Institute of New Zealand. The focus of research in this company was mainly in the development of new fruit varieties and other food products. It was probably most recognised for its plant breeding of various kiwifruit varieties, including new cultivars of Actinidia (genus) chinensis(External Link) and arguta (External Link)(species).== History == HortResearch was originally part of the Department… (More on Hortresearch)